Archaeological Survey of India coconut paddles and related supplier procurement Cuddapah Andhra Pradesh 2025

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) invites bids for a category of hand tools and cleaning implements including coconut paddles, coconut brooms, soft brooms, stick brooms, axe with handle, jungle knives, spades with handle, plastic mortar pans, garden scissors, and dust bins. The procurement location is CUDDAPAH, ANDHRA PRADESH 516001, with 10 items listed in the BOQ though item specifics are not disclosed. The contract anticipates quantity variation up to 25% during order placement and currency, with delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery period. The opportunity requires bidders to provide samples and establish local service facilities if needed. The scope emphasizes supply and potential installation/commissioning of similar category products and compliance with local procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: coconut paddles, coconut brooms, soft brooms, stick brooms, axe with handle, jungle knives, spades with handle, plastic mortar pans, garden scissors, dust bins.
• No explicit technical specifications or IS/ISO standards are provided in the tender text; bidders should rely on typical Indian government procurement practices for consumer/durable goods of these categories.
• Key compliance expectations from terms include availability of local service centers within the responsible state, provision of samples at consignee location, and demonstration of prior supply/installation experience in similar product categories over the last 3 financial years. The BOQ lists 10 items but provides no quantity, unit, or value details.
• The option clause permits 25% quantity variation and corresponding delivery time calculation; bidders must plan for flexible order quantities and potentially extended delivery windows.
• Registration and sample submission are prerequisites; OEM or bidders must establish local presence and show evidence of functional service capability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial surety amount is not disclosed in the text; bidders must infer from applicable GEM/ASI tender norms.
• Bidder must have a registered office in the consignee state (Andhra Pradesh) and provide sample products at the consignee location.
• Past project experience required: supply/installation/commissioning of similar category products in the preceding 3 financial years with either one order of 35% of estimated bid value or two orders of 20% each, or three orders of 15% each, along with satisfactory performance certificates.
• Delivery: option-time adjustments permit extension, minimum 30 days, based on the formula ((increased quantity)/(original quantity)) × original delivery period.
• Payment terms: not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate standard government norms (milestones linked to delivery/acceptance) and ensure documentary evidence for service capability is submitted.
• Non-compliance risk: lack of samples or absence of a functional service center may render bidders unresponsive for bid participation.