Eastern Railway Folding Chair (V2) Tender 2026 for Indian Railways Folding Chair Category in India

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) for the procurement of a Folding Chair (V2) category, intended for supply to railway facilities. The contract scope covers supply of Goods only with an option to increase quantities up to 25% of the bid/contract quantity. A dedicated toll-free service contact and an escalation matrix are required from the bidder or OEM. No BOQ items are listed, and the tender does not disclose an estimated value or EMD amount. The specification set focuses on chair components (frame, seat, backrest) and ancillary features (armrests, cushions, color family) to meet rail environment needs. Unique terms include the option-based delivery extension tied to the original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days. This tender requires bidders to align with the buyer’s flexibility on quantity and delivery while maintaining service support commitments and escalation pathways.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Generic Requirements: Frame material of chair
• Chair Seat: Seat material of chair; cushion presence on seat; color family of seat material
• Chair Backrest: Backrest material; cushion presence on backrest; color family of backrest material
• Chair Armrest: Availability of armrest in chair
• Delivery terms emphasize supply-only scope
• Service & Support: Bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free service number and a defined escalation matrix
• BOQ indicates zero items—no itemized quantities disclosed, focusing on structural and finish characteristics
• No explicit standards or brand mandates are stated in the data, but the emphasis is on generic chair components suitable for railway use

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25 percent at contract time and during currency; delivery extension calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; may extend up to original delivery period during option exercise
• Scope: Bid price must cover all costs for the supply of Goods only
• Service & Support: A dedicated toll-free number and a formal escalation matrix for service support
• No BOQ items; EMD/estimated value not disclosed in provided data; bidders should prepare standard bid documents and proof of service capability