Tender Overview
The Assam Home And Political Department invites bids for a broad range of tactical gear and uniform items for police and defence applications, with procurement focused in Kamrup, Assam. The scope includes combat trousers, T-shirts, tactical boots, waist belts, peak caps, knee/elbow pads, goggles, socks, light web equipment, woollen jerseys, and shooting gloves (Q3). The EMD is ₹54,000, and the process requires advance samples, NABL/ILAC or Central Lab test reports, and compliance with detailed material, stitching, and colourfastness standards. A key differentiator is the emphasis on brand-era standards (ISI/AAA/TRTL) and detailed quality benchmarks, including fabric mass, binding, pockets, and logo embroidery. The tender demands pre-approval samples and demonstrable capacity to meet 13 item requirements with uniform consistency.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category includes: T-Shirt, Trouser, Light Weight Tactical Boot, Waist Belt Nylon, Peak Cap, Knee/Elbow Pad, Goggles, Socks, Light Weight Web Equipment, Woollen Jersey, Shooting Gloves (Q3)
- Critical specs include: DIMENSIONS (size, length, chest width, sleeve length); MATERIAL (composition, mass per m2, knitting, binding, lining); PATTERN (neck type, sleeve, pockets, side slits); TEST REPORT from NABL/ILAC or Central Lab; Advance Sample provision; Logo marking and embroidery details; durability tests per ISO/IS standards; colourfastness (washing, perspiration, rubbing, light); ISO 16322-1:2005 spirality; ISO 6330-2A washing at 60°C.
- Documentation: test reports on demand, advance sample submission, and compliance with 36-month shelf life clause; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract; delivery timing linked to original/extended orders.
- EMD, eligibility and supplier certification must align with buyer terms including Assam-specific vendor registration and SPU/SSG testing demonstrations. Ensure 13-item rate quotation to avoid rejection.
