Open tender · India · Hay Grass (Loose and Bundle)

Hay Grass (Loose and Bundle)

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Hay Grass (Loose and Bundle)”. Bids close on 10 October 2026, 10:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹32,445. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹4 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and OEM Authorization Certificate. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.

The work

Supply of Hay Grass (Loose and Bundle) - 51500 kg

  • Shelf life: 3.0 - 24.0 months or higher
  • As per GeM Category Specification
  • Test Report to be submitted to buyer on demand

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
₹32,445 · bank guarantee or surety bond
Performance security
5% of contract value
Bid validity
180 days
Contract period
335
Technical opening
11 Oct 2026, 10:00
Evaluation
Past Performance carries 40% weightage
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Published
30 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8037208

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • Cost of test shall be assessed at the rate charged by the Laboratory to private persons for similar work
  • Inspector shall have the right to put all the stores or materials forming part of the same or any part thereof to such tests as he may like fit and proper as per QAP/governing specification
  • The seller shall not be entitled to object on any ground whatsoever to the method of testing adopted by the Inspecting officer
  • Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, the quantity of the stores or materials expended in test will be borne by seller
  • Inspecting officer is the Final Authority to Certify Performance / accept the consignment
  • The seller shall if so required at his own expense shall mark or permit the Inspecting officer to mark all the approved stores with a recognised Government or purchaser's mark

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • Supply of Hay Grass (Loose and Bundle) to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹4 lakh over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for OEM bidders
GST registrationRequired for bidder registration on GeM

Policy conditions

  • Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
  • Make in India: class_1|class_2
  • Minimum local content: 50%
  • EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups

Documents to submit

  1. Experience CriteriaProof of past experience with similar products
  2. Past PerformanceProof of supply of 40% of bid quantity in last 3 years
  3. Bidder TurnoverAudited balance sheets or CA certificate
  4. Certificate (Requested in ATC)As per Additional Terms and Conditions
  5. OEM Authorization CertificateFor OEM bidders
  6. OEM Annual TurnoverAudited balance sheets or CA certificate
  7. Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC)As per Additional Terms and Conditions
  8. UndertakingNot under liquidation, court receivership or bankruptcy