NIFT Kangra Sewing Machines Tender 2026 New Delhi Single Needle Lock Stitch Electronic Button Hole

Tender Overview

National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Head Office, New Delhi invites bids for procurement of sewing machinery, including SINGLE NEEDLE LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINES, ELECTRONIC BUTTON HOLE MACHINES, and FEED OF THE ARM MACHINES for the Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (176001) location. The bid requires an EMD of ₹123,000, data sheets to be uploaded, and OEM installation/ training by an authorized resource. An option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines adjusting accordingly. Bidders must demonstrate 3 years of government/PSU supply experience and provide contract copies as evidence. OEM authorization and a DD/FD/ PBG path for performance security are clearly defined. The tender emphasizes strict data-sheet alignment with offered products to avoid rejection, and requires submission of manufacturer authorization when bidding through distributors.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: procurement of SINGLE NEEDLE LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINES, ELECTRONIC BUTTON HOLE MACHINES, and FEED OF THE ARM MACHINES for NIFT Kangra.
• Data sheet requirement: bid must include product data sheets; mismatches may lead to bid rejection.
• Experience criteria: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contract copies per year.
• Installation/Training: installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training to be executed by OEM or OEM-certified resource or authorized reseller.
• Authorization: OEM authorization form/certificate required for distributors; include contact details.
• EMD/PBG options: EMD value ₹123,000; performance security can be through DD in favor of NIFT Kangra or approved PBG; after award, scanned DD can substitute PBG with hard copy to be delivered within 15 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹123,000; payment method to be clarified in bid documents; acceptable forms include Demand Draft and PBG options.
• Delivery/option clause: quantity may vary up to 25% of bid quantity at contract; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Experience: minimum 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of same/similar category products to government or PSU entities; provide contract copies.
• Authenticity: Data Sheet vs product specification alignment mandatory; mismatches cause rejection.
• Authorizations: OEM authorization or certified resellers must submit complete details (name, designation, address, email, phone).
• Delivery terms: installation and training by OEM or authorized resource; delivery timelines aligned to delivery order dates.
• Documentation: bid must include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, and OEM authorizations as applicable.