Personal Diving Kit (SCUBA) / Diving Instruments

Bid publication date

Bid document dated 13-07-2026 (GEM/2026/B/7777916).

• No separate publication schedule beyond the bid document date is printed.

Bid submission deadline

Last calendar deadline printed in the bid pack is Bid End Date/Time 03-08-2026 11:00:00; a later Date corrigendum is listed without an attached PDF, so any further extension is not verifiable from available documents.

• Automatic bid extension is configured: if fewer than 3 bids are received, the bid is auto-extended by 3 days, up to 3 auto-extensions.
• Corrigendum Document GEM/2026/B/7777916-C1 dated 24-07-2026 overwrites Buyer ATC text and does not change the Bid End Date.
• No pre-bid meeting date or clarification-submission deadline is stated in the available documents.

Bid opening

Bid Opening Date/Time printed as 03-08-2026 11:30:00.

• Type of Bid is Two Packet Bid.
• Time allowed for Technical Clarifications during technical evaluation is 2 Days.

Bid offer validity

Bid Offer Validity is 30 (Days) from the Bid End Date.

• GeM GTC allows further extension of bid validity only with mutual consent between Buyer and Seller.

Delivery period

Delivery period is 45 days for the consignee quantity of 20.

• Consignee: Santosh Biswa, Office of the Addl. State Project Director, Assam IWTD Society, 3rd Floor, Directorate of Inland Water Transport, Ulubari, Guwahati - 7, PIN 781007.

Estimated / tender value

No numerical Estimated Bid Value, tender value or estimated cost is printed in the available documents.

• The bid only states that Estimated Bid Value indicated above is for guidance on EMD and eligibility, but no amount is shown in the extracted bid text.

EMD / bid security

EMD Required is No; no EMD amount is fixed in the bid details.

• Despite EMD not being required, Buyer ATC still carries optional EMD instrument language for Account Payee Demand Draft or FDR in favour of State Project Director, payable at State Project Director, AIWTDS, with scanned proof in bid and hard copy within 5 days of Bid End / Bid Opening date.
• Where EMD/Performance security applies, it must favour Beneficiary: State Project Director, AIWTDS.
• GeM GTC: no Bid Security for estimated value less than ₹5 lakh; where taken, recommended ~1% (buyer may select 0.5%–5%), valid 45 days beyond bid validity.

Tender document / participation fee

No tender fee is prescribed; GeM disclaimer treats asking for tender/bid participation fee as making the bid null and void.

Performance security (ePBG)

ePBG is 3.00% for 12 months; Advisory Bank State Bank of India.

• Beneficiary for securities: State Project Director, AIWTDS, Oo the Addl State Project Director AIWTDS, Transport Department Assam, Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society.
• GeM GTC: for e-Bidding contracts, Performance Security must be submitted within 15 days of award; valid for 2 months beyond completion of all contractual obligations including warranty; payments become due only after receipt and verification of Performance Security; no interest payable.

Payment terms

Payment within 45 days of CRAC issue and online bill submission (superseding 10 days in GeM GTC clause 12).

• Scope price is to include all cost components for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Goods.
• GST reimbursement will be as per actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower), subject to maximum of quoted GST %; bidders must check applicable GST themselves.
• Invoice must be raised in the name of Consignee with GSTIN of Consignee only.

Financial qualification thresholds

Minimum average annual bidder turnover 50 Lakh(s); OEM average turnover 500 Lakh(s) for last 3 years.

• Turnover is measured for last three years ending on 31st March of the previous financial year; CA/Cost Accountant certificate or certified audited balance sheets required.

Experience / past performance

3 years regular manufacture/supply of same or similar category products to Central/State Govt/PSU before bid opening, plus past performance of 50% of bid quantity in any one of last three FYs.

• Years of Past Experience Required for same/similar service: 3 Year(s).
• Past Performance: 50%.
• Experience proof may be any one of: (a) contract copy with invoice(s) and bidder self-certification of execution; (b) client execution certificate with contract value; (c) other execution proof such as TPI release note.
• MSE and Startup relaxation for Years of Experience and Turnover: No.

Turnover criteria

Bidder min. average annual turnover 50 Lakh; OEM min. average annual turnover 500 Lakh over last 3 FYs ending 31 March of previous FY.

• If bidder/OEM is less than 3 years old, average turnover of completed financial years after constitution is taken.
• Documentary evidence: certified audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant turnover certificate.

