Northern Railway Khadi Long Cloth IS 3771 (Q1) PAC Tender 2026 India

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with Northern Railway (Indian Railways) for Long Cloth Cotton Khadi IS 3771 (Q1) PAC Only. Key requirements include colour fastness to light per IS 2454 (latest) and washing fastness with colour change/staining, plus mandatory NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab test reports confirming conformity. The supplier must provide advance samples for buyer approval before bulk manufacture and comply with KVIC procurement constraints. Pre-dispatch inspection is required by RITES at the manufacturer’s premises, with KVIC Mumbai coordinating quantity distribution post award. The contract includes a 25% quantity variation option and a phased delivery framework, emphasizing specific quality and approval milestones. This tender emphasizes Khadi fabric standards, NABL testing, and advance sampling to ensure spec compliance and timely delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Long Cloth Cotton Khadi IS 3771 (Q1) PAC Only
• Colour requirements: specified colour; Colour Fastness to Light (IS 2454 latest); Colour fastness to Washing (change in colour and staining on adjacent fabric)
• Test/report: NABL/ ILAC accredited lab or Central Government Lab test report proving conformity
• Advance sample: provide advance samples for buyer approval prior to bulk supply; 5 samples to be submitted within 15 days of award; final material inspected as per tender conditions
• ATC & procurement flow: item reserved for KVIC procurement; pre-dispatch inspection by RITES; KVIC Mumbai to manage quantity distribution post PO
• Delivery/option clause: quantity may vary ±25%; delivery periods adjusted per option clause

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Sample submission: advance samples required within 15 days of contract award; 5 samples mandated
• Inspection: pre-dispatch inspection by RITES at manufacturer site; final material inspection per tender
• KVIC reservation: procurement through KVIC; Mumbai office to coordinate distribution
• Delivery timeline: extended delivery time calculation applies when option clause is exercised; minimum 30 days
• Quality compliance: adherence to IS 3771 (Q1) PAC requirements; colour fastness and NABL/ILAC accredited test documentation
• Penalty/termination: deviations from contract specs may lead to contract termination or rejection of samples