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Tender ID Tender1422
Reference No. TendersTime1422
Tender Brief BSWML Exposure Visit Tender 2026: Bid for Executive & Technical Officials Capacity-Building Programme – Call 3
Tender Description BSWML invites bids for exposure visit services for executive and technical officials under SBM U-2.0. Check eligibility, EMD, tender fee, dates, and documents.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Tender Overview

Particular
Details
Tender Authority
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML)
Tender Number
BSWML/2025-26/SE0250/CALL-3
Tender Title
Providing exposure visit service for Executive officials and Technical officials as part of the capacity-building programme
Category
Services
Selection Method
Least Cost Selection (LCS)
Bid System
Two Cover / Technical and Financial Bid
Estimated Tender Value
₹1,40,17,500 / ₹140.17 lakh
Contract Duration
06 months
Tender Fee
₹3,510
EMD
₹2,10,255
Submission Mode
Online through Karnataka KPP Portal only
Location
BSWML Managing Director Office, Bengaluru
Tender Status
Published / Call-3
Source: uploaded RFP and tender metadata.

Scope of Work

The selected service provider will be responsible for end-to-end management of exposure visits for BSWML/GBA executive and technical officials. The work includes planning, coordination, logistics, travel, accommodation, meals, documentation, reporting, and post-visit learning consolidation.

Key scope components include:
  1. Organising exposure visits to selected high-performing ULBs in India known for best practices in solid waste management, sanitation, cleanliness, governance, and SBM U-2.0 implementation.
  2. Managing visits for field-level technical staff, executive staff, and senior officials.
  3. Arranging air travel, local transport, ground logistics, and safe movement during the visit.
  4. Providing suitable accommodation, minimum 3-star category or equivalent, along with clean and safe meals.
  5. Ensuring participant safety, emergency support, insurance where applicable, and compliance with labour, transport, and safety norms.
  6. Preparing visit-wise itineraries, attendance records, photo/video documentation, and consolidated post-visit reports.
  7. Submitting reports highlighting learnings, best practices, and replication potential for BSWML/GBA.

Objectives of the Tender

The exposure visit programme is intended to build institutional learning and capacity among officials by enabling practical exposure to successful models in sanitation and solid waste management. The major objectives are:

  1. Capacity building of executive officials, technical officials, and field-level personnel.
  2. Knowledge exchange on best practices in solid waste management and sanitation systems.
  3. Understanding successful city-level planning, monitoring, citizen engagement, and cleanliness governance models.
  4. Replication and contextual adaptation of proven models within BSWML/GBA.
  5. Strengthening performance under SBM 2.0 benchmarks such as ODF, GFC, Water+, and Swachh Survekshan indicators.

Pre-Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Criteria
Requirement
Legal / General Eligibility
Bidder must not be under declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices by Government of Karnataka.
Turnover Requirement
Minimum annual financial turnover of ₹280.35 lakh achieved in any two years during the last five financial years, i.e., FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
Similar Work Experience
Bidder / JV must have completed at least one similar nature of work valued not less than ₹70.09 lakh in any one year during the last five financial years.
Eligible Client Experience
Experience should be with Government department in India/Karnataka/other state, ULBs, PSUs, or listed companies.
Work Certificate
Work done certificate must be uploaded and certified by an officer not below the rank of Executive Engineer and/or Deputy General Manager.
Liquid Assets / Credit Facility
Bidder must submit proof of liquid assets or credit facilities of not less than ₹70.09 lakh.
Joint Venture
JV is permitted as per RFP conditions, with maximum two entities, joint and several liability, JV agreement, and nominated partner-in-charge.

The RFP clearly states the turnover, similar work, and liquid asset requirements as part of the qualification criteria.

Financial Criteria

Financial Parameter
Requirement
Minimum Annual Turnover
₹280.35 lakh in any two years during FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25
Similar Work Value
At least one similar work of ₹70.09 lakh or more
Liquid Assets / Credit Line
Minimum ₹70.09 lakh
Net Worth Requirement
Not specifically mentioned in the uploaded RFP/tender metadata
Security Deposit
5% of estimated cost before award, in the form of FDR/BG as per RFP
Bid Currency
Indian Rupees

Important Dates and Deadlines

Event
Date & Time
Tender Document Date
12 May 2026
Tender Publishing Date
13 May 2026, 14:01:26
Last Date to Upload Pre-Bid Queries
16 May 2026, up to 15:00 hrs
Pre-Bid Meeting
16 May 2026, 15:00 hrs as per RFP calendar
Bid Submission Closing Date
20 May 2026, up to 16:00 hrs
Technical Bid Opening
21 May 2026, 16:30 hrs
Financial Bid Opening
To be notified to technically qualified bidders

Note: Tender metadata shows the pre-bid meeting time as 13:40:07, while the RFP calendar states 15:00 hrs. Bidders should verify the latest schedule on the KPP portal before participation.

