Handloom Cotton Bed Sheets (V2) as per IS 745
Employees State Insurance Corporation (esic)
ERNAKULAM, KERALA
Bid Publish Date
30-Dec-2025, 5:49 pm
Bid End Date
06-Feb-2026, 12:00 pm
EMD
₹4,72,500
Location
Progress
Quantity
125000
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
West Central Railway invites bids for handloom cotton bed sheets (V2) as per IS 745 (Q2) to be supplied in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462001. The tender allocates an EMD of ₹472,500 and requires BIS certification, with NABL/ILAC or Central Government Lab test reports to prove conformity. Suppliers must provide an advance sample for buyer approval within 15 days of award, with a 21-day window for buyer feedback and modifications. The scope is restricted to supply of goods, with a potential option clause for quantity adjustments up to ±25% of bid quantity during contract. A strengths-based emphasis includes logo/totem marking, handloom mark, screen-printed longitudinal strips, and color/size parameters defined by BIS standards. The tender emphasizes compliance, sample approval workflow, and formal inspection by a nominated agency, stressing adherence to contract framework and timely delivery.
Product category: Handloom cotton bed sheets (V2)
Standard: IS 745 (Q2)
Mass per unit area (GSM) as per BIS specification
Size dimensions: cm x cm (exact values per BIS schedule)
Colour: specified by tender
Markings: Logo/Totem Marking, Screen Printed Identification Mark, Handloom Mark
Test reports: NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab
Advance sample: required within 15 days of award; approval within 21 days
EMD amount of ₹472,500 required with bid submission
Quantity may vary ±25% during contract at contracted rates
Advance sample submission and buyer approvals govern bulk supply
NABL/ILAC or Central Lab test reports must be provided on demand
Delivery is for supply of goods only; inspections by nominated agency
Payment terms not explicitly stated; contract implies supply-based payment with sample-led approval and conformity tests
Delivery period anchored to original order date; extended period requires calculation (quantity variation) with minimum 30 days
Penalties align with contract terms; detailed LD provisions to be specified in final contract
Eligibility for supply of handloom textile goods under BIS IS 745 (Q2)
Demonstrated experience in supplying bed sheets or similar textile products
Financial capability to sustain EMD of ₹472,500 and supply orders
Employees State Insurance Corporation (esic)
ERNAKULAM, KERALA
Eastern Railway
HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL
Employees State Insurance Corporation (esic)
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
South Eastern Railway
East Central Railway
Tender Results
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| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | Technical Specification of the Product | Handloom Cotton Bed Sheets as per BIS Specification No. IS 745:2021 (Latest) |
| Specification | Variety as per BIS specification (Mass in gram per square meter) | Variety No - 12 (140 g) |
| Certification | BIS Certification | Yes, No Or higher |
| Size | Size (Length x Width) (cm x cm) | 229 x 140 |
| Color | Colour | White Bleached |
| Logo/Totem Marking | Logo/ Totem Marking | Size, Design, Type and Location of Logo(s) as per buyer's requirement |
| Logo/Totem Marking | Screen Printed Identification Marking (longitudinal Running Strips) | As per buyer's requirement |
| Logo/Totem Marking | Handloom Mark | Yes |
| Test Reports | Availability of Test Report from NABL/ ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab to prove conformity of products to the specification | Yes Or higher |
| Test Reports | Test reports to be furnished to buyer on demand, if claimed to be available | Yes |
| Advance Sample | Agree to provide Advance Sample for buyer's approval before commencement of supply (Applicable in case of orders placed against bid and not applicable in case of Direct Buying) | Yes |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar supply of bed sheets or textile goods
Financial statements (audited) for the last 2-3 years
EMD submission proof (online or DD as applicable) ₹472,500
Technical bid documents confirming BIS IS 745 (Q2) compliance
OEM authorization or authorized supplier letter (if applicable)
NABL/ILAC test reports or Central Government Lab conformity reports
Advance sample submission documentation plan
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Bidders must meet eligibility criteria for West Central Railway textile procurement in Bhopal. Provide BIS IS 745 (Q2) compliance, NABL/ILAC lab reports, advance sample within 15 days, and EMD ₹472,500. Include GST, PAN, financials, and OEM authorization if required; ensure delivery terms align with ±25% quantity flexibility.
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar supply, audited financial statements, EMD proof of ₹472,500, technical compliance with IS 745 (Q2), NABL/ILAC or Central Lab test reports, and advance sample submission plan with 15-day timeline.
Test reports must be from NABL/ILAC accredited labs or Central Government labs. Reports should prove conformity to IS 745 (Q2) specifications, including GSM mass, size, color, and logo markings, with availability on demand by the buyer.
Quantities may be varied by ±25% of the bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency of the contract, with delivery time recalculated using the specified formula and a minimum extension of 30 days.
The EMD amount is ₹472,500. Submissions must include proof of payment or exemption as per tender terms, with the bid including this EMD for eligibility and to secure performance obligations.
Submit 5 advance samples within 15 days of award; buyer will approve or request modifications within 21 days. If delayed approval occurs, delivery period is adjusted without LD; major deviations may trigger fresh samples or contract termination.
West Central Railway (Indian Railways) is the issuing organization for the handloom bed sheets tender, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The procurement emphasizes BIS IS 745 (Q2) compliance and tested conformity via NABL/ILAC labs.
Bed sheets must include Logo/Totem Markings, Screen Printed Identification Marking (longitudinal strips), and a Handloom Mark as part of the product specifications under IS 745 (Q2). Markings must be visible and compliant with BIS standards.
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