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Eastern Railway Handloom Cotton Sponge Cloth tender Howrah West Bengal IS 860 2025

Bid Publish Date

15-Dec-2025, 5:37 pm

Bid End Date

02-Jan-2026, 2:00 pm

Location

HOWRAH , WEST BENGAL

Progress

Issue15-Dec-2025, 5:37 pm
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Quantity

56799

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Tender Overview

Organization: Eastern Railway, Indian Railways. Product: Handloom Cotton Sponge Cloth conforming to IS 860 (Q2). Location: Howrah, West Bengal 711101. Scope: Bidder to supply goods only; delivery terms tied to original delivery period with option to increase quantity up to 25% and extended time calculation. Inspection: Pre-dispatch by an approved agency and post-receipt at consignee site by RITES. Key differentiator: Mandatory Handloom Mark registration via Textiles Committee for eligibility. This tender emphasizes verified past-experience documents and strict certificate uploads. The estimated value and exact quantities are not disclosed in the data, but the contract contemplates variable quantities under the option clause anddelivery-time mechanics aligned to the original order duration.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product: Handloom Cotton Sponge Cloth as per IS 860; Handloom Mark registration required.
  • Standards/Certification: IS 860 conformity; Handloom Mark certificate from Textiles Committee is mandatory for eligibility.
  • Inspection: Pre-dispatch at seller premises (optional) by approved agency; Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by RITES.
  • Experience/Proof: Valid contracts or execution certificates with client details; invoices and self-certifications acceptable as proof.
  • Delivery: Quantity can be increased by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery period calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days.
  • Documentation: Upload all required certificates; non-submission risks rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Payment: Not specified in the data; bidders must refer to ATC for exact EMD and payment terms.
  • Delivery Schedule: Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; option-driven extension mechanics apply.
  • Past Experience: Proof via contract copies, invoices with self-certification, execution certificates, or third-party notes.
  • Certifications: Missing certificates can lead to rejection; Handloom Mark registration is mandatory.
  • Inspection: As described (BY RITES for post-inspection; pre-dispatch optional).
  • Compliance: Bidders must upload all sought certificates; non-compliance results in rejection.

Key Specifications

    • Product/service: Handloom Cotton Sponge Cloth
    • Standards: IS 860
    • Certification: Handloom Mark registration
    • Inspection: Pre-dispatch by nominated agency; Post-receipt by RITES
    • Delivery: Option to increase quantity up to 25%; delivery time adjusted as per formula with minimum 30 days
    • Experience evidence: Contract copies, execution certificates, or equivalent documents

Terms & Conditions

  • Key Term 1: Handloom Mark registration is mandatory for eligibility

  • Key Term 2: Quantity may be increased by up to 25% during contract

  • Key Term 3: Inspection by RITES; pre-dispatch optional inspection by buyer-specified agency

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Details not specified in provided data; refer to ATC for exact EMD and payment schedule

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period commences from last date of original delivery order; option quantity extension mechanics apply with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in data; check ATC for LD/penalties upon delay or non-conformance

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must hold Handloom Mark registration certificate issued by Textiles Committee

  • Experience documents proving past supply or service execution for similar items

  • Ability to comply with IS 860 standard and post-dispatch inspection by RITES

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Past experience proof (contract copies, invoices, execution certificates)

4

Financial statements (as applicable)

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable per ATC)

6

Technical bid documents

7

OEM authorizations (if applicable)

8

Handloom Mark registration certificate (Textiles Committee)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for IS 860 sponge cloth tender in Howrah?

Bidders must register for Handloom Mark with the Textiles Committee, obtain IS 860 conformity, and upload GST, PAN, past experience proofs, and technical bids. Submit EMD per ATC, and ensure RITES inspection readiness for post-receipt checks at the consignee site.

What documents are required for Handloom Mark eligible bidders in West Bengal?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, Handloom Mark registration, past contract/invoice proofs, execution certificates, and technical bid; ensure OEM authorizations if applicable and financial statements per tender terms.

What are the delivery extension rules for quantity increases in this tender?

Quantity may rise by up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery time is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days; extensions up to the original delivery period are allowed.

Which inspection agencies are involved in this Howrah tender?

Pre-dispatch inspections may be conducted by a nominated agency; post-receipt inspections at the consignee site are conducted by RITES; ensure readiness for both inspection stages.

What IS 860 compliance details are required for bidders in this procurement?

Bidders must supply Handloom Cotton Sponge Cloth strictly adhering to IS 860 standards and hold Handloom Mark registration to be eligible; non-compliance leads to rejection.

What are the key eligibility criteria for suppliers in this Howrah bid?

Eligibility includes Handloom Mark registration, proof of past experience in similar supply, ability to meet IS 860 specifications, and submission of all required certificates and documents as per ATC.

When is the bid submission for the Howrah Handloom Cloth tender due?

Exact submission deadlines are not provided here; bidders should monitor the official GEM portal for dates, start/close times, and delivery deadlines tied to the original order plus any option-quantity extension.