Surat District Panchayat Cast Iron Bench Tender Gujarat 2026 – 25% Quantity Option, Data Sheet & Turnover Standards

Tender Overview

Surat District Panchayat, under the Panchayats And Rural Housing Department Gujarat, invites bids for the procurement of Cast Iron Benches in SURAT, GUJARAT (394101). The tender contemplates supply of goods with an option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%, and requires submission of a product data sheet and OEM authorization where applicable. The bid emphasizes the need for sufficient turnover evidence and compliance with standard data sheets, with the scope limited to the supply of goods and not services. A key differentiator is the option clause, which can extend delivery time proportionally to the changed quantity, subject to a minimum 30 days. Bidders should prepare for a data-driven evaluation based on documented contracts in prior years and audited financials.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications provided in the tender data. However, critical terms include:
• Option Clause: Quantity adjustments up to 25% at contracted rates; delivery extension calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days;
• Data Sheet: Mandatory upload to enable parameter verification against product offered;
• Scope of Supply: Only supply of Goods (benches) with no installation or services identified;
• Data/Documentation: OEM authorization when bidding via authorized distributors; turnover evidence required; annual turnover criteria to be provided through audited statements or CA certificate; upfront evidence of prior supply of similar category products to government or PSU entities is required.
• Brand/OEM/Standards: No specific bench brand or standard is mandated in the available data; verifier checks will align with data sheet consistency.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allowing ±25% quantity adjustment during contract execution; delivery period recalculation with a minimum 30 days; adherence to original delivery logic.
• Bidder Financial Standing: avoid liquidation or insolvency; provide an undertaking within the bid.
• Experience Criteria: prior manufacturing/supply of similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for one year prior to bid opening; primary product value in bunch bids must meet criterion.
• Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorization required when bidding through distributors; include complete contact details.
• Data Sheet: mandatory product data sheet uploaded; any mismatch may lead to bid rejection.
• Turnover Requirement: last three years’ average turnover must meet bid document-specified threshold, supported by audited balance sheets or CA certificate; minimum years since establishment may be considered.