Tender Title: Fire Resisting (Insulating) Filing Cabinets (FRFC)
Reference Number: f2fbce21
Issuing Authority: Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

The Department of Financial Services has issued a tender for the procurement of Fire Resisting (Insulating) Filing Cabinets (FRFC) that conform to IS 14561 standards. This bid is aimed at acquiring a total quantity of six cabinets designed to ensure secure file storage while offering fire resistance. The objective of this tender is to enhance the operational efficiency of the department by providing high-quality documentation storage solutions that meet safety regulations.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply Fire Resisting Filing Cabinets that are compliant with relevant Indian standards. The bidders are expected to deliver cabinets that ensure maximum safety for document preservation, protecting against fire hazards. Bidders should familiarize themselves with the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must be an established entity with at least three years of relevant past experience in supplying similar products. The minimum average annual turnover for the bidding company should be INR 2 Lakh, while the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) should have a minimum average annual turnover of INR 17 Lakh. Additionally, bidders must fulfill specific documentation criteria related to performance, financial stability, and compliance with the technical specifications.

Technical Requirements

Bidders are required to submit relevant certifications and compliance documents, which include, but are not limited to:

• Experience Criteria
• Past Performance Reports
• OEM Authorization Certificate
• Compliance documentation for Bill of Quantity (BoQ) specifications

Should any bidder seek an exemption from the experience or turnover criteria, supporting documents must be uploaded with their bids for evaluation.

Financial Requirements

All participating bidders must be willing to adhere to the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) conditions, which provide assurance for the validity of the bid. Details regarding this EMD will be described in the main tender document available at the provided link.

Document Submission Details

Bidders must ensure that all required documents are submitted electronically via the GeM portal before the specified bid end date. The primary document required includes the bid offer which must align with technical specifications. For any additional documents, refer to the guidelines specified in the tender documentation.

Special Provisions

This tender includes special provisions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, allowing them certain benefits during the tender process. Compliance with the 'Make in India' initiative and procurement of local content are favorable considerations that will be taken into account during the evaluation process.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will be based on a total value-wise approach, assessing all submitted bids on their compliance with technical and financial specifications. Bids will also be evaluated based on past performance and objective adherence to specifications.

Delivery Location

Successful bidders will be required to deliver the cabinets directly to the Bank of Baroda locations as defined in the tender documentation.

Contact Information

For additional queries regarding this tender, please refer to the official contact channels provided in the main tender document which can be accessed here.

It's essential for bidders to review all associated documents and guidelines to ensure a successful bid submission.