Tender Title: Procurement of Expansion Valve for ICGS C-417

Reference Number: 203e3d601

Issuing Authority/Department

The tender is issued by the Department of Defence, under the Ministry of Defence. This authority is responsible for procuring essential components needed for maintaining and upgrading maritime operational capabilities.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to procure Expansion Valves necessary for the operational efficiency of ICGS C-417. The procurement aims to ensure that the vessel maintains optimal performance while adhering to the technical and quality standards required by the Department of Defence. The scope of work includes the supply of a total of 2 Expansion Valves, ensuring they meet the specifications set forth in the tender documentation.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible bidders must be registered entities with experience in providing similar products or services. The following criteria will apply:

• Compliance with relevant industry regulations.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or supplying automotive components, particularly marine parts.
• Valid registration with applicable government departments.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must adhere to the technical specifications outlined for the Expansion Valves. This includes:

• Specifications regarding dimensions, material quality, and performance metrics.
• Compliance with recognized industry standards for durability and functionality.
• Quality certification, ideally ISO or equivalent, to ensure reliability and performance continuity.

Financial Requirements

Bidders should demonstrate financial capability to undertake the procurement. This may include submitting:

• Financial statements from the last three years.
• Evidence of credible previous contracts of similar magnitude.
• An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) will be required as part of the submission.

Document Submission Details

Bidders must submit their tenders in a single packet. The submission should include:

• Technical proposals along with supporting documents.
• Financial quotes sealed as per the guidelines.
• All documents must comply with specified formats, and late submissions will not be entertained.

Special Provisions

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are encouraged to participate. They may benefit from relaxed eligibility requirements where applicable. Startups can also access provisions aimed at encouraging innovative solutions and competitive pricing.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will be conducted on a scoring basis, considering:

• Compliance with technical specifications.
• Financial evaluation based on pricing and value for money.
• Bidder’s experience and past performance records.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be expected to deliver the Expansion Valves to the designated facility as per the requirements outlined in the tender documentation. The exact delivery location will be provided upon the finalization of the contract.

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding this tender, interested parties should reach out to the Department of Defence through the official communications channel provided in the tender documentation.