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2.  DLW procures nearly 7000 items annually and floats more than 6000 tenders for this.  100% procurement through E-tendering.  All tenders are floated on IREPS platform.  Details of all purchase orders are provided on DLW’s website. 2

3.  Helpdesk for vendors – DLW’s website provides helpdesk numbers to resolve problems of vendors related to tender matters.  The website of CRIS also provides helpdesk numbers to resolve issue related to submission of offers against e-tendering.  To ensure more transparency and competitiveness, the concept of reverse auction has been started.  Details of all PO’s placed by DLW are displayed on DLW’s website. 3

4.  Read the Tender Conditions carefully and understand them well.  Provide information on all manufacturing and QA facilities available with you. Provide information on your financial capability. Provide information on your experience in similar products.  In case of Developmental Tenders, submission of Earnest Money is a must.  Developmental Orders normally don’t attract LD in case of delayed supplies. However, unless you supply against old orders, new orders may not be placed. 4

5.  New sources are usually considered for upto 5% of Net procurable Quantity in a tender. Mention desirable quantity required if there are strong reasons stating those reasons.  Your rates must be competitive for getting a Developmental Order  Need to have close liason with Design Deptt/RDSO until prototype is cleared. Payment will be released only after prototype clearance and supply as per PO’s terms 5

6.  For RDSO Controlled Items, prior clearance from RDSO is required unless it is a Developmental Tender  There are set procedures for supply, submission of bills, passage of bills and getting payment. Please get acquainted with the these procedures for helping us getting you your payment faster.  Rejected materials must be removed from DLW premises within specified time limit. 6

7.  Facilities to MSE sources due to them as per policy of Govt. of India is being given.  Similarly, facilities due to domestic manufacturers of electronic products as per policy of Govt. of India in this regard is also being ensured.  No Earnest Money / Security Deposit (Except safety Items) from approved Vendors. Bulk Quantity Orders on Approved Vendors. 7

8.  Ensure submission of offer against tenders in time  Provide all information as asked for in tenders with your offers  Must supply as per Production requirements  Keep us informed on supply status. Please inform in advance, if not able to supply in time.  All supplies to be marked as specified for tracing and linking with orders 8

9.  Supply of quality materials complying with ordered specification/drawing  Provide necessary inspection and other documents with supplies  Quick response against rejection of materials, if any.  Timely settlement of warranty issues 9

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