Scope of Work and Objectives

Tender Title: AMC of ACB VCB
Tender Reference Number: 9417f650
Issuing Authority/Department: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary aim of this tender is to establish comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) for air circuit breakers (ACBs) and vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) of various specifications. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring optimal operational efficiency and reliability of these electrical components throughout the contract period. The scope includes:

• AMC for Air Circuit Breakers ranging from 630A to 1250A (L and T make)
• AMC for Power Contactors for one year
• AMC for Air Circuit Breakers ranging from 2000A to 2500A (Legrand make)
• AMC for Vacuum Circuit Breakers rated at 11KV and 630A (Schneider make)
• Addressing any additional charges related to maintenance services.

The contractor is expected to deliver a seamless maintenance process to minimize downtime and extend the service life of essential electrical infrastructure.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to bid on this tender, companies must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a registered entity under relevant governmental regulations.
• Should have prior experience in providing AMC for similar electrical components.
• Compliance with local content norms and provisions as mandated by relevant policies, including 'Make in India' initiatives.

Technical Requirements

Bidders are required to showcase their capacity through the following technical specifications:

• Adherence to quality standards for electrical components.
• Ability to conduct routine inspections, testing, and necessary repairs.
• Provision of qualified personnel with the required certifications for maintenance and repair work.

Financial Requirements

Proposals must include a detailed financial plan indicating:

• The total cost of the AMC services for the specified period.
• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) as per the guidelines set by the issuing authority.
• Submission of performance security as a guarantee for compliance with the contract terms.

Document Submission Details

Interested parties must submit their bids via the designated online tendering platform. All necessary documents supporting the bid should be included and formatted as specified in the tender documents.

Special Provisions

Provisions exist to encourage participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. These provisions may include:

• Exemptions or relaxations in certain eligibility criteria.
• Opportunities for MSEs to receive support in the procurement process, encouraging a diverse bidding environment.

Evaluation Process

Bids will be evaluated based on a defined set of criteria, including:

• Compliance with technical specifications.
• Financial competitiveness.
• Experience and capability in similar AMC services.
• Past performance and reliability of the bidding entity.

The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the practices upheld by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Delivery Locations

The AMC services are to be coordinated for various locations as directed by the Ministry of Agriculture. Details regarding specific sites will be communicated to the successful bidders post-selection.

Contact Information

For queries regarding this tender, potential bidders are encouraged to reach out through the official channels provided on the tendering platform.