Manufacturer / authorised dealer status

Only manufacturers or their authorised dealers/distributors may quote; dealers need OEM authorisation covering spare-parts support and after-sales during guarantee/warranty.

• Authorised dealership/distributorship certificate validity must be at least 03 years from bid opening date, with issue and validity dates clearly mentioned.
• Bidder must upload latest Authorization Certificate from OEM specific to this bid.
• Manufacturer Authorization: Authorised Distributors/service providers must furnish Authorisation Form/Certificate with OEM name, designation, address, e-mail Id and Phone No.
• For imported products, OEM or Authorised Seller must have a registered office in India for after-sales support, with certificate.

Certifications and standards

ISO 9001 for bidder or OEM is mandatory; product/BIS/type-test/approval certificates as per specification; full-face mask EN & CE; no self-certification—only OEM certification accepted.

• Cylinder and valve must be PESO approved.
• Accessories certification as per ISI/ISO/Lloyds/EN250/EN1809/DNV or equivalent; also current MILSEC/HSC/NATO equipment performance standards referenced.
• Dive computer must comply with EU standards EN250:2000 and EN13319:2000.
• Full face mask positive-pressure certification by independent labs; list of certifying labs to be submitted.

Financial standing and blacklisting

Bidder must not be under liquidation/court receivership/bankruptcy and must not be blacklisted/debarred by government/PSU/undertaking.

• Financial standing: upload undertaking with bid.
• Blacklisting: affidavit on Rs.100 stamp paper to be submitted.

Service support capability

Functional Service Centre in the State of each Consignee location required for carry-in warranty (else establish within 30 days of award); dedicated/toll-free service number and escalation matrix mandatory.

• Payment released only after documentary evidence of Functional Service Centre if established after award.
• Not applicable where goods have on-site warranty.

Purchase preference and land-border

MSE Purchase Preference: No; MII Purchase Preference: No. Land-border country bidders eligible only if registered with Competent Authority (GeM GTC clause 26).

• Bid splitting not applied.
• False land-border declaration / non-compliance is ground for immediate termination and legal action.

Consortium / JV

No consortium or joint-venture eligibility rules are stated in the available documents.

What is being procured

Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Personal Diving Kit (SCUBA) / Diving Instruments — GeM category item with Buyer ATC technical specification pack.

• Bid header Total Quantity / GeM line item: 20 pieces.
• Buyer ATC specification document lists kit components divided into 5 groups with much higher item-wise quantities (see contradictions).
• Evaluation Method: Total value wise evaluation.
• Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Configuration, Training (if applicable) to be carried out by OEM / OEM Certified resource or OEM authorised Reseller.
• Training to be provided by supplier if required.

Component list and quantities in ATC specification

ATC lists 17 line items across 5 groups, mostly 100 Nos each (lead weights 500; cylinder packs 200).

• Group-1: Full Face Mask; Octopus Assembly with spare; Regulator Assembly (Pressure Gauge included); Buoyancy Control Device; Under Water Communication Set (With Wire); Dive computer — 100 Nos each.
• Group-2: Diver’s Knife & Sheath; Life waist belt; Weight Belt; Float spherical; Lifeline; Buddy Line; Mask swim — 100 Nos each; Graphite Fins — 100 pairs.
• Group-3: Neoprene suit 3MM — 100 Nos.
• Group-4: Lead weights 2 kg — 500 Nos.
• Group-5: Cylinder Pack Assembly (Single cylinder system with one additional Compatible cylinder) — 200 Nos.
• Each underwater deep diving set with communication system to be supplied in a sturdy carry case.
• Bidder must undertake to supply tendered item components in different sizes as required by the Department if awarded.

Key technical requirements

Open-circuit SCUBA set and diving accessories for tropical Indian conditions, designed depth not less than 35 m; detailed component performance criteria in ATC and Appendix A.

• Cylinder nominal capacity 8–12 Ltr; charging pressure not less than 200 bars; free air volume 2000–2200 Ltr; set weight ≤30 kg; weight in water ≤4 kg; PESO-approved cylinder and valve.
• Full face mask with surface breathing valve/NRV; integrate with underwater communication (DUCS/WUCS); straps hold in 2–3 knot current.
• BCD with inflation options, min 2 dump valves, emergency demand valve; regulator with 2 HP and 4 LP ports and pressure gauge.
• Underwater communication: continuous voice to 50 m depth, 2 channels, 50 m umbilical min strength 1500 N, battery life min 8 hours.
• Dive computer: waterproof chronometer; EN250:2000 and EN13319:2000; depth certification 100 m; weight <200 g; demonstration required.
• GeM category specs also list Dry Suit (Neoprene, Black), swimmer safety knife, thermoplastic rubber dive fins, aluminium alloy cylinder, warranty 2.0 year and service warranty at consignee end 5.0 year.

