Zilla Parishad Akola Weightlifting Equipment Tender Maharashtra 2025 ISI/IWF/IWLF Standards

Tender Overview

Zilla Parishad Akola in Maharashtra (AKOLA 444001) seeks procurement of Weightlifting Bar and Collars and a Preacher curl bench under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. The scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any statutory clearances. The bid requires advance sample provision, and quantity options may adjust by up to 25% during contract, at contracted rates. A strong emphasis on certification, after-sales service, and on-site support differentiates this tender. This opportunity targets suppliers with robust fitness equipment manufacturing and maintenance capabilities, aligned to national/international federation standards. The tender favors vendors offering ISO 9001, service centers in-state, and OEM authorizations where applicable, with timely delivery and post-sales support. Key differentiators include compliance with IWF/IWLF requirements and the advance-sample provision requirement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: Weightlifting Bar and Collars, Preacher curl bench; process includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Standards required: IWF/IWLF conformity; ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; advance samples to be provided prior to supply.
• Dimensions and mass constraints: bar length, diameter, sleeve length, grip diameter, rim diameter, and knurling in grip section as per weightlifting equipment norms (to be validated against IWF/IWLF specs).
• Certification/approval: product to confirm with international/national federation requirements; advance sample approvals prior to commencement.
• Service/after-sales: dedicated service centre in the state; 30-day setup if not existing; toll-free support and escalation matrix must be provided.
• Delivery/installation: scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and statutory clearances if any.
• Warranty/AMC: not explicitly stated, but ISO 9001 and service-center commitments imply post-sale support expectations.
• BOQ: no items listed; emphasis on complete equipment set and compliance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: quantity may vary by up to ±25%; extended delivery time recalculated as (increase/original) × original period with a minimum of 30 days.
• Scope of supply: price to include supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and any required statutory clearances.
• Service centers: must have a functional service centre in the State of Maharashtra; if not existing, establish within 30 days of award; payment released after documentary evidence of the service centre.
• Service support: dedicated/toll-free phone line and escalation matrix for service support.
• Quality/standards: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM; compliance with IWF/IWLF specifications for product.
• ATC/ATC documents: bidder must review/upload additional site-specific ATC documents as provided.
• Delivery terms: timeframes aligned to original and extended orders with option clause; ensure timely delivery and commissioning.