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Port Department Kerala Echo Sounder Procurement Tender Thiruvananthapuram 2025 with 1-Year Warranty and 25% Quantity Flexibility

Bid Publish Date

03-Dec-2025, 5:02 pm

Bid End Date

19-Dec-2025, 5:00 pm

EMD

₹45,000

Location

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM , KERALA

Progress

Issue03-Dec-2025, 5:02 pm
AwardPending
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • OEM requirement for imported echo sounder with India-based after-sales support
  • • 1-year warranty from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates
  • • 15-day defect rectification SLA; 0.5% unit price penalty per week of delay
  • • 25% quantity variation right; delivery period adjustments based on original and extended quantities
  • • SITC scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of echo sounder at consignee location
  • • Service centers proximity near consignee destinations; dedicated technical service personnel
  • • Distinctive focus on Indian service network for after-sales support

Categories 3

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MARINE EQUIPMENTS SOUNDER

Tender Overview

The Kerala Port Department seeks an echo sounder procurement for installation at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The bid includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) with an EMD of ₹45,000 and a scope covering post-delivery service. The purchaser preserves a 25% quantity variation right, with contracted rates unchanged. Importantly, the vendor must ensure India-based after-sales support for imported products, and submit OEM authorization if applicable. The included warranty requires active service personnel and timely remediation per SLA, with a 15-day target for defect rectification once notified. This tender emphasizes a robust field-service network and timely commissioning at consignee locations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product: Echo Sounder for marine/depth-sensing applications
  • Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of equipment
  • EMD: ₹45,000 (to accompany bid submission)
  • Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates
  • After-sales: Dedicated technical teams in India and service centers near consignee destinations
  • Delivery/Performance: Option to extend delivery time as per 25% quantity variation; penalties for delays apply
  • Compliance: Imported products require an OEM registered in India for after-sales support

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Quantity: Purchaser may increase/decrease by up to 25% of bid quantity
  • Warranty: Fault rectification within 15 days of notice; 0.5% weekly penalty for delays
  • OEM/Service: Imported items need Indian-based OEM or authorized seller with registration
  • Documentation: Provide OEM certificates, service capability details, and installation/commissioning plan
  • Scope: Ensure SITC with on-site support and training as per bid terms

Key Specifications

  • Product/service: Echo Sounder with SITC scope

  • Estimated EMD: ₹45,000

  • Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance/installation

  • Service network: India-based installation, commissioning and maintenance

  • OEM requirement: Indian-registered after-sales support for imported units

  • Delivery: 25% quantity variation rights; extended timelines as per clause

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD of ₹45,000 must accompany bid submission

  • 25% quantity variation allowed during and after contract award

  • 1-year warranty with OEM certificates required at delivery

  • 15-day defect rectification SLA; 0.5% weekly penalty for delays

  • India-based OEM/authorised after-sales support for imported equipment

Important Clauses

Option Clause – Quantity Variations

Purchaser may modify bid quantity by ±25% at contract placement and during currency, with rates held constant.

Imported Products – Indian OEM Support

Imported echo sounders require an OEM or Authorized Seller with an Indian registered office for after-sales service.

Warranty & Service SLAs

1-year warranty with dedicated service staff; defects rectified within 15 days of notification; 0.5% weekly penalty for delays.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Evidence of experience in supplying marine/navigation equipment with installation/commissioning

  • Demonstrated Indian-based after-sales network (service centers near consignee locations)

  • Compliance with OEM authorization for imported equipment and ISI/ISO-adjacent standards if stated

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar marine/navigation equipment supply

4

Financial statements or turnover proof

5

EMD submission proof (₹45,000)

6

Technical bid documents and compliance certificates

7

OEM authorization or certificate of authorized seller (for imported products)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KERALA tender market

How to bid for echo sounder tender in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2025?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and EMD ₹45,000 along with technical bid and OEM authorization. The tender requires SITC scope, India-based after-sales support for imported units, and a 1-year warranty. Ensure compliance with the 25% quantity variation clause and provide installation/commissioning plan.

What documents are required for Port Department Kerala echo sounder tender?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar projects, financial statements, EMD proof, technical bid, and OEM authorization if importing. OEM certificates must be submitted at delivery, with service center details near consignee locations.

What are the key technical requirements for the echo sounder bid?

Key specs include Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of echo sounder equipment, and a 1-year warranty from final acceptance. If imported, ensure OEM authorization and Indian service support; 15-day defect rectification SLA with 0.5% weekly penalties for delays.

When is the delivery timeline and penalty for delays in this tender?

Delivery terms allow quantity variation up to 25%; penalties apply if defects are not rectified within 15 days after notification, at 0.5% of unit price per week missed. Delivery period aligns with original terms plus adjustments for variation.

What is the EMD amount for the Port Department Kerala echo sounder bid 2025?

The EMD is ₹45,000. Bid submissions must accompany this amount, either via demand draft or online payment as specified in the terms, to qualify for technical evaluation and further bid stages.

What is the warranty coverage for imported echo sounders in this tender?

Warranty spans 1 year from final acceptance or after installation. OEM certificates must be provided, and the seller must establish India-based after-sales support with service centers near consignee destinations.

How does the 25% quantity variation clause impact bidders?

Bid quantity may fluctuate by up to 25% at contract award and during currency, with rates staying fixed. The delivery schedule will adjust based on the formula (increase ÷ original) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

What guarantees are required for after-sales service in this procurement?

The vendor must deploy dedicated technicians, provide timely servicing under a defined SLA, and furnish service center details in India. For imported units, OEM authorization and ongoing support commitments are mandatory along with installation/training services.