Delivery location and timeline

Deliver 20 units in 45 days to AIWTDS, Ulubari, Guwahati (Kamrup Metro, Assam).

• Address: 781007, Office of the Addl. State Project Director, Assam IWTD Society, 3rd Floor, Directorate of Inland Water Transport, Ulubari, Guwahati - 7.
• Option clause: quantity may be increased/decreased up to 25% of bid quantity at placement and up to 25% of contracted quantity during currency at contracted rates, with calculated additional delivery time (min 30 days unless original DP <30 days).

Warranty, spares and after-sales

Product warranty 2 years; service warranty at consignee end 5 years; spare parts support for 05 years from purchase; OEM product support for equipment life span.

• Material Test Certificate to be sent with supply; Buyer’s lab results sole acceptance criterion.
• Supplier/OEM to recommend onsite spares; supply special tool kit and test equipment.
• Willingness to undertake AMC/periodic maintenance after warranty (separate contract) either directly or via authorised Representative in India.

Sample, demonstration and acceptance

1 sample of offered product required on or before field testing/demonstration; technical evaluation includes live demo; acceptance board may reject supplies differing from approved sample.

• Sample retained by Procuring Entity till bid finalisation.
• No cost borne by Procuring Entity for damage during demonstration.
• Rejected stock must be lifted by supplier within 15 days of intimation at own cost.

Submission portal and mode

Online two-packet bid on GeM; documents listed under Document required from seller must be uploaded with the bid.

• Document required from seller: Experience Criteria, Past Performance, Bidder Turnover, Certificate (Requested in ATC), OEM Authorization Certificate, OEM Annual Turnover, Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC).
• Documents uploaded by bidders are visible to all participating bidders (Yes).
• Bidder's offer is liable to rejection if certificates/documents sought in Bid, ATC and Corrigendum are not uploaded.
• No physical-document pre-qualification is permitted under GeM disclaimer item 4; however EMD hard-copy language (if EMD were applicable) and sample for demo are separately stated.

Physical originals / hard copies

If EMD is submitted by DD/FDR, hard copy must reach Buyer within 5 days of Bid End / Bid Opening date; sample for field testing/demonstration is also a physical submission.

• EMD Required is No, so DD/FDR hard-copy obligation is only relevant if EMD is actually taken.
• 1 sample on or before field testing and demonstration; retained till finalisation.

Signing / attestation rules

Blacklisting affidavit on Rs.100 stamp paper; no self-certification for technical certificates—OEM certification only; experience invoices may carry bidder self-certification of execution.

• No separate Class of DSC is prescribed beyond GeM platform norms in these documents.

Corrigendum 1 (Date & Other) — GEM/2026/B/7777916-C1 dated 24-07-2026

Re-issues/supersedes all Buyer Added Bid Specific Terms and Conditions; content substantially restates the original bid ATC rather than changing dates.

• Both corrigendums/Date/corrigendum_4430230.pdf and corrigendums/Other/corrigendum_4430230.pdf are the same 4-page C1 document.
• Opening statement: Following terms and conditions supersede all existing Buyer added Bid Specific Terms and conditions given in the bid document or any previous corrigendum.
• Retains option clause 25%, experience 3 years, turnovers as indicated in bid, ePBG-related EMD instrument language, sample/demo ATC clauses 1–16, ISO 9001, service centre, past experience proof clause, etc.
• Does not print a revised Bid End Date or Bid Opening Date.
• Action for bidder: bid strictly as per C1 ATC text plus original bid commercial fields (dates, EMD Required No, ePBG 3%/12 months, quantities, specs).

Later Date corrigendum without file

A further Date corrigendum is identified in the tender pack listing as published 2026-08-03, but no PDF/text is attached in this workspace, so any amended calendar dates cannot be verified from documents.

• Original printed Bid End/Opening remain 03-08-2026 11:00 / 11:30.
• Auto-extension settings (min 3 bids to disable; +3 days; max 3 extensions) could independently move deadlines if few bids are received.
• Action: check live GeM bid page for the operative end/opening timestamps before submitting.

