Eastern Railway Plywood for General Purposes IS 303 (V3) Q2 Tender 2025

Tender Overview

Eastern Railway, under the Indian Railways umbrella, seeks the supply of Plywood for General Purposes marked to IS 303 (V3) (Q2). The contract is a supply-only arrangement with a parallel option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation during and after award, at contracted rates. Pre-dispatch inspection may be conducted by RITES at seller premises if ATC selects it; post-receipt inspection is also by RITES at the consignee site. A mandatory BIS certificate must be uploaded and verified online; lack of BIS documentation can lead to rejection. The tender emphasizes compliance with IS 303 (V3) and requires adherence to general procurement terms including option-based delivery extension and inspection norms. This opportunity involves a single product category with a focus on quality accreditation and supplier readiness for timely delivery across rail project needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/category: Plywood for General Purposes marked to IS 303 (V3) (Q2)
• Standards/Certification: IS 303 (V3); BIS certificate mandatory and online verification
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by an approved IA if ATC selects it; Post-receipt inspection by RITES at consignee site
• Scope: Only supply of goods; delivery terms aligned with option clause (up to 25% quantity variation)
• Quality/Compliance: Ensure timely delivery under contract; adherence to IS 303 (V3) and BIS verification; mandatory certificate upload required
• Notes: No BOQ items listed; uniform product standard is critical; bidders should be prepared for BIS online validation and potential inspection scheduling

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extended delivery period applies with a minimum of 30 days
• Scope of Supply: Only supply of Goods; no service components
• Certificates: Upload of required certificates (including BIS) is essential; failure triggers rejection
• Inspection Agencies: RITES authorized for pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections depending on ATC selections
• Delivery/Payment Terms: Delivery timing tied to original delivery order; no explicit payment terms stated in available data
• Documentation: Bidder must ensure BIS certificate is current and online verifiable; ensure all relevant documents are submitted to participate
• Submission Readiness: Provisions require conformity to BIS and IS 303 (V3) standards for procurement eligibility