GAS CARBON DI OXIDE

Special Eligibility Criteria

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   Supply to be as per tender Description/Specification/Drawing.

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   (a) Firms must have satisfactorily executed at least for a minimum of 20 percent of the total tender quantity to Railways/ Central / State Govt Organization / PSU / Public Listed Company for the tendered item [OR] for the items having same description, but of different sizes/ ratings/capacities during 5 previous financial years and current financial year up to date of tender opening in a one single or multiple purchase orders for consideration of BULK orders. (b) If such past performance level is lower, then the offer may be considered [as responsive to S Railway requirements] for placement of developmental order not exceeding 20 percent of the net procurable quantity. (c) Tenderers, who have no past performance as above, may also be considered for developmental orders. For consideration of such developmental orders, such tenderers must enclose along with their quotation, details of M&P testing facilities, QAP [if available], Technical manpower/financial status available with them and MSE/NSIC registration certificate for same/similar items. (d) Firm must enclose successfully executed PO copies, R.Note copies, CRAC details, Inspection Certificate details etc. along with their offer as a proof for performance credentials. Performance credentials will not be evaluated with out any documentary evidence.

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Check List

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   The bidder agrees to supply the tendered stores at the rate quoted by him in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of this tender and Tender conditions available under mentioned link.
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   The bidder confirms that Rates and other financial terms quoted in relevant columns of financial bid will only be ruling terms for acceptance , and such terms quoted anywhere else should be ignored. [Denial of this condition not recommended]
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   If you are not a MSE or a consortia of MSEs formed by NSIC, please indicate percentage of sub contracts in execution of this tender that will be from Micro and Small Enterprise(in percent of order value ) with further breakup of MSE owned by SC/ST. (Information will be provided in % terms with 6 fileds; Micro owned by SC, Micro owned by ST, Micro owned by Others, Small industry owned by SC, Small industry owned by ST, Small industry owned by Others)
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   Have you purchased bid documents.
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   Have you quoted in the prescribed proforma.
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   Have you furnished the statement of deviations.[preferably nil]
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   Have you quoted price on the basis of free delivery to destination, indicating the break up.
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   Have you quoted delivery period correctly and precisely.
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   Have you kept your offer valid for 90 days. [validity of 120 days is required for items of Machinery and Plants]
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    Have you submitted authenticated copy of the document authorizing the signatory to submit offer and commit on behalf of tenderers.
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    Tenderers to acknowledge having read and also accept the Tender Conditions for Electronic Tenders as available at Southern Railway Stores Tender conditions available under mentioned link.
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    Have you attached any performance statements with your offer? For proof of supply to other railways / production units copy of Purchase Order, Inspection certificate and receipt note / certificate must be uploaded. Non-submission of such vital documents may be taken as their not having any such past performance.
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    Please check our website before submitting offer, whether any corrigendum to the tender has been issued or not.
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    ALL THE BIDDERS / TENDERERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY ARE GST COMPLIANT AND THIER QUOTED TAX STRUCTURE / RATES ARE AS PER GST LAW.
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    IN CASE THE SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS IS NOT LIABLE TO BE REGISTERED UNDER CGST/GST/UTGST/ SGST ACT. THE RAILWAY SHALL DEDUCT THE APPLICABLE GST FROM HIM / THIER BILLS UNDER REVERSE CHARGE MECHANISM (RCM) AND DEPOSIT THE SAME TO THE CONCERNED TAX AUTHORITY.

Commercial-Compliance

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   In case of road delivery, the date of delivery at destination [consignee's end] shall only be treated as delivery date irrespective of F.O.R. / F.O.T. condition mentioned elsewhere in the contract / tender.

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   Please indicate whether you are registered with any of the following Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE) agencies : District industries Centres, KVIC, KVIB, Coir Board, NSIC, Diretorate of Handicraft & Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of MSME. [Name the agency clearly]. If yes, then for availing benefits under MSME Act, should upload valid documents maintained under MSME Act such as NSIC Certificate etc duly marking the tendered item in the certificate. Otherwise, claim for benefits under MSME Act may not be entertained and also indicate whether the Enterprise is owned by SC/ST/woman. Please upload documents in support of this. [b] If you are not a MSE or consortia of MSEs formed by NSIC, please indicate percentage of sub contracts in execution of this tender that will be from Micro and Small Enterprises. [In percent of order value] with further breakup of MSE owned by SC/ST [Information will be provided in percentage terms with 6 fields; Micro owned by SC, ST, Others and Small Industries owned by SC, ST and Others]. [c] Please refer Para 15.0 Part-B of tender conditions.

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   HSN CODE 8607 [a] All the bidders/tenderers should ensure that they are GST compliant and their quoted tax structure/rates are as per the GST Law. Firms must indicate its GST registration number along with their offer. [b] In case the successful tenderer is not liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act, The Railway shall deduct the applicable GST from his/their bills under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned tax authority. [c] The firm should indicate the tariff code (HSN Code) for claiming GST for the tendered item. [d] The offer shall be evaluated based on the GST rate as quoted by each bidder and same will be used for determining the inter-se ranking. While submitting offer, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they quote correct GST rate and HSN number. [e] It shall be the responsibility of the bidders to quote correct HSN number and corresponding GST rate. The Purchaser shall not be responsible for any misclassification of HSN number or incorrect GST rate, if quoted by the bidder. [f] Wherever, the successful bidder invoices the goods at GST rate or HSN number which is different from that incorporated in the Purchase order, payment shall be made as per GST rate which is lower of the GST rate incorporated in the Purchase order or billed. [g] Vendor is informed that she/he would be required to adjust her/his basic price to the extent required by higher tax bill as per invoice to match the All inclusive Price as mentioned in the Purchase order. [h] Any amendment to GST rate or HSN number in the contract shall be as per the contractual conditions and statutory amendments in the quoted GST rate and HSN number, under SVC.