Values that finally apply (from available documents)

After available corrigenda, commercial fields of the original bid plus C1 ATC text apply; no documented change to printed end/opening dates, EMD Required No, ePBG 3%/12 months, turnovers, or 20-piece GeM quantity.

• Bid End/Opening (printed): 03-08-2026 11:00 / 11:30; validity 30 days from end date.
• EMD: Required No; ePBG: 3% for 12 months; Advisory Bank SBI.
• Bidder turnover 50 Lakh; OEM turnover 500 Lakh; experience 3 years; past performance 50%.
• Delivery: 45 days; payment: 45 days from CRAC + online bills.
• Buyer ATC sample/demo, OEM-only certification, dealership validity ≥3 years, spare support 5 years remain in force via C1.
• Uploaded ATC specification PDF remains the detailed technical scope attachment.

Quantity 20 pieces vs ATC item quantities of 100/200/500

GeM bid/consignee quantity is 20 pieces, while the Buyer ATC specification table lists ~100 of most kit items (200 cylinder packs, 500 lead weights).

• Bid Details Total Quantity: 20; line item Personal Diving Kit ... (20 pieces); consignee quantity 20.
• ATC page listing: Full Face Mask and most items 100 Nos; Cylinder Pack Assembly 200; Lead weights 500.
• ATC clause 16 says total items with required quantities are clearly mentioned at Specification Document.
• Underwater communication text also refers to 100 sets of DUCS.
• Prevailing commercial quantity for GeM evaluation/order appears to be 20 pieces unless buyer amends, but technical BOM quantities are conflicting — seek written clarification.

EMD Required No vs detailed EMD DD/FDR submission clauses

Bid header disables EMD, yet Buyer terms describe how to submit EMD by DD/FDR with hard-copy delivery.

• EMD Detail Required: No.
• Clauses 21–22 still prescribe DD/FDR in favour of State Project Director and hard copy within 5 days.
• GeM GTC also forbids taking EMD from exempt categories via ATC; here the header already says Required No.
• Practical reading: no EMD payable unless GeM field is later changed; DD/FDR text is residual boilerplate.

Sample/demo ATC vs GeM disclaimer on samples

Buyer ATC mandates sample and field demonstration, while GeM disclaimer says seeking sample with bid/during evaluation can render bid null & void unless buyer ministry/state policy allows trials/samples.

• ATC: 1 sample on/before field testing; technical evaluation includes demonstration.
• Disclaimer item 7: Seeking sample with bid or approval of samples during bid evaluation process ... shall be permitted only where trial/sample allowed as per approved published procurement policy of controlling Ministry/Department/State/PSE HQ.
• Risk: enforceability depends on AIWTDS/Assam policy; bidders should confirm sample stage, location and timing in writing.

GeM category Dry Suit specs vs SCUBA kit ATC scope

Category technical specification table centres on Dry Suit construction parameters, while ATC describes a full open-circuit SCUBA personal diving kit and accessories.

• Bid technical specifications table: Dry Suit Available Size/Material/Colour; Swimmer safety Knife; Dive Fins; Cylinder of Breathing apparatus; Certification warranty.
• ATC: Full face mask, octopus, regulator, BCD, UW communication, dive computer, cylinders, neoprene wet suit, etc.
• Bidders must satisfy both GeM category allowed values and ATC specification document; mismatches risk technical rejection.

ePBG duration field vs GTC warranty-linked validity

Bid ePBG duration is 12 months, while product warranty is 2 years and GTC requires performance security validity until 2 months beyond all obligations including warranty.

• Bid: Duration of ePBG required (Months) = 12; percentage 3%.
• Category warranty 2.0 year + service warranty 5.0 year at consignee end.
• GTC Clause 7: Performance Security valid for 2 months beyond completion of all contractual obligations including warrantee obligations.
• Successful bidder may be asked to keep security alive beyond the 12-month field value to cover warranty.

Magnetic underwater compass specified but missing from quantity table

ATC accessories specification includes Magnetic underwater compass, but the final quantity table (17 items) does not list it.

• Spec table includes role/features for Magnetic underwater compass (depth certification 55 m, etc.).
• Quantity table items 1–17 omit compass.
• Clarify whether compass is part of each set or not ordered.

