Supply of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Tender Title and Reference Number

Tender Title: Supply of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Reference Number: 19b314221

Issuing Authority/Department

The tender is issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to procure Portable Fire Extinguishers compliant with IS 15683:2018 and BS EN standards. A total of 14 units are required to ensure adequate fire safety measures in designated areas as per regulatory mandates. The contractor will be expected to ensure timely delivery and adherence to stringent quality standards, ensuring maximum effectiveness and compliance with safety regulations.

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to participate in this tender:

• The bidder must be a registered entity, capable of providing the required fire extinguishers.
• Compliance with relevant manufacturing and quality standards is necessary.
• Past performance in supplying similar types of fire safety equipment will be an advantage.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must comply with the following technical requirements:

• Provision of Portable Fire Extinguishers (V2) as defined by IS 15683:2018.
• Provision of Portable Fire Extinguishers (V3) compliant with BS EN standards.
• Certificate confirming the compliance of the products with the applicable standards must be furnished.

Financial Requirements

Bidders should be prepared to meet the following financial requirements:

• Submission of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), the amount and specific details of which will be provided in the official tender documents.
• Provision of a detailed pricing format, including any potential taxes applicable.

Document Submission Details

All documents must be submitted electronically in the formats specified in the tender notice. The submission should include:

• Technical proposal detailing compliance with technical and eligibility criteria.
• Financial bid providing transparent pricing for the required items.

Special Provisions

This tender upholds provisions to encourage participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups, fostering inclusive growth in the fire safety equipment sector. These provisions aim to enhance opportunities for smaller entities.

Evaluation Process

Bids will undergo a structured evaluation process based on:

• Compliance with technical specifications as per IS and BS standards.
• Financial bids will be compared to determine the most economically advantageous offer.
• The assessment will also factor in the bidder's past performance and capability to deliver quality products.

Delivery Locations

The delivery of the Portable Fire Extinguishers will be to predefined locations specified by the Ministry. Bidders should confirm their capability to meet the delivery timeline and locations at proposal submission.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarification regarding the tender, it is essential for interested bidders to stay updated via the ministry’s official communication channels. Any questions related to the tender must be directed through those appropriate channels.