Jail Department Chhattisgarh Kawardha Household Laundry Detergent Powders Bathing Soap IS Standards Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Jail Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, invites bids for procurement of household laundry detergents and soaps conforming to IS 4955 (Q4), IS 13498 (Q4), and IS 285 (Q4). No BOQ items are listed, but the scope covers laundry detergent powders, bath soap bars, and laundry soaps with specified grades and weights per piece. The tender supports quantity variation up to 25% during contract execution and allows extension of delivery time proportional to increased quantities, with a minimum of 30 days. Bidders should anticipate a two‑stage evaluation (Technical followed by Financial). The procurement is to be executed in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh (postal code 491336), under the Home Department’s jurisdiction through the GEM portal. A key differentiator is compliance with the defined IS standards and the option clause enabling flexible ordering within contracted rates. The ATC highlights mandatory online document uploads and past performance review on GEM, with a focus on government supply experience and financial disclosures.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing specifications: IS 4955 for laundry detergents, IS 13498 for bathing soap bars, IS 285 for laundry soaps (Q4 grade).
• Product category: Household cleaning products with net weight per soap piece and total fatty matter percentage to be specified in the bid.
• Packaging and weight details: Weight per piece and bag/packet quantity to be defined; categories include types of laundry soap and soap bar weight in grams.
• Quality expectations: Adherence to national standards (IS) and quality grading per Q4; marks for compliance in technical bid appraisal.
• Delivery/location: Kawardha, CG; delivery schedule aligned to the option clause; extended delivery time calculation methodology provided in terms.
• ATC specifics: Live GST registration, PAN/Aadhaar, IT returns, income/turnover evidence, and FSSAI registration where applicable; two‑stage bid process with evaluated past performance on GEM.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the available data; bidders must refer to GEM terms during submission.
• Delivery terms: Up to 25% quantity variation with rates unchanged; delivery period starts after the last delivery order date and scales with additional quantity, minimum 30 days.
• Documentation: GST registration (with return filing), PAN, Aadhaar, IT returns (last two years), experience certificates for supplying rations to government institutions, FSSAI registration, balance sheet turnover, current character certificate, and valid vendor credentials.
• Bid process: Two‑bid system; technical bid assesses eligibility and documentation before financial bid opening.
• Compliance: Bidders with negative GEM ratings or blacklisting are disqualified; color PDF scans must be legible.
• Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly detailed in available data; standard GEM penalties apply per buyer terms.