Tender Overview
South Central Railway invites bids for a Revolving Chair (V5) (Q2), covering generic chair requirements, chair seat upholstery, and chair backrest with specified height ranges. The contract contemplates quantity variation up to 25%, with purchase terms adjusting within contracted rates. Bidders must provide past performance evidence and align with additional specifications; deviations should be clearly indicated. The tender emphasizes delivery within extended timelines if quantities increase, and requires bid integrity across the submission. No BOQ items are listed, and the estimated contract value remains undisclosed. This procurement targets reliable seating solutions suitable for railway environments, with emphasis on ergonomic features and durability in line with rail standards. The key differentiator is the option clause allowing quantity adjustments during the contract period. Unique clauses include performance documentation requirements and explicit deviation handling guidance.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Chair Type: Revolving Chair (V5) with generic category alignment
- Seat Upholstery: Material specified under CHAIR SEAT; exact fabric or leather not disclosed
- Backrest: Height categories: Low-back 200-400 mm; Mid-back 400-700 mm; High-back >700 mm; Backrest tilting with locking; Lumbar support in backrest; Headrest present
- Armrests: Armrest provided
- Delivery/Installation: Not explicitly quantified; extension mechanism tied to option clause may affect schedule
- Performance: No numeric performance metrics published; emphasis on conformity with provided specs and past performance documents
- Standards/Certification: Explicit standard references not listed; bidders should reference IS/IS-type expectations for ergonomic seating and safety compliance
- Documentation: Past performance proof required (Receipt Note/CRN/CRAC) and avoidance of GEM invoices as sole evidence
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Payment Terms: Not disclosed in data; bidders must comply with standard bid security requirements per organization terms
- Delivery Window: Initial delivery period implied; extension possible up to original period when exercising option clause
- Quantity Flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease of bