Biometry e-Tenders

Tender for the supply and commissioning of various ophthalmic equipment across different health facilities in West Bengal. Bid submission is online at wbtenders. gov. in or offline in sealed envelope at the WBMSCL office. Important dates for uploading documents, downloading documents, pre-bid meeting, and bid submission are provided. Non-statutory documents, Bid-A, Bid-B, and Bid-C (BOQ and statement of breakup of duties and taxes) are to be submitted concurrently. Technical bid opening is on **** bid opening date will be notified later. Bidders must have minimum average annual sales turnover for the last three financial years as per audited accounts. Payment terms are detailed, including 80% payment after delivery and 20% after installation and training. Performance security (10% of bid value) is required. Manufacturing companies or their subsidiaries in India, or authorized distributors, are eligible. Service uptime, response time to faults, and maximum downtime are specified. Liquidated damages for delayed delivery are mentioned. Bidders must furnish documentary evidence of order copies with proof of payment/installation certificates. Restrictions under Rule 144(xi) of the General Financial Rules (GFRs), 2017, regarding vendors from countries sharing a land border with India, are mentioned. Preference will be given to SSI units and PSUs in West Bengal. Each scanned document must have an index page. Service centers are preferably located in Kolkata, Siliguri, and Durgapur. Bidders are required to study the tender document carefully before submitting their bids. All information in the offer must be in English. Alternative bids are not accepted. The tenderer shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its bid. Any wrong or misleading information may lead to summary cancellation of the bid and blacklisting. Clarification of bid documents can be sought in writing at ***@***. *. * to the bid document may be issued, and the deadline may be extended. The bid document consists of several sections, including instructions to tenderers, general conditions for goods, special conditions of contract, schedule of requirements, bidding forms, and contract forms. The successful bidder will be required to undertake supplies in phases spread over 12 months from the date of signing of the contract. The successful bidder will also commission the equipment including the interiors of the site as per technical specifications. The consignee list will be provided with the issuance of the award of contract. The comprehensive maintenance contract (CMC) details are also included. The procedure for suspension and debarment of suppliers is outlined. The jurisdiction for any dispute will be in the courts at Kolkata.