North Western Railway Chair for General Purpose Tender Ajmer Rajasthan IS 17631:2022 2026

Tender Overview

The North Western Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the supply of general purpose chairs, including seat cushions, upholstery, backrest, armrests, and minimal warranty provisions, to be delivered to Ajmer, Rajasthan. The scope is restricted to supply of goods with no BOQ items published. Key differentiators include BIS 17631:2022 certification requirement and an option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates. Inspection will be performed post-receipt at the consignee site, with pre-dispatch inspection not mandated. The purchase emphasizes compliance with specified chair components and a defined warranty baseline to ensure uniform comfort and ergonomics across seating rows.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Chair components include: Chair Seat with cushion, upholstery material, and color family; Chair Backrest with height ranges (Low-back: 200-400 mm, Mid-back: 400-700 mm), backrest material coverage, backrest color family, and optional Lumbar Support.
• Armrest presence and type to be specified; Warranty: minimum standard warranty in years.
• Compliance: BIS 17631:2022 mandatory; BIS licensed certificate required in ATC submission.
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection optional per ATC.
• Delivery scope: strictly the supply of goods; price to include all components and accessories. The supplier should provide past railway performance evidence if available.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% at contract; extended delivery period calculated by formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Scope: Only supply of goods; inspection by designated agency; post-receipt verification at consignee site.
• Mandatory certificates: BIS license with IS 17631:2022; failure to attach ATC certificates may lead to rejection.
• Purchase order realization requires railway confirmation of supply; past performance documentation for similar items may be requested; bid documents/terms clarifications only during representation, not after bid opening.