Closed tender · India · Custom Bid for Services

Custom Bid for Services

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India invited bids for “Custom Bid for Services”. Bids closed on 8 October 2026, 09:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹36,285. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹6 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work worth ₹9.68 lakh or more and OEM Authorization Certificate. Reference: GEM/2026/B/7957676.

The work

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  • Regulatory/Statutory Compliance of Service
  • Compliance of Service to SOW, STC, SLA etc

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
₹36,285 · bank_draft|surety_bond
Performance security
5% of contract value
Bid validity
180 days
Contract period
5 Year(s)
Evaluation
Financial Document Indicating Price Breakup Required
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Published
17 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/7957676

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • The bidder must have experience for number of years as indicated above in bid document (ending month of March prior to the bid opening) of providing similar type of services to any Central / State Govt Organization / PSU
  • If the bidder is a Micro or Small Enterprise as per latest orders issued by Ministry of MSME, the bidder shall be relaxed from the eligibility criteria of 'Experience Criteria' as defined above subject to meeting of quality and technical specifications
  • If the bidder is a DPIIT registered Startup, the bidder shall be relaxed from the the eligibility criteria of 'Experience Criteria' as defined above subject to their meeting of quality and technical specifications

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work worth ₹9.68 lakh or more — Similar services costing not less than 80% of estimated cost
  • At least 2 similar works worth ₹6.05 lakh or more — Similar services costing not less than 50% of estimated cost
  • At least 3 similar works worth ₹4.84 lakh or more — Similar services costing not less than 40% of estimated cost
  • Successfully executed/completed similar Services over the last three years
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹6 lakh over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for OEMs
Regulatory/Statutory ComplianceCompliance of Service to SOW, STC, SLA etc
GST registrationClause 5 requires documentary evidence in the form of certified Audited Balance Sheets

Policy conditions

  • Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
  • Make in India: class_1
  • Bidders from certain countries are restricted
  • EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups

Documents to submit

  1. Experience CriteriaCopies of relevant contracts/orders for similar services
  2. Bidder TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
  3. Certificate (Requested in ATC)As requested in Additional Terms & Conditions
  4. OEM Authorization CertificateFor OEMs of offered products
  5. OEM Annual TurnoverFor OEMs of offered products
  6. Undertaking of Competent AuthorityMandatory for Custom Bid for Services
  7. GEM Availability Report (GAR)Required for custom bid functionality
  8. Introduction about the project/servicesFor procurement using custom bid functionality
  9. Payment TermsAs specified by buyer
  10. Project Experience and Qualifying CriteriaAs specified by buyer
  11. Pre Qualification Criteria (PQC)If any required
  12. Instruction To BidderAs specified by buyer