Indian Railways Tender by Northern Railway (1468c4a63)

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with the appropriate certifications, technical qualifications, and experience as mandated by the Indian Railways. Bidders must also provide relevant certificates, such as an OEM Authorization Certificate and a demonstration of past performance.

Yes, involved parties must submit various required certificates, including the Experience Criteria, Past Performance, and OEM Authorization Certificate. These documents are essential for the evaluation and must accompany the bid submission.

The registration process entails creating an account on the GeM portal, where bidders must provide necessary business credentials and documentation. This must be completed before submitting any bids for the Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machine tender.

Bidders are required to upload documents in commonly accepted electronic formats, such as PDF, ensuring all submitted files are clearly legible and adhere to the specifications outlined in the tender documentation.

The technical specifications outline the design, operation, and performance criteria expected from the Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machines. These specifications can be reviewed in detail in the linked tender documents.

The quality standards include adherence to the Indian Railways’ operational and performance metrics, which guarantee the machines function efficiently and reliably within the railway network.

Bidders must comply with all regulatory requirements set forth within the tender documents and must ensure that their submissions are in full alignment with the expectations outlined for technical and financial qualifications.

The testing criteria will involve thorough inspections during which the machines will be assessed for functionality, reliability, and adherence to designated technical specifications as prescribed in the evaluation method.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is not required for this tender. However, bidders should be aware of the necessity for a Performance Bank Guarantee post-award at a rate of 5%.

The performance security must be established in the form of a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) at a percentage of 5% of the total bid amount, requiring submission within the specified time frame upon contract award.

The payment terms will be detailed in the final contract, allowing for structured payment upon successful delivery and acceptance of the Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machines.

Bids will undergo a total value-wise evaluation, where the committee will analyze and assess bids based on cost, compliance to specifications, and other factors defined in the tender documentation.

Notification of the evaluation results will typically be communicated electronically through the GeM portal, where bidders can primarily track the progress of their submissions.

No specific exemptions or benefits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are offered within this tender concerning years of experience or turnover requirements.

No exemptions for startups regarding experience or turnover criteria are granted for this procurement, ensuring a level playing field among all participating bidders.

The Make in India policies encourage local manufacturing and procurement, promoting the use of domestically produced components in the machines being tendered, thus boosting the local economy.

Bidders are expected to adhere to the guidelines on local content as specified under the Indian Railways procurement policies, contributing to the overall development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities.