South Central Railway Dining Chairs Handcrafted Tender 2025 - ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards, India

Tender Overview

The South Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for Dining Chairs - Handcrafted (Q3) under a procurement scope that includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of seating furniture. Bidders should be OEM or OEM-authorized dealers, with service centers required in the state of each consignee's location; if absent, centers must be established within 30 days of award. For imported products, the OEM or Authorized Seller must hold a registered office in India to provide after-sales support. GST considerations are noted, with reimbursement options limited to actuals or quoted rates. This procurement emphasizes post-sale service capability and documented supply performance history. The contract includes warranty and potential penalties as per standard terms, with emphasis on documentary evidence for service access and compliance. Unique eligibility criteria stress prior supply of similar products to government bodies and acceptance documentation such as CRAC or RITES inspection certificates. This tender presents a structured opportunity for manufacturers and authorized dealers to demonstrate regional service capability and proven delivery performance in the public sector. Key differentiators include on-site vs carry-in warranty, and the requirement to establish service centers if not pre-existing. Location and category specifics align with dining furniture procurement for railway facilities, with a focus on turnkey delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No detailed product specifications are provided in the tender data. The procurement category indicates handcrafted dining chairs, to be supplied, installed, tested and commissioned. Emphasis is placed on service center availability, OEM authorizations, and post-sales support. Relevant implied requirements include compliance with government procurement norms, and potential adherence to IS/ISO related quality frameworks as inferred by typical railway furniture contracts. Bidders should prepare for on-site installation and commissioning as part of scope. Documentation indicating prior government supply of similar chair units is advantageous. Ensure readiness to provide CRAC/acceptance evidence and third-party inspection certificates if requested.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• OEM/Authorized dealers only; must submit OEM authorization or offer will be ignored.
• Suppliers should have provided similar products in at least 20% of bid quantity in the last three fiscal years to a government entity.
• Evidence required: CRAC, Railway Receipt Notes, or third-party inspection certificates (RITES or equivalent) to prove supply performance.
• For carry-in warranty, a functional Service Centre must exist in each consignee state; if not, establish within 30 days of award and provide documentary proof before payment release.
• Imported products require an Indian-based registered office for after-sales service; submit certificate to that effect. GST will be reimbursed per actuals or quoted rate up to the quoted percentage.
• Documentation must include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance certificates, and OEM authorizations as applicable.