Horticulture Punjab Mulcher Tender Ludhiana 2026 - IS Type Test Certification & 25% Q3 Supply

Tender Overview

The Horticulture Department of Punjab invites a mulcher procurement in LUDHIANA, PUNJAB for Mulcher (Q3) with an estimated value of ₹220,000. The contract covers Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of the goods, with delivery terms tied to original and extended delivery periods and a 25% quantity variation option. The OEM must ensure the product has a registered Indian after-sales network if imported, and a functional service centre in the relevant state upon award or within 30 days. The procurement emphasizes type test certification and a rear deck cover feature. MSME preference is available for eligible bidders, provided online credentials validate the bidder as a manufacturer or service provider. This tender prioritizes compliance with local service capability and post-sale support in Punjab.

The opportunity targets suppliers capable of handling on-site support in Punjab, with clear expectations on certification and warranty. The scope necessitates an end-to-end supply chain, including delivery, installation, and commissioning, while retaining the option to increase order quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates. The absence of BOQ items suggests a packaged requirement for a single or few mulcher units aligned to the stated standards.

Key differentiators include the requirement for type test certification, rear deck cover, and post-sale service readiness in Punjab, along with MSME reservation conditions for eligible bidders. This tender requires bidders to align with the option clause timing and to establish or demonstrate existing local support infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/category: Mulcher (Q3); required type test certification supporting performance and safety verification
• Performance features: Rear deck cover provided as a specified design element; ensures operator safety and debris containment
• Warranty: A measurable warranty period is requested (exact years not specified in data)
• Delivery & scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of goods; option to expand quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates
• Standards & compliance: Import scenarios require an OEM/Authorized Seller in India with a registered office for after-sales service; local service center availability is mandatory in the state of the consignee or established within 30 days of award
• MSME reservation: Procurement may be reserved for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises with online credential validation via Udyog Aadhaar/URC; bidders must be manufacturers for goods supply or service providers for services
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period adjustments allowed per option clause, based on original delivery period and calculated time formula, with a minimum of 30 days

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in available data; bidders should verify actual EMD requirements in terms
• Option Clause: Purchaser may alter quantity by up to 25% during contract; additional time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Imported products: If applicable, must have an Indian registered office for after-sales service; certificate to be submitted
• Service centre requirement: Functional service centre in the state of each consignee location; if not present, establish within 30 days of award; payment contingent on evidence of service capability
• MSME reservation: Eligible bidders can avail reservation if they are the manufacturer; traders excluded for goods procurement; for services, the bidder must be the service provider
• Scope of supply: Price to include Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning; both installation and commissioning to be completed per contract terms