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   Any bidder from a country which shares a land border with India will be eligible to bid in this tender, only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority viz., Registration Committee constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The act of bidders confirming this condition shall construe as furnishing the following certificate: Tenderers shall confirm the following declaration failing which the offer will be ignored. " I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India.I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or,if from such a country,has been registered with the Competent Authority.I hereby certify that this bidder fulfills all requirements in this regard and is eligible to be considered.Where applicable,evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached."

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   Tenderers may note that their Offered delivery schedule should clearly indicate the starting time, rate of supply and finishing time. Firm should refrain quoting vague delivery schedule like 02 to 12 months or like 06 to 10 months.

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   [a] Tenderers are hereby advised to quote for supplying the tendered quantity as such to the respective consignee(s) as indicated in tender document. [b] If tenderers mention anywhere in their offer contrary to (a) above and/or mentions not to supply to some of the consignees, such offer would not be considered and liable to be ignored

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   Preferably manufacturers should participate. Participating traders/agents must attach authorization letter issued by the OEM or OEM authorized stockist along with their offer. Authorization letter should preferably tender specific. In case of general authorization letter, it must clearly indicate the validity period/expiry date. Offers with general authorization letter silent on validity period /expiry date will not be considered for placement of order and that offer is liable to be ignored. ( please refer Para 3.4 of tender condition).

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   FOR : DESTINATION BY ROAD. Accordingly, the firms are advised to quote on "FOR DESTINATION BASIS BY ROAD"

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   EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (EMD) : EMD shall be deposited by all vendors for tenders with estimated value above Rs.25 Lakhs subject to the applicable exemptions. For the exemptions and other details please refer Para 2.0 Part A of Southern Railway Tender conditions.2)In case of submission of Earnest Money Deposit in the form of Bank Guarantee, please refer Annexure- 6 of Part - B of Southern Railway Tender conditions.

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    SECURITY DEPOSIT (SD) shall be 5 % of total value of contract and shall be taken from all vendors for contract value above Rs. 25 Lakh subject to the applicable exemptions. For details please refer 10.0 Part A of Southern Railway Tender Conditions. 2)In case of submission of security Deposit in the form of Bank Guarantee, please refer Annexure 5 of Part-B of Southern Railway Tender conditions.

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    1. Regarding MSE Purchase Preference please refer clause 15.0 Part B of Southern Railway Tender Conditions available under mentioned link. 2.HSN code for this item is 8607. 3.Goods & Service Tax: Please refer Part A Para 14.0 Southern Railway Tender Conditions available under mentioned link.

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    1. For PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY (Preference to Make in India), please refer Para 16.0 Part B of Southern Railway Tender Conditions available under the mentioned link. 2.Procurement of the item is restricted to Class-I local suppliers with minimum local content of 50% (Class-I Local supplier as defined in Railway Board letter no: No.2020/RS(G)/779/2/Pt.1 dated 25.09.2020) only and the vendors who do not qualify to be "Class-I Local suppliers" (i.e., "Non-Local suppliers" or "Class-II Local suppliers" with local content less than 50%) should not quote in the tender as their offers shall not be considered for any ordering. In case any vendor who does not qualify to be a "Class-I Local supplier" for the tendered item participates in the tender, it does so at it's own risk and cost and Railways shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the vendor. 3.Please enter the percentage of the local content in the material being offered .Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India Policy as incorporated in the tender condition.

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    Delivery & Collection: Delivery of full cylinder to the Consignee and collection of empties from Consignee shall be the responsibility of the Firm. Cylinder Rental Period and Charges: A minimum free rental period of 60 days for cylinder holding is required. Cylinder Rental charges beyond free period, if any, may be quoted separately. This will not be considered for evaluation and ranking of offers. Supply should be effected without waiting for the return of empties. Cylinder Deposit Charges: Cylinder deposit charges, if any, may be quoted separately. This will not be considered for evaluation and ranking of offers. Other Inspection Certificates: Test Certificate for Purity & Capacity to be issued alongwith each and every supply to be made by the firm.

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    Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

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   I/We have carefully gone through the IRS conditions of contract (included and uploaded along with the bid document) particularly Para 2500 pertaining to "Code of Integrity, Misdemeanor and Penalties". I/We hereby certify that no other concerns or affiliates (such as having common partner/director/promoter/owner/holding company decision control etc.) have participated in this tender which can give rise to a conflict of interest or fall under anti-competitive practices. We understand that the offers of all such sister concerns including ours are liable to be rejected as per relevant provisions of IRS terms and conditions. I/We, affirm that we shall abide by the Code of Integrity in general, with specific reference to conflict of interest [Para 2502 (e)], anti competitive practices [Para 2502(c)] and obligation to proactive disclosures [Para 2503]. I/We understand that we are fully responsible for the above declaration and it shall not be the Railway's responsibility to verify the same. I/We are aware that we shall be liable for all consequences of violation of Code of Integrity, if detected, at any stage.