Archaeological Survey Of India procurement 2026 eco-friendly supplies and general goods tender in India

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) invites bids for a broad assortment of general supplies and consumables across 31 BOQ items, including cleaning, safety, office, and maintenance products. The tender emphasizes supplier presence and readiness, with a requirement to submit material samples for consignee evaluation, and mandating a registered office in the consignee state. While exact quantities and total estimated value are not disclosed, the contract contemplates optional quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after award, at contracted rates, and a delivery timeline linked to delivery orders. A key differentiator is the mandatory demonstration of samples and a service-center network aligned to the consignee location, ensuring local support and warranty coverage. Unique terms include a multi-year past-project experience criterion and a sample verification clause that could render non-compliant bids unresponsive. This procurement reflects ASI’s need for reliable, domestically aligned suppliers capable of delivering diverse household, safety, and maintenance items.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications are published in the tender data; however, related requirements imply generic item categories such as cleaning materials, hardware, safety gear, and maintenance goods.
• Critical supplier obligations include providing samples to the consignee location for evaluation, and establishing a Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee if carry-in warranty is applicable.
• The supplier must have prior experience in supplying and installing similar category products in the last three financial years, validated by performance certificates from the buyer.
• The tender allows quantity variation up to 25% of the bid quantity during contract performance and may extend delivery timelines proportionally with a minimum of 30 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in the data provided.
• Service & Support: Functional Service Centre in the consignee state required; establishment within 30 days post-award if not pre-existing; payment contingent on documentary evidence of service capability.
• Past Project Experience: Proven supply/installation experience in the previous 3 financial years; criteria include single order of 35% of estimated bid value, or multiple orders totaling at least 20% (two orders) or 15% (three orders), with performance certificates.
• Additional ATC: Sample submission mandatory; non-compliance renders bid unresponsive; supplier must have registered office in the consignee state.
• Note: All terms above are subject to the explicit AtC clauses and the right to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%.