Maharashtra State Police Backpack Tender 40L Mumbai 2026 NABL Tested 40L Backpacks

Tender Overview

Maharashtra State Police invites bids for 40L backpacks in Mumbai, Maharashtra under the Home Department procurement. The bid requires an EMD of ₹18,000 and adherence to NABL/ILAC accredited testing to prove conformity. Bidders must provide advance samples for buyer approval and ensure a functional service centre in the state of each consignee location. The category focuses on backpacks/rucksacks with specific material and testing requirements. The tender also includes an option clause enabling up to ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines governed by the original and extended periods. The absence of a BOQ indicates itemized standards may be embedded in the specification. This opportunity targets suppliers with established service networks and NABL-compliant testing capabilities, leveraging Maharashtra’s state-wide distribution.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Specification: NABL/ILAC accredited test conformity; central government lab acceptance.
• Materials: unspecified in detail; emphasis on compliance with specified testing and advance sample submission.
• Advance Sample: required before commencement of supply; samples to be approved by the buyer.
• Test Reports: NABL/ILAC accreditation proof or Central Government Lab certification.
• Category: Backpacks / Rucksack / Forty Liter – 40L capacity; generic material standards to be confirmed by buyer.
• Delivery/Installation: standard delivery terms under option clause; timelines linked to last date of original delivery order.
• Turnover & OEM: no explicit numeric turnover listed; bidders must meet buyer-specified turnover criteria in the bid document once disclosed.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,000.
• Option Clause: quantity may vary by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period with a 30-day minimum.
• Service Centres: functional service centre in each consignee state if carry-in warranty; establishment within 30 days of award; payment after evidence.
• Support: dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix required.
• Turnover Criteria: minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years (location-specific in bid); OEM turnover criteria also apply as per bid doc.
• Submission Docs: GST, PAN, experience, financials, EMD documents, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance certificates as applicable.