Procurement Opportunity: Batch Type Concrete Mixers as per IS 1791

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having a minimum average annual turnover of 5 Lakhs over the last three years, and at least 1 year of past experience in the manufacturing or supplying of similar equipment. MSEs and startups may be exempt from these criteria.

Bidders need to provide their OEM Authorization Certificate, proof of experience, compliance documentation for the BoQ specification, and any other certificates requested in the applicable terms and conditions.

To register for participation, bidders must comply with the procurement registration processes defined by the GeM platform. This typically involves creating an account and submitting necessary business details.

Submissions should be made in standard formats such as PDF for documentation alongside any specific formats requested in the bid documents. It is essential to check the requirements detailed in the tender document.

The mixers must comply with IS 1791 and meet all operational performance standards outlined in the tender documentation, including detailed technical parameters specified therein.

Mixers must conform to the quality benchmarks outlined in IS 1791 and any supplementary standards that the Department of Defence has identified in the tender documents.

Bidders must comply with all specified documentation requirements, ensuring all submissions are complete and in line with the guidelines set out in the tender document. Non-compliance could lead to disqualification.

The EMD for this tender is 30,000, which is mandatory for bid submission and will be refunded after the evaluation process unless the bid is awarded to the bidder.

A performance security percentage of 3% of the contract value is required, secured for a duration of 6 months post contract award.

Payment terms generally follow contractual arrangements which would be defined in the awarded contract, typically involving milestone payments as goods are delivered and verified.

Price evaluations will be based on a total value-wise assessment, with a focus on ensuring that bids not only offer competitive pricing but also adhere to the required technical and financial conditions.

Submissions must be completed through the GeM platform, in compliance with electronic bid submission processes as detailed in the tender documentation.

While specific dates for bid opening and submission are excluded from this answer, all participants should monitor the tender announcement for any closing timelines and updates.

Yes, both MSEs and startups are granted exemptions from the criteria of experience and turnover, promoting inclusive procurement practices.

The tender actively encourages local manufacturing and procurement under the Make in India program, providing preferences to local suppliers and MSEs where applicable.