Confirm order quantity and BOM

Ask buyer to confirm whether the contract is for 20 complete personal diving kits or for the ATC page-9 item-wise quantities (100/200/500), and whether unit price is per kit or per GeM piece.

• Material to pricing, EMD/ePBG base, past-performance 50% quantity test, and option-clause 25%.

Sample / demonstration logistics and cost risk

Seek written confirmation of sample stage (before bid vs after technical opening), delivery address, who bears freight, number of sets to demonstrate, dive-site arrangements, and whether GeM sample disclaimer is waived under Assam/AIWTDS policy.

• ATC puts demo damage risk on bidder and retains sample till finalisation.

Dry Suit category parameters vs wet-suit ATC

Clarify whether GeM Dry Suit specification rows are mandatory for offered product, or ATC 3 mm neoprene wet suit + SCUBA kit governs, to avoid technical mismatch rejection.

ePBG validity vs 2-year warranty / 5-year service warranty

Confirm required ePBG validity period and claim period given 12-month ePBG field versus 2-year product warranty and 5-year service warranty/spares support.

Make-up of one 'set' and size matrix

Request definitive packing list for one deliverable set (including whether compass, tools, manuals, extra cylinder are inside the 20 kits) and size breakup for masks/suits/BCD/fins across S to XL.

• Undertaking already forces supply in different sizes as required after award — size mix affects cost.

Service centre in Assam and payment hold

Confirm whether warranty is on-site (service-centre clause N/A) or carry-in, and whether absence of an Assam functional service centre at bid time is acceptable if established within 30 days.

Quantity/BOM ambiguity driving price and eligibility risk

Conflicting 20 vs 100-scale quantities can cause under-quoting, failed past-performance math, or post-award delivery disputes.

• Past performance needs 50% of bid quantity — unclear whether that is 10 kits or 50 of each accessory.

Sample demonstration cost and rejection risk

Mandatory sample and in-water demo with bidder bearing damage cost; supplies may be rejected against approved sample and must be lifted in 15 days.

• Dive computer demonstration is expressly required.
• Buyer lab MTC check is sole acceptance criterion after supply.

Tight delivery and LD exposure

45-day delivery for specialised diving equipment plus SITC/training; GeM LD @ 0.5% of delayed quantity contract value per week, capped at 5% of total contract value.

• Option clause can add up to 25% quantity with formula-based extra time (minimum 30 days if original DP ≥30).

Performance security and payment hold

3% ePBG within 15 days of award; payments due only after PBG verification; bid payment timeline already 45 days from CRAC.

• Possible mismatch between 12-month ePBG field and multi-year warranty/spares obligations.
• Service-centre proof can further withhold payment if carry-in warranty applies.

High OEM turnover and no MSE/startup relief

OEM average turnover 500 Lakh and no MSE/Startup experience-turnover relaxation narrow the bidder pool and raise bid/no-bid threshold for smaller authorised dealers.

• MSE and MII purchase preferences are also off.

One-sided specification/change and certification rigidity

Competent Authority may cancel bid or amend specifications at any stage; only OEM certification accepted; unexplained datasheet mismatch rejects bid.

• Long-term spare support (5 years) and life-span OEM support plus possible separate AMC expectation add residual liability.

Short bid validity

30-day bid offer validity from end date is short relative to sample/demo technical evaluation risk, increasing extension or award-timing pressure.

Procuring organisation / office

Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society under Transport Department Assam; office of the Addl. State Project Director, AIWTDS.

• Ministry/State Name: Assam.
• Department Name: Transport Department Assam.
• Organisation Name: Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society.
• Office Name: Oo The Addl State Project Director Aiwtds.

Beneficiary / security favouring name

State Project Director, AIWTDS is the Beneficiary for EMD & Performance security where applicable.

• Beneficiary text: State Project Director, AIWTDS, Oo the Addl State Project Director AIWTDS, Transport Department Assam, Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society.

Consignee / reporting officer and delivery address

Consignee Santosh Biswa at AIWTDS, 3rd Floor, Directorate of IWT, Ulubari, Guwahati - 7, PIN 781007.

• This is the delivery/reporting address for the 20 quantity.

Email contacts for grievance / buyer

HOD grievance email [email protected]; Buyer email [email protected].

• No phone numbers for the buyer organisation are printed in the bid document.
• Physical hard-copy EMD (if any) is to the Buyer within 5 days of Bid End/Opening; no separate postal address beyond the AIWTDS Ulubari office/consignee address is given for submissions.