Tender Title: Supply of Lead Acid Storage Batteries
Tender Reference Number: 10e65efad
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

The scope of work involves the supply of 12V Lead Acid Storage Batteries, specifically designed for motor vehicles. The project entails the procurement of a total quantity of 168 batteries, optimized for heavy-duty applications. The batteries must conform to industry standards, ensuring durability and reliability in performance. The key objective is to maintain a consistent supply of quality batteries for operational needs, thereby enhancing vehicle efficiency and longevity.

Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this tender, bidders must demonstrate compliance with necessary legal registrations, including a valid business license and GST registration. Additionally, bidders are expected to provide proof of experience in supplying similar products to government or private sectors.

Technical Requirements:
The technical specifications for the lead acid batteries include:

• Capacity: 80 AH and 120 AH variants.
• Compliance with IS 7372 standards.
• Heavy-duty construction suited for motor vehicle applications.
• Dimensions for 180 AH variant: DIM-525X295X255 (length x width x height).

Financial Requirements:
Bidders are required to submit their financial proposals in accordance with the pricing format specified in the tender document. A detailed cost breakdown, including taxes and any additional charges, must be included to facilitate evaluation.

Document Submission Details:
All submissions must be made electronically, through the designated online portal. Bidders need to ensure that all required documents are complete and submitted before the specified deadline, including their technical and financial proposals.

Special Provisions:
There are provisions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, designed to encourage participation from these sectors. These benefits can include reduced eligibility criteria, simplified documentation requirements, and potential preference during evaluation.

Evaluation Process:
The evaluation will be conducted based on a two-stage process: technical evaluation followed by financial evaluation. Bidders must meet all specified technical criteria to qualify for the financial evaluation phase. Criteria for evaluation will include compliance with the technical specifications and competitive pricing.

Delivery Locations:
The delivery of the batteries will be required at specified locations as outlined in the tender document. Bidders must include logistics plans in their proposals to ensure efficient and timely delivery.

Contact Information:
For queries related to the tender, participants are encouraged to refer to the designated contact points listed in the official tender documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers of quality lead acid batteries to collaborate with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, contributing to the operational efficiency of its fleet. Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all tender specifications and requirements to ensure a successful proposal submission.