Tender Title: Supply of Cleaning and Household Items

Reference Number: 260a1cf0f

Issuing Authority: Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Scope of Work and Objectives:
The Supply of Cleaning and Household Items tender is aimed at procuring a diverse range of cleaning products essential for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness within military and government premises. This includes items such as bamboo tent poles, sweeping brooms, cleaning dusters, and various other household cleaning products conforming to relevant Indian Standards (IS) specifications. The total quantity required for this tender is 18,270 units, distributing across different product categories to ensure comprehensive coverage of cleaning needs.

Eligibility Criteria:
To participate in this tender, bidders must be registered entities that fulfill the criteria outlined by the Ministry of Defence. This typically requires compliance with statutory regulations and may involve submission of various legal and financial documents as part of the application process.

Technical Requirements:
All products must meet the specified technical criteria, conforming to applicable Indian Standards such as IS 7344 for bamboo tent poles and IS 7983 for liquid toilet cleaners. Bidders are required to demonstrate their capacity to provide items that meet these quality standards, including any certifications and testing results.

Financial Requirements:
Participants must be prepared to meet specified financial obligations, including the payment of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), which serves as a security measure to ensure serious bidding. Details regarding the amount and payment methods will be detailed in the tender documents.

Document Submission Details:
Bids must be submitted in the required format as specified in the tender documentation, including all necessary financial, technical, and compliance documents. The acceptable document formats will be clearly outlined.

Special Provisions:
The tender includes provisions to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. This may consist of preferential evaluation criteria or potential subsidies for eligible small businesses, encouraging wider participation in the tendering process.

Evaluation Process:
The evaluation will be structured based on predefined criteria, assessing both technical compliance and financial bids. Each bid will be rigorously scrutinized to ensure all requirements are met, providing a fair selection process that prioritizes quality and cost-effectiveness.

Delivery Locations:
Successful bidders will be required to deliver the items to designated locations as specified by the Department of Military Affairs. Precise delivery instructions and expectations will be highlighted upon selection.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, bidders are encouraged to refer to the official tender documentation. Specific contact details might be available within these documents for addressing inquiries related to the tender.

This tender aims to ensure that quality and effective cleaning solutions are available to relevant military and governmental organizations, aligned with the efforts to promote cleanliness and hygiene.