Tender Overview
West Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for Handloom Cotton Pillow Covers (V3) BELT Q2 in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH 462001. The procurement covers the supply of handloom cotton pillow covers with IS 745 compliance and Handloom Mark labeling. Bid security is ₹228,490 (EMD). The contract allows a quantity variation of up to 25% of the bid quantity, with extension rules linked to original delivery timelines. Bidders must provide advance samples for buyer approval prior to bulk production, with a 7-day submission window and a 10-day response period.
- Location and organization: BHOPAL, Madhya Pradesh; West Central Railway
- Product category: Handloom Cotton Pillow Covers (V3) Q2; IS 745 standards referenced
- Key differentiator: Advance sample approval requirement and 25% quantity option
- Unique aspects: Handloom Mark labeling requirement and pre-dispatch inspection by a nominated agency
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Material: Pillow cover material as specified by IS 745
- Pillow cover variety: Table 1 of IS 745 (GSM, tolerance ±5%)
- Conformity: Table 2 of IS 745 standards apply to other requirements
- Size: Outside dimensions (Length x Width) with tolerance ±5%; border width in millimeters; flap width (min) in mm
- Packaging: Pack contains a specified number of pillow covers per pack; label with Handloom Mark
- Advance Sample: Submit 5 samples within 7 days of award; approval or modification list within 10 days; bulk supply to follow approved sample
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by nominated agency at seller premises; testing and conformity checks per contract terms
- Delivery/Scope: Scope of supply is the supply of goods only; delivery timelines governed by option clause
- Quality/Branding: Handloom Mark compliance; adherence to IS 745
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹228,490; payment terms not detailed in available text; ensure bid security compliance
- Scope: Only supply of goods (no works/services)
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates; delivery period extends if exercised
- Advance Sample: 5 samples to be approved; bulk supply aligned to approved sample; delays in buyer approval may shift delivery without LD
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by nominated agency; buyer may specify inspection process
- Sample/Cost: Samples required for testing are to be supplied by seller; any pre-supply sample costs borne by seller if not approved
- Compliance: IS 745 compliance with GSM and tolerances; Handloom Mark labeling required
