Tender Overview
North Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for Bag Sleeping Light Weight (Defence) under Q2. The procurement scope is the supply of goods, with an EMD of ₹208,550. The tender emphasizes compliance through advance sample submission and verification via AHSP/NABL/ILAC accredited lab reports. Bidders must demonstrate defense authority registration and provide advance samples for approval prior to bulk manufacturing. The project hinges on meeting contract specifications, supplier performance, and post-award sample conformity, with submission of supporting documents to prove prior similar deliveries. The award will depend on eligibility, technical compliance, and demonstrated supply capability within the bid framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Sleeping bag, lightweight, suitable for defence applications; variations in size/shade allowed as “similar item” per terms
- Registration: Evidence of registration with a Defense Authority required
- Test Reports: Availability and on-demand provision of test reports from AHSP/NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab to prove conformity
- Advance Sample: Offeror must provide 3 advance samples within 7 days of contract award; approval or modification list provided within 5 days
- OEM/Dealer: Authorized OEM/dealer authorization mandatory; performance proofs must cover at least 20% of total bid quantity in any one financial year
- Supply Scope: Bid price must include all components; scope is strictly supply of goods, not services
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹208,550
- Eligibility: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar sleeping bags (20% of bid quantity) to a Central/State Govt organization/PSU in any of the last 3 financial years
- Documentation: Submit contract/purchase orders, proof of receipt/acceptance (CRAC/R-note) from consignee, and bid-specific authorization if acting as an agent
- Advance Sample & Modifications: 3 samples to consignee within 7 days; buyer to approve or list modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must conform to approved sample or contract may be terminated