Bids are Invited For Custom Bid for Services - Water Audit and obtaining Zero Liquid Discharge ZLD certification for the

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of 1 Lakh over the past three financial years and previous experience in similar services (water audit). Specific exemptions for MSE or startups regarding experience do not apply.

Bidders must submit balance sheets for the last three years to verify turnover, proof of prior completed water audit services, and any other certificates requested as per the tender requirements to ensure compliance with qualification criteria.

Yes, bidders must ensure that all submitted documents are in accepted digital formats suitable for upload through the GeM portal. The details regarding formats can typically be referenced in the bid guidelines.

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all stated technical specifications, including adherence to regulatory requirements and the ability to meet the objectives set out in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Payments shall be made within 90 days following the acceptance of delivered services, as verified by the Consignee Receipt-cum-Acceptance Certificate (CRAC) and submission of relevant invoices.

Bids will be evaluated based on financial soundness, compliance with technical specifications, and prior experience in similar services. The evaluation method will be total value-wise, focusing on obtaining the best value for the buyer.

An EMD is not required for this tender, which simplifies the participation process for competing vendors.

No, in this tender, there are no exemptions applicable to MSEs or startups concerning prior experience or turnover requirements.

The contract for the services is expected to be completed within a stipulated timeframe of 2 months from the award date, subject to evaluation and acceptance processes.

Yes, the tender adheres to the Make in India initiative, inviting bidders who can comply with local content regulations. Bidders must declare adherence to these provisions during their submission.

Results and notifications regarding bid status will be communicated through the official GeM portal as per the bidding timelines established within the tender documentation.

Testing criteria will include audits and assessments distributed across various stages of execution, ensuring compliance with the technical and regulatory requirements specified within the bid document.

Bidders can raise objections through the GeM platform under the representation mechanism within 4 days of bid publication. The buyer is then required to respond to all representations before proceeding with the bid evaluation.

Foreign bidders may be eligible, provided they adhere to registration requirements with the Competent Authority in alignment with procurement policies related to international bids.