Regional Rural Banks Fire Resisting Filing Cabinets Tender Kapurthala Punjab IS 14561 2026

Tender Overview

• Organization: Regional Rural Banks (rrb), Department of Financial Services; Location: Kapurthala, Punjab 144038; Product: Fire Resisting Filing Cabinets conforming to IS 14561 (Q2); Category: FRFC with specified drawer counts and locking provisions. The tender references supply scope for FRFC and related metal fabrication with designated thicknesses and finishes. The absence of a BOQ implies itemized quantities may be determined on award, while the option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution. Bidders should align with BIS/NABL testing expectations and OEM authorization requirements.
• The procurement context emphasizes BIS license validation, OEM-authorized bids, and post-award testing at BIS/NABL labs. The contract may entail testing costs borne by either the Bank or OEM per guidelines, with strict non-blacklisting and Notified Affidavit requirements to ensure vendor credibility. Unique attributes include mandatory OEM authorization forms (MAF) and BIS compliance for security equipment.
• Key differentiator: BIS/NABL compliance, authorizations, and post-test consequences including possible two-year OEM blacklist for failures. The 25% option clause affects delivery planning and budget alignment. This tender is a procurement for government-aligned security storage solutions intended to meet IS 14561 standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Fire Resisting Filing Cabinets (FRFC) with IS 14561 conformity
• Key dimensions/structure: Outer body thickness, inner box thickness, filing drawer & front thickness spec priorities; exact measurements not disclosed
• Locks & security: Type of lock and lock provision required; provision for locking mechanism
• Finish: Type of painting/surface finish specified; corrosion resistance expectations implied
• Warranty: Warranty period to be provided, exact duration not disclosed
• Standards/certifications: Must hold BIS license for the specified products; OEM authorization mandatory; IS 14561 compliance implied; potential NABL/BIS testing at vendor cost
• Delivery/installation: Delivery timelines linked to option clause; extended periods may apply; installation expectations not detailed
• Experience: Authorized suppliers with MAF from OEMs; prior BIS-compliant projects favored

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified
• Eligibility: Authorized OEMs or suppliers with valid BIS license and Manufacturer Authorization Form (MAF); non-listed bidders may be disqualified
• Documentation: Tender must include OEM authorization, notary-affidavit if blacklisting concerns exist, GST, PAN, and experience certificates
• Testing: Security equipment may be tested at BIS/NABL labs with testing costs borne by Bank or OEM; failure triggers lot rejection and potential 2-year blacklist
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows quantity adjustments up to 25% at contract rates; delivery period from last date of original delivery order; extended time rules defined
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; penalties implied via testing failure and blacklist
• Warranty: Not specified in detail; clause mentions warranty period requirement
• Compliance: All terms must be followed; General and tender-specific ATC apply