Forest Department Chhattisgarh River Bed Sand Tender Kawardha 491336 2026 – River Bed Sand, 25% Variation, EMD ₹20000

Tender Overview

Forest Department Chhattisgarh invites bids for river bed sand procurement at Kawardha, Chhattisgarh 491336. Estimated value: ₹2,000,000 with an EMD of ₹20,000. No BOQ items are listed. The contract scope centers on supplying clean river sand, free from grit, stones, or boulders, meeting implied quality checks. The location and category indicate a state-level mineral sand supply to support forest or related government works. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing quantity variation up to 25% during and after award, with extension rules tied to the original delivery period. This tender emphasizes material quality and flexible finalizing terms, underlining supplier reliability and adherence to delivery timelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: River bed sand
• Core quality parameter: Sand free from grits, stones or boulders
• Technical parameter: Volume of deduction from voids (measurement or governance parameter not fully detailed; expect assessment against voids in sand packing)
• Certification/standard expectations: Not explicitly listed; bidders should ensure material conforms to general sand quality norms and contractual definitions. Delivery logistics and sample proof may be evaluated during tender adjudication.
• EMD: ₹20,000; payment terms to be clarified in terms and conditions; ensure compliance with bank or online submission as per procurement norms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery period adjustment: Time extension computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions may not exceed original delivery period.
• Bidder compliance: Bidders must adhere to option clause and submit as per ATC requirements; no explicit dates provided here.
• EMD: ₹20,000; documentation to accompany bid submission as per terms.
• BOQ: No items listed; bidders should prepare to adapt to potential ad-hoc quantity shifts.
• Delivery/contract execution: Based on last date of original delivery order; any extended period begins after extended delivery period.