Rural Development Department Bihar FRP Bench Tender Katihar 2026 ISO 9001/14001/18001 | API Compliant

Tender Overview

The Rural Development Department Bihar, hiring for FRP bench procurement in Katihar (ZIP 854101), requests seating solutions with FRP seat and back sheets, GI pipe chassis, and tuned weight bearing specifications. The contract scope covers OEM-backed fabrication with color coordination for seats, back, and stand finishes, plus arm rests and overall main structures. Key differentiators include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 18001:2007 certifications for the OEM, and API-compliant body standards. The project emphasizes material integrity, durability, and standardized testing reports on demand. The absence of a BOQ implies a flexible, specification-driven quantity approach within the option clause, with a 25% quantity variation permitted by the buyer at contract time. The estimated value remains undisclosed; bidders must prepare for a range of unit costs aligned to the 3-year warranty window and after-sales support expectations. Unique aspects include mandatory samples, warranty terms, and extensive pre-qualification documents. This tender is targeted at suppliers capable of delivering FRP seating solutions conforming to the specified standards and the buyer’s stringent documentation requirements, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: FRP bench with GI frame
• Key components: GI pipe diameter (nominal bore), seats material, FRP sheets thickness (seat/back), weight bearing capacity (KG), arm rest, colour of seats/back, main structures, finish colour of stand/legs
• Finish/standards: API specification body conformity; OEM must be ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 18001:2007 certified
• Testing & warranties: Test reports on demand; 1 year grant and 3 year warranty; detailed warranty terms to be provided
• Documentation: mandatory sample before bid deadline; GST, PAN, UID and valid GSTR-3B; authorization certificate; previous work certificates; colorful item catalogues; notarized non-blacklist affidavit
• Delivery/scope: weight-bearing seating with durable FRP; color coordination per specification; API compliance where applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantee: not specified in data; bidders must comply with ATC and option clause provisions for quantity adjustments up to 25% across the contract
• Experience/turnover: minimum turnover requirement of ₹50 Lakh/year for last 2 years; prior similar work experience certificates required
• Documentation: submit GST certificate, PAN, UID, GST Returns (GSTR-3B), and annual financial statements; provide samples before bid deadline
• Warranty/odds: 1 year grant and 3 year warranty; ensure OEM certifications and post-sale support
• Anti-blacklist/affidavits: notarized affidavit confirming no blacklisting post bid publication
• ATC/authorization: provide OEM authorization certificate and color catalogues for offered items
• Delivery terms: delivery schedule linked to original last-date and option-based extensions with minimum 30 days; quantity adjustments allowed
• Compliance: ensure ISO certifications and API conformity where required