Forest Department Himachal Pradesh ISI Marked Galvanized Barbed Wire for Fencing Tender Mandi 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Forest Department, Himachal Pradesh, for the supply of Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire for Fencing, ISI marked to IS 278. The procurement location is Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (171302). The contract references ISI 278 compliant barbed wire with zinc coating and protective chromate conversion coating options. The order includes a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25%increase/decrease and delivery terms linked to the original delivery period, with a minimum additional time of 30 days. Pre-dispatch inspection is mandatory, conducted at the seller’s premises or designated lab, with inspection charges borne by the buyer. The tender demands strict adherence to the specified IS standard and inspection regime. This tender requires bidders to prepare for potential quantity variations and rigorous QA checks before dispatch, ensuring the product meets the IS 278 specification and corrosion protection requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Standard: IS 278, ISI marked wire for fencing
• Product Category: Galvanized steel barbed wire for fencing with ISI marking
• Coating Type: Zinc coating with potential chromate conversion coating option
• Physical Characteristics: Minimum and maximum mass per meter not specified in data; expect compliance with IS 278 dimensional tolerances
• Quality/Certification: ISI certification; inspection regime during pre-dispatch testing; AHSP labs may be involved
• Delivery/Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises; 7-day inspection window mentioned; external lab testing fees borne by buyer
• BOQ: No items listed; quantity adjustments allowed up to 25% under option clause

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• option clause: quantity can vary by up to ±25% at contract placement and during currency
• Delivery: period starts from last date of original delivery order; extended time formula provided with a minimum of 30 days; potential extension to original delivery period
• Inspection: pre-dispatch inspection at seller or designated lab; buyer bears external testing charges; in-house testing facilities must be free of cost
• Sample/testing: advance and bulk sample testing at designated labs; inspection timeframe is 7 days from email notification
• Penalties/LD: Liquidated damages terms exist implicitly via inspection and delivery schedule; specifics not enumerated in data
• Documentation: bidders must align with GTC terms and provide necessary compliance evidence
• Warranty/Support: not detailed in provided data; standard procurement terms may apply