Tender Overview
The purchaser is the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana Tribal Development Department of Gujarat, seeking supply of textile and bedding items including Cotton Mattresses (Q3), Bed Sheets - Handicraft (Q3), Quilt Covers (Q3), Cotton Pillows (Q3) and Pillow Covers Khadi (Q3). Estimated contract value is ₹8,700,000 with an EMD of ₹261,000. Key tender requirements include BIS marking for body casing fabric, NABL/ILAC or Central Govt lab test conformity, advance samples for buyer approval, and department logo marking. The scope emphasizes fabric specifications, size, color, stitch work, and compliance with designated standards. Location-specific context is Gujarat state, with a focus on Khadi and handicraft textile products and department-specific branding. Unique aspects include a robust pre-dispatch inspection clause and option to adjust quantity up to ±25% during execution, at contracted rates. This tender merges traditional textile craftsmanship with formal testing and quality assurance, shaping a procurement path for compliant suppliers. Tender opportunities like this require strict conformity to testing and branding requirements, along with supplier stability checks.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
From the provided data, the product set includes multiple textile components with precise quality controls:
- BIS Marking for body casing fabric
- Logo marking and type for departmental branding
- Test Reports from NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Govt labs; available on demand
- Advance sample provision prior to supply
- Material dimensions: Height, Length, Size, Width, Flap (Overlap)
- BASIC FABRIC: Fabric composition and color/print; CLOSURE details
- Technical parameters: Pattern, Type, Thread Count, Bedding Size
- Colour/ Style and Size (Excluding Border) with Length × Width
- Repeated references to test reports availability reflect ongoing quality assurance requirements
- Printing and stitching quality must align with department standards; multi-category items require BIS-compliant body casing fabric and declared color/style
- All items call for advance approvals and potential NABL/ILAC testing if claimed available for conformity
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may alter quantity by up to ±25% of bid quantity; delivery period adjustments follow a defined formula, with a minimum of 30 days
- GST handling: Bidders to determine applicable GST; reimbursement aligned to actuals or applicable rate
- Pre-dispatch inspection: Buyer or authorized agency may inspect at seller premises; inspection charges borne by Buyer; readiness communicated via email; 7-day inspection window
- Bidder financial standing: No liquidation or bankruptcy; bid must include a supporting undertaking
- Delivery & penalties: Delivery terms tied to original/extended delivery periods; penalties and LD terms are aligned to contract clauses
- Submission docs: GST, PAN, GST, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD, technical compliance, OEM authorizations may be required
- Overall, bidders must show compliance with required BIS/NABL/ILAC standards, provide advance samples, and be capable of meeting department branding and quality assurances
