Women And Child Development Department Rajasthan POSHAN Weighing Scale Tender 2026 IS 9281 Compliance

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Women And Child Development Department Rajasthan for the supply of Weighing Scale (Infant) and Digital Weighing Scale (Mother & Child) under the POSHAN Abhiyaan programme. Estimated value is ₹119,250 with no disclosed EMD. The scope centers on supplied scales meeting POSHAN specifications, including waterproof body, rust-proof materials, and complete sling/trousers packaging. Unique aspects include explicit conformity to POSHAN scale standards and provision of pictogram usage instructions, with emphasis on rugged durability and low-light readability. This tender targets equipment suitable for maternal and infant weighing with secure fixation (2 hooks) and portable carrying bags, and requires calibration and certifications on demand. The tender emphasises supplier capability for on-site support and compliance with weights and measures procedures. The opportunity is location-relevant for Rajasthan, and the procurement is product-focused (scales) rather than service-based. The differentiators include IS 9281 compliance for the mother-and-child scale and POSHAN-aligned infant scale conformity, plus mandatory pre-qualification documentation and post-award service expectations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformity: Digital weighing scale (mother & child) to latest POSHAN Abhiyaan specifications; IS 9281 Part 1–4 compliance for the mother scale, and pictogram-based user instructions for infant scale.
• Display & Readout: clear, low-light readable display; tare, anti-skid, and fast reading due to damping mechanism; battery-powered display.
• Measurements: specified measuring range in kilograms, minimum graduation in grams, accuracy ± grams, reading time in seconds.
• Construction: rust-proof body, water-proof mechanics, smooth surface; 2 fixed hooks; includes sling and weighing trousers; carrying bag with shoulder strap.
• Certifications: units calibrated per Department of Legal Metrology; model approval and calibration certificates; weight & measures stamping; country-of-origin certifications on demand.
• Packaging: complete packaging with sling, trousers, instruction pictograms, and carrying bag; sling material and trouser fabric details defined.
• Warranty: duration specified in tender; on-site/off-site service terms as applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed; ensure alignment with procurement norms; bidders must meet IS 9001 and calibration standards.
• Delivery: supply to be completed per government terms; option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates.
• Service & Support: functional service center in state of consignee; dedicated toll-free service; escalation matrix required; evidence of center to be provided within 30 days of award.
• Audit & Testing: samples tested at AHSP labs or govt/NABL labs; testing costs for outside facilities borne by seller.
• Warranty & Penalties: warranty duration as specified; timely service within 15 days of defect notification; 0.5% of unit price as penalty if not serviced timely.