South Central Railway Revolving Chair (V5) Tender 2026 – IS 550 Compliant Executive High Back Chairs for Indian Railways

Tender Overview

The South Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for supply of executive high-back revolving chairs with arm center pivot mechanism, similar to Godrej high-back chair or equivalent, under the generic ‘Revolving Chair (V5) (Q2)’ category. The procurement scope centers on office seating solutions with specific backrest, armrest, and lumbar/headrest features, to be delivered within the contractual timelines. The bidder must reference attached specifications, provide past performance evidence for bulk orders, and align with option clauses enabling up to 25% quantity variation. The initiative targets standardized, durable seating for administrative environments across SCR divisions, with emphasis on chair ergonomics and durability per annexed technical requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Chair type: Executive high-back revolving chair with arm center pivot mechanism; must be similar to Godrej high-back chair or equivalent.
• Seat: Upholstery material as per annexed technical specifications; seek comfortable, durable fabric or leatherette.
• Backrest: Height ranges depending on category – Low-back 200-400 mm; Mid-back 401-700 mm; High-back ≥701 mm; width options – Low 400-550 mm; Mid 551-700 mm; High ≥701 mm; lumbar support on backrest; headrest included.
• Armrest: Present in the chair; ergonomic arm support required.
• Tilting: Locking feature available while tilting backrest.
• Standards/Compliance: Ensure specification alignment with provided annexure; bidders should note deviation handling and quote per description.
• Delivery/contractual context: Option clause permits quantity variation up to 25% during and after contract; delivery period calculation as per last delivery date; minimum 30 days for added time; extended delivery time rules apply.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantee: Not specified in data; verify as per tender terms.
• Past performance: Demonstrated satisfactory execution of similar items for SCR or other government entities over the last three years, with at least 20% of tender quantity executed in a single contract; provide RNotes/CRAC or consignee acceptance as evidence.
• Bid validity: Firm undertaking not to withdraw or modify bid during the validity period; deviations from additional specifications must be clearly indicated.
• Deviation handling: Deviation not indicated will be presumed as acceptance of additional specifications; any ambiguity may be to bidder’s disadvantage.
• Documentation: Submit technical compliance with annexed specifications; OEM authorizations and supplier experience relevant to office seating may be required.