Tender Overview
The Technical Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir seeks procurement of multiple cricket and volleyball equipment, including Cricket Carry Bags, Cricket Bats, Gloves, Hand Guards, Helmets, Abdominal Guards, Thigh Pads, and Volleyball Net per IS 3345 (Q4). The scope emphasizes bat manufacturing standards with IS 828 (1979 latest) conformity, ICC federation compliance, and advance sample submission for buyer approval. The tender notes potential quantity adjustments within a 25% variation and phased delivery tied to contract performance, with buyers reserving extended lead times per option clause. Location references Kupwara district and government procurement context frame the bid under district sports development and youth services. Unique aspects include mandatory advance samples and explicit packaging and net-cord specifications for related cricket gear, signaling a combined equipment and accessory supply assessment. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting sport-specific quality norms and district-level supply reliability.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope includes: Cricket carry bags, cricket bats (various sizes), gloves, hand guards, helmets, abdominal guards, thigh pads, volleyball nets per IS 3345 (Q4).
- Standards and certifications: bats must conform to IS 828 (1979, latest) with grade per IS 828; products should align with ICC/national federation requirements.
- Technical commitments: advance sample(s) must be provided for buyer approval prior to supply; packaging guidelines specify per-pack and per-pair packaging types. Net cord material and mesh dimensions are defined.
- Delivery/quantity clauses allow up to 25% quantity variation during and after contract formation.
- Documentation readiness: OEM authorization and pre-approval processes implied by AtC clauses; bidders should prepare complete technical compliance and sample-ready submissions.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD and financials: bidder must provide solvency certificate within 60 days and active GST; annual sports turnover must exceed ₹30 lakh (FY 2024–25) from sports category sales.
- Experience: GeM-executed government orders with 80% of bid value evidenced by order copies, invoices, and CRACs; ITR for 3 years; CA-certified turnover statements.
- Submission specifics: PAN, GST, GST clearance up to 31-Mar-2025, active GSTIN, and mandatory acceptance undertaking on company letterhead.
- Delivery terms: 45-day delivery windows referenced in option clause for quantity adjustments; payment terms to be aligned with contract, with potential advances as per policy.
- Restrictions & notices: non-submission or expired documents lead to bid rejection; advance samples required for buyer approval before supply commencement.
