Rural Development Department Bihar Tricycle Rickshaw Tender 2026 Samastipur V2 Q3 - IS 550/CycleSpecs 2026

Tender Overview

The Rural Development Department of Bihar, soliciting a supplier for a Tricycle or Rickshaw for Carrying Goods (V2) – Q3 in Samastipur, Bihar 848101. Tender scope centers on procuring a durable, cargo-capable cycle with configurable load, frame dimensions, and security features. While the official BOQ shows zero items, the contract anticipates multiple units with a potential 25% quantity variation during procurement and contract execution. A distinctive requirement is the submission of Detailed Design Drawings within 7 days of award, with buyer approval or modification lists provided within 7 days; non-approval timing may shift delivery. The engagement emphasizes installation at the buyer-provided location and strict compliance with approved designs. Inspection and acceptance processes are pre-dispatch, with inspection charges borne by the buyer. Notable risk mitigants include anti-liquidity clauses and financial integrity checks for bidders. The procurement emphasizes a vendor capable of rapid iteration and precise adherence to buyer-drawn specifications, without disclosing the precise estimated value or EMD. The tender location, organization, and category are clearly defined, ensuring targeted vendor outreach for state-level government procurement in Bihar.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Tricycle or Rickshaw for carrying goods (V2) – Q3
• Key design elements: Driving mechanism, cart/container material, load capacity, frame angle sizing, cycle lock, and accessories
• Construction focus: Material and construction quality, frame dimensions, and safety features
• Delivery condition: Supply as per approved Detailed Design Drawings; modifications as directed by buyer
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises; buyer bears external inspection/testing charges
• Approval timing: Detailed Design Drawings due within 7 days of award; approval or modification list within 7 days; no LD for buyer delays in drawing approval
• Installation: Delivery and installation/commissioning at buyer-provided address, per contract terms
• Bidder integrity: No liquidation or bankruptcy; required undertaking to that effect

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates
• Delivery timeline: Extended delivery period calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extension up to original delivery period upon option use
• Payment/claims: Payment terms not specified; delivery timeline aligns with approved drawings and buyer acceptance
• Documentation: Bidder to provide financial standing, non-liquidity confirmation, and pre-dispatch readiness for inspection
• Warranty/LD: Penalties or LD not specified; inspection outcomes govern acceptance
• Address specifics: Delivery/installation to buyer-provided address; multiple locations envisioned as per buyer
• Compliance: Product must align with approved drawings and buyer-specified standards and modifications