Archaeological Survey of India procurement of assorted household and safety items for SIS Guards 2026

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) invites bids to procure a broad assortment of 28 items including phenol, bleaching powder, coconut/broom cleaning tools, hand gloves, LED lighting for SIS guards, spades, ropes, plastic furniture, Dettol hand wash, Harpic, and related consumables. The schedule and value are not disclosed. Bidders must submit samples to the consignee, establish a functional service centre within 30 days where needed, and satisfy pre-qualification criteria. An option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract, with extended delivery time calculations based on original quantities. Samples must be satisfactory to the consignee officer to avoid bid rejection.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Total items: 28 including safety gear, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, and maintenance items (e.g., Dettol hand wash, Harpic 1000 ml, LED bulbs, Nilkamal chairs, Plastic buckets/pans).
• No explicit product specifications in the BOQ; emphasis on supply and installation/commissioning experience for similar category products in the last three financial years.
• Mandatory pre-bid condition: bidder to have a registered office in the consignee state and to provide samples to the consignee location; on-site evaluation by consignee officer.
• Service & Support: functional service centre requirement in each consignee state; establishment within 30 days if not present; payment contingent on documentary evidence.
• Past project experience criteria: single order ≥35% of estimated bid value or multiple orders totaling ≥50% across three orders with performance certificates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must comply with the option clause allowing ±25% quantity changes.
• Delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time is calculated, minimum 30 days; possible extension to original delivery period.
• Samples to be submitted and deemed satisfactory by respective consignee officer; unfulfilled sample conditions render bid unresponsive.
• Bidders must have registered office in the consignee state; service centre establishment within 30 days if not present; payments released after submission of service centre evidence.