Tender Fee, EMD and Submission Details

Requirement
Details
Tender Fee
₹3,510
EMD Amount
₹2,10,255
EMD Mode
e-Payment through KPP/e-Procurement mode; payment must be credited before bid submission deadline
Split EMD Details
Tender metadata indicates split EMD: ₹1,00,000 cash and ₹1,10,255 Bank Guarantee
BG Validity
90 days as per tender metadata
EMD Exemption
No explicit EMD exemption found in the uploaded document
Submission Mode
Online only
Bid Portal
Karnataka KPP Portal
Bid Type
Two-cover system: Technical Bid and Financial Bid
Late Submission
Not allowed by the electronic bidding system after the deadline
The tender requires bidders to ensure successful credit of tender processing fee and EMD before the last date and time. EMD payment through e-payment mode must be made as one single transaction; part payments are liable for rejection.

Required Details and Compliance Table

Requirement
Tender Condition
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
The RFP states minimum annual turnover of ₹280.35 lakh in any two years during FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. It is not worded as “average annual turnover.”
Net Worth Requirement
Not mentioned
Minimum Experience
One similar work of minimum ₹70.09 lakh in any one year during the last five financial years
Submission Mode
Online only
EMD Exemption
Not specifically mentioned / no clear exemption stated
Tender Fee Required
₹3,510
Mode of EMD
Online/e-Payment through KPP Portal; tender metadata also indicates split EMD with cash and BG components
Estimated Cost
₹1,40,17,500 / ₹140.17 lakh

Document Checklist for Bidders

Bidders should prepare and upload the required technical and financial documents through the KPP portal. The following checklist is based on the RFP and tender metadata:

Document / Requirement
Purpose
Technical Proposal Submission Form
Formal technical bid submission
Company Registration Certificate
Proof of legal entity registration
Annual Turnover Certificate
Proof of financial turnover
Audited CA Certificate of Annual Turnover
Supporting financial status document
Work Done Certificate
Proof of similar work experience
Line of Credit / Bank Certificate
Proof of liquid assets or credit facility of at least ₹70.09 lakh
Contractor’s References
Details of similar assignments completed in the last five years
Comments and Suggestions on TOR
Technical response to Terms of Reference
Power of Attorney / Authorised Signatory Document
Authorisation for bid signing and submission
JV Agreement / MOU, if applicable
Required for joint venture participation
Power of Attorney for JV Partner-in-Charge, if applicable
Required for JV representation
Small Scale Industries Certificate
Listed in tender metadata as a technical bid document
Tender Fee Payment Proof
Proof of tender fee payment
EMD Payment Proof / BG Details
Proof of EMD compliance
Financial Bid / Price Schedule
To be submitted online as per KPP format
Any Other Documents as per RFP
Additional statutory, eligibility, or portal-required documents
The tender metadata lists Annual Turnover Certificate, Company Registration Certificate, Small Scale Industries Certificate, Work Done Certificate, Line of Credit, and Audited CA Certificate of Annual Turnover among the required/supporting documents.

Submission Guidelines

Bidders must submit both the Technical Bid and Financial Bid online through the Karnataka KPP portal. The bidder should be registered on the portal and must have a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). The completed bid, along with scanned copies of the required certificates and documents, must be uploaded before the deadline. The electronic system will not allow late submission after the prescribed time.

Financial bids will be opened only for bidders who qualify in the technical evaluation. The final selection will be based on the lowest evaluated financial proposal among technically qualified bidders under the Least Cost Selection method.
Minimum Average annual Turnover ₹280.35 lakh
Net Worth Not Mentioned
Minimum Experience 5 Years
Submission Mode Online
EMD Exemption No (Not Mentioned)
Tender Fee (Number) ₹3,510
EMD (Number) ₹2,10,255
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost ₹140.17 lakh
Start Date of Document Collection 13 May 2026, 14:01:26
Pre-Bid Meeting Date 16 May 2026, 15:00 hrs
Last Date for Submission 20 May 2026, up to 16:00 hrs
Opening Date 21 May 2026, 16:30 hrs
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