Procurement Parameters & Commercial Valuation

Commercial ParameterStatutory SpecificationCovenant Verification
Estimated Tender ValueRs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)Sanctioned Procurement Budget
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)Statutory 2% Bid Security Guarantee
Non-Refundable Tender FeeRs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000Document Processing Covenants
Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG)3% to 5% of Awarded ValueGeneral Financial Rules (GFR) 2017
Procurement MethodOpen Competitive e-Tendering (GeM / CPPP)Two-Cover Technical & Financial Bid
Contract Duration12 to 24 MonthsSubject to Milestone Deliverables

Mandatory Technical & Financial Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility BenchmarkMandated RequirementVerification Evidence
Annual Financial TurnoverMinimum 30% of Estimated Contract ValueAudited Balance Sheets (Last 3 FYs)
Prior Domain ExperienceExecution of at least 1-3 similar scale projectsSatisfactory Completion Certificates
Statutory RegistrationsValid GSTIN, PAN, and EPF/ESI RegistrationsVerified Central Portals Verification
MSME / Startup ExemptionEMD & Prior Experience Concessions as per Govt PolicyValid Udyam Registration Certificate

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Procurement FAQ Accordion

What is the estimated tender valuation and statutory EMD?

The estimated contract valuation is Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark) with a mandated Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD). Eligible MSMEs and recognized DPIIT Startups may claim statutory EMD exemption under Rule 170 of GFR 2017.

What is the final bid submission cutoff date?

The final submission window closes on 2026-10-30. Vendors are advised to complete e-portal uploads with digital signatures well before the deadline to prevent gateway traffic delays.

Where can official tender documents and BOQ be obtained?

All official Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) documents, technical specifications, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) are hosted on ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in and central e-procurement portals.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Portal Registration & Digital Signing: Bidders must register on the designated sovereign portal (GeM 4.0 / CPPP eProcure) with Class-III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) with signing and encryption capability.

2

Technical Tender Document Review: Conduct rigorous scrutiny of the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), Scope of Work (SOW), Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), and General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

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EMD & Document Fee Remittance: Submit Earnest Money Deposit (EMD, typically 2%) via Bank Guarantee, e-PBG, or RTGS/NEFT, or upload valid MSME/NSIC exemption certificates where applicable.

4

Two-Cover Bid Submission: Upload Cover-I (Technical & Prequalification criteria) containing audited balance sheets, GST/PAN credentials, and OEM authorization, followed by Cover-II (Financial BOQ).

5

E-Reverse Auction & Award of Contract: Participate in electronic financial bid opening and techno-commercial negotiation leading to Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Performance Security deposit.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Portable Nanomanipulator Nc 000486 Phy 17 18 NIT 02 2018 Tender must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Average Annual Financial Turnover Bidder must have an average annual turnover of not less than 30% of the estimated contract value during the last 3 audited financial years, certified by a Chartered Accountant with UDIN.
Past Operational Execution Track Record Satisfactory completion of either 3 similar works costing not less than 40%, 2 similar works costing not less than 50%, or 1 similar work costing not less than 80% of estimated tender value for Central/State Government departments.
Statutory Tax & Regulatory Filings Valid GST Registration Certificate, permanent PAN, latest GSTR-3B filings, EPF/ESIC statutory registration, and non-blacklisting affidavit on notarized stamp paper.
OEM Authorization & Quality Certifications Manufacturer Authorization Form (MAF), ISO 9001:2015 quality standards compliance, and verifiable warranty undertaking for all delivered deliverables and equipment.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is mandated under GFR Rule 170 ranging from 1% to 5% of the estimated cost, with statutory exemptions for registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and DPIIT-recognized startups under Public Procurement Policy. Successful bidders must furnish Performance Security / Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) under Rule 171 (3% to 10% of contract value). Liquidated Damages (LD) clauses are strictly enforced for delays.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Payment Architecture

Payments are structured via Running Account (RA) billing milestones against verified deliverables. Retention Money (typically 5%) is withheld through the Defect Liability Period (DLP). Statutory deductions include Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on GST @ 2% under Section 51, Income Tax TDS @ 1-2% under Section 194C, and Labour Welfare Cess @ 1% where applicable.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Portable Nanomanipulator Nc 000486

What is the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Performance Security requirement for this tender?

Under General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) Rule 170 and 171, bidders must submit EMD of approximately 2% of the estimated contract value. Successful bidders must furnish Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3% to 5% valid for 60 days beyond completion of contractual obligations.

Are Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) eligible for tender fee and EMD exemptions?

Yes, registered MSEs possessing valid Udyam Registration Certificates and DPIIT-recognized startups are exempted from payment of tender fees and Earnest Money Deposit in accordance with the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order 2012.

What is the statutory deduction of GST TDS on payments to contractors?

Under Section 51 of the CGST Act 2017, procuring departments and PSUs deduct 2% GST TDS (1% CGST + 1% SGST or 2% IGST) on all taxable supplies where individual contract values exceed ₹2,50,000.

What is the procedure for pre-bid queries and clarifications?

Bidders may submit technical and commercial queries in the prescribed Excel format via the portal prior to the pre-bid conference. Official addenda/corrigenda issued by LUDHIANA Authority form an integral part of the bid document.

What liquidated damages (LD) apply in case of delivery or completion delay?

Liquidated damages are levied at 0.5% of contract value per week of delay or part thereof, up to a maximum cap of 10% of total contract value, as stipulated in General Conditions of Contract (GCC).