Forest Department Karnataka Electric Two Wheeler Tender Hassan Karnataka 573101 25% Quantity Extension 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a procurement by the Forest Department Karnataka for an electric two-wheeler (category: Motorcycle, Scooter and Moped) for use in Hassan, Karnataka (573101). The tender emphasizes potential quantity flexibilities up to 25% during contract execution and currency, with delivery timing anchored to original and extended delivery periods. It requires bidders to meet financial, GST and OEM support conditions, including post‑sale service in India for imported units. The procurement scope targets a standard electric vehicle with battery and motor specifications; however explicit unit values or BOQ items are not disclosed. The combination of a defined location, state-level agency, and option-based delivery adjustments constitutes a distinctive purchase framework for suppliers of EVs tailored to public sector needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle type: Electric two-wheeler (two‑wheeler category: motorcycle, scooter or moped)
• Key performance categories include: motor type, motor power (watts), energy consumption (kWh/100Km as per CMVR rules), battery type and capacity (kWh), ride range on full charge, payload capacity, wheel/tyre construction, front and rear brakes, and presence of a power regeneration facility
• Warranty expectations: vehicle warranty (years), electrical parts warranty (years), battery warranty (years)
• Compliance context: CMVR-based energy consumption metric and standard awareness
• Delivery/extension: option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation and corresponding delivery time adjustments with 30+ day minimums
• After-sales: OEM/Authorized Seller with registered Indian presence for imported units; post-sales service required in India
• Tender terms: GST handling at bidder’s discretion with actual/likely applicable rates; financial due-diligence on turnover for bidders and OEMs

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency
• Financial standing: bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload an undertaking
• GST: bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement capped to actuals or quoted rate (whichever lower)
• OEM requirements (imported): OEM must have registered Indian office for after-sales service; submit certificate
• Turnover criteria: minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years as per bid document; provide audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificates; consider year of incorporation for new entities
• OEM turnover: OEM’s average turnover over last 3 years must meet bid document thresholds; provide supporting financials