Tender Overview
The Procuring Organization is the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Armed Police Forces, seeking white rubberized waterproof nylon rain capes with attached hood (Q3) for uniform protection. The estimated contract value is ₹6,931,624.00 with no BOQ items listed. Key selection features include mandatory advance sample submission, NABL/ILAC/AHSP lab conformance testing, and pre/post inspection by nominated agencies (NITRA or SSB BOO). The contract allows a 25% quantity variation during and after award, ensuring supply continuity. Unique aspects include strict warranty coordination, defect rectification timelines, and post-award penalties for delays.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: single texture white rubberized waterproof nylon rain cape with attached hood (Q3)
- Test & compliance: test report from designated AHSP/NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab; required for conformity proof
- Advance sample: advance samples to be provided for buyer approval before commencement
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch by NITRA or post-receipt by SSB’s BOO
- Delivery window and quantity: option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase/decrease; delivery schedule tied to original order timing
- Warranty & servicing: timely defect rectification within 15 days; penalties 0.5% of unit price per week; max cumulative penalty 10% of contract value
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: amount not disclosed in data; bidders must align with standard tender practice and provide security
- Payment terms: GST as applicable; reimbursement to be as per actuals or applicable rate; bidder bears GST implications
- Documentation: provide GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical compliance, and OEM authorizations if required
- Performance risk: penalties apply for delays; PBG may be forfeited to cover defects rectification costs
- Inspection: NITRA for pre-dispatch or SSB BOO for post-receipt verification
- Obsolescence clause: products must have at least 3 years residual market life and not be declared end-of-life by OEM
- Delivery terms: delivery to commence from the last date of the original delivery order, with extension rules defined by the option clause
