Tender Title: BOQ11
Reference Number: 10ced9cdc
Issuing Authority/Department: Higher Education Department Jammu and Kashmir

The Higher Education Department Jammu and Kashmir is inviting bids for the procurement of specialized educational materials and assessment tools. This tender encompasses a range of psychological evaluation and assessment kits, aiming to support educational institutions in enhancing the learning and development processes of students.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure the following diagnostic and assessment tools:

• Denver Development Screening Test by Frankenburg,
• Ages and Stages Questionnaires Third Edition (ASQ-3),
• Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI-II India),
• Test of Everyday Attention for Children, Second Edition (TEA-Ch2),
• Process Assessment of the Learner (PAL) guides by Virginia W. Berninger,
• Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Screening Module Kit (12 Tests),
• Smart Body Analyzer Scale with 56 Body Parameter TFT Display and Bluetooth.

This procurement aims to enrich educational assessments, rationalize student evaluations, and ultimately enhance student learning outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be a registered legal entity with a valid GST number.
• Previous experience in supplying educational materials and assessment tools.
• Financial stability and capability to undertake the project as per the stated requirements.

Technical Requirements

All products offered must meet specific technical specifications that include:

• Certification of compliance with local and national quality standards.
• Assessment tools must be validated and scientifically reliable.
• Documentation detailing the effectiveness and applications of all proposed materials.

Financial Requirements

Bidders will need to provide a comprehensive breakdown of costs, including unit prices, total estimated costs, and any applicable taxes. A detailed proposal of payment terms must also be included, ensuring transparency on financial obligations.

Document Submission Details

Bidders are required to submit their proposals digitally, ensuring that all components of the bid are included. Detailed documentation needs to be presented in the accepted formats, namely PDF and Word documents.

Special Provisions

These provisions will be in place to encourage Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Bidders must explicitly state their MSE status during application, and preference may be granted to responsive proposals from such entities to stimulate the local economy.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process will consider several aspects, primarily focusing on:

• Adherence to prescribed technical specifications.
• Financial viability and competitiveness of pricing.
• Past performance and experience in delivering similar projects.

Bids will be scored based on a weighted evaluation system that will give higher relevance to meeting technical requirements over cost alone.

Delivery Locations

The awarded supplier will be required to deliver the assessment tools to specified educational institutions within Jammu and Kashmir. Timely delivery as per the agreed-upon schedule is a crucial aspect of the evaluation process.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this tender, bidders are encouraged to reach out to the designated contact within the Higher Education Department Jammu and Kashmir. However, complete details are not included here.

This tender aligns with the commitment to providing quality educational resources to institutions in the region, and encourages all eligible bidders to participate.