Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender267
Reference No. TrainingTender246
Tender Brief For calling E-Tender for empanelment of consultancy service of gap analysis, document preparation and support, training, and establishment of NABL accredited testing laboratories for IIITMK labs.
Tender Description The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K) has invited an E-Tender for empanelment of consultancy services to provide Gap Analysis, Documentation, Training, and NABL Accreditation Support for IIITMK Labs as per IS/ISO 17025:2017 standards.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Key Tender Details

  1.     Tender Reference Number: IIITMK/0752/2023
  2.     Tender Notification Date: 10 March 2025
  3.     Pre-Bid Queries Submission Deadline: 17 March 2025 (03:00 PM)
  4.     Bid Submission Deadline: 24 March 2025 (03:00 PM)
  5.     Pre-Qualification Cum Technical Bid Opening Date: 25 March 2025 (03:30 PM)
  6.     Tender Submission Mode: Online via Kerala e-Tender Portal (etenders.kerala.gov.in)
  7.     Place of Opening: Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
📌 Contact Email for Queries: purchaseoffice@duk.ac.in
 
Scope of Work
 
The selected consultancy firm will be responsible for:
 
✅ Conducting a Gap Analysis to identify infrastructure, calibration, documentation, and equipment requirements.
✅ Submitting a detailed report with recommendations and supporting IIITMK Labs in implementing them.
✅ Developing a Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) and conducting necessary proficiency tests.
✅ Assisting in NABL accreditation application and ensuring compliance with ISO 17025:2017 standards.
✅ Preparing all necessary documentation, including:
 
 Quality Manuals
  1.     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  2.     Primary Collection Manuals
  3.     Quality Control Procedures
    ✅ Providing technical, training, and support personnel for successful accreditation.
    ✅ Conducting on-the-job training programs for lab employees and core teams.
    ✅ Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring closure of non-conformities.
 
📌 Contract Duration: 1 Year (Extendable at the discretion of IIITMK)
Eligibility Criteria
 
✔ Registered Office in India
✔ Minimum 3 years of experience in NABL accreditation consulting
✔ Must provide at least three work completion certificates for similar projects
✔ Qualified professionals and technical team details must be submitted
✔ Proposal must cover all costs (application, training, travel, lodging, etc.)
✔ Firm should not be blacklisted by any government body

📌 Performance Security: 5% of the contract value (Deposit within 14 days of contract award)
Selection Method
 
🔹 Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)
 
    Shortlisting based on eligibility and scope of work compliance
    Presentation on marketing and branding capabilities
    Evaluation by an expert panel
 
🔹 Stage 2: Request for Proposal (RFP)
 
    Detailed Technical & Financial Proposals to be submitted
    70% weightage for technical evaluation
    30% weightage for financial evaluation (Lowest bid gets full marks, others scored proportionally)
    Highest combined score bidder wins the contract
 
Payment Terms
 
1️⃣ 30% – At agreement signing
2️⃣ 20% – Upon training completion
3️⃣ 20% – After final manual and process submission
4️⃣ 10% – After NABL application submission
5️⃣ 10% – After final assessment and non-conformity closure
6️⃣ 10% – After successful NABL Accreditation
 
Key Takeaways
 
✅ Strategic opportunity for NABL consulting firms
✅ One-year contract with possible extension
✅ Firm must ensure full compliance with ISO 17025:2017
✅ No additional costs beyond the approved budget
✅ Strong documentation and compliance requirements
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Start Date of Document Collection 10 March 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting Date 17 March 2025 (03:00 PM)
Last Date for Submission 24 March 2025 (03:00 PM)
Opening Date 25 March 2025 (03:30 PM)
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