Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Department Household Refrigerating Appliances Tender 2026 IS 17550

Tender Overview

The Technical Education Department, Himachal Pradesh, seeks procurement of household refrigerating appliances conforming to IS 17550 (Q2) for use within the state. The scope includes refrigerating appliances with direct cool and frost-free options, standardized by Indian Standards, and carrying BEE star ratings. Key model considerations include total volume, number of shelves, shelf material, and finish/color suited to buyer preferences after contract placement. The contract may include buyer-specific requirements such as added features or accessories, and a testing framework with a designated laboratory for conformity reports. This tender emphasizes supplier compliance with governing standards and documentation, and it notes flexible product attributes aligned to model quotations, with potential variation in finish and color based on model quoted. The procurement aims to equip institutions under the department with compliant, tested refrigeration solutions that meet statutory labeling and energy efficiency expectations while enabling supplier flexibility on model selection within specification bounds.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: IS 17550 compliant household refrigerators; product conformity with Indian Standards
• Technology: Refrigerating appliance technology; direct cool and frost-free variants
• Capacity/Volume: Distinct total volume requirements for both direct cool and frost-free configurations
• Design: Type of door, number of shelves, and shelf material per model quoted
• Energy/Performance: BEE star rating applicability; rating validity period
• Finish/Colour: Finish type and actual color per model; mutually agreed post-contract
• Warranty: Warranty on product and Warranty on compressor (years to be stated by bidder)
• Documentation: Lab testing type and conformity reports; provision of all test supporting documents on demand
• Developer/Buyer Rules: Any additional buyer-specific features or accessories required with the model
• Lab/Certification: Type of lab conducting product tests to prove conformity to governing specification
• OM/OEM: Any brand or OEM-specific requirements, if applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may alter order quantity by up to ±25%; extended delivery periods calculated by specific formula with minimum 30 days; procurement may extend delivery under option as per policy
• Purchase Preference: Reservation for Micro and Small Enterprises with validated online credentials (UDYOG AADHAAR/URC); manufacturer status required for goods bid; traders excluded for goods bids
• Compliance with all tender terms, submission of required documentation, and timely delivery within the extended window when applicable