Tender Overview
The procurement, issued by Southern Railway (Indian Railways) covers Modular Table / Meeting Table / Centre Table (V2) with a projected value of ₹398,306. Aligned to railway office or conference room needs, the scope centers on precise table top and understructure specifications and finishes, including edge treatment, adjustable height, and optional pedestal/storage units. Bidders must address repetitive spec fields across table top and understructure categories, ensuring consistency with multiple edge tolerances and cross-sectional dimensions. The tender emphasizes formal supplier compliance, engineering rigor, and predefined material choices, aiming for durable, maintenance-friendly furniture compatible with rail deployments. The option clause for quantity variation up to 25% during contract execution is a notable feature to manage demand shifts.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Key product: Table Top and Understructure components with repeated parameter fields (edge availability, edge thickness ±5 mm, length tolerance ±50 mm, depth tolerance ±20 mm, adjustable height).
- Requirements include: material type for table top and understructure, cross-section dimensions for metal legs, thickness tolerances for wooden components, and whether a modesty panel or pedestal/storage unit is provided.
- Critical data points include: edge availability, thickness tolerances, and finish consistency to meet railway usage conditions. The BOQ shows no itemized quantities, but the estimated value signals scope across multiple units.
- Warranty period in months and alignment with railway quality expectations are requested, with emphasis on technical compliance and performance reliability.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD details are not disclosed in the summary; bidders must verify actual deposit requirements in terms and conditions.
- The buyer’s ATC clauses demand prior experience with similar railway/PSU/central government contracts and require contract/Purchase order copies with CRAC or RITES certificates.
- Deviation allowances are permitted if they do not affect safety, reliability, or performance; deviations must be clearly indicated in the ATC.
- Technical compliance for every specification parameter is mandatory; non-compliance risks rejection. Performance credibility assessments may influence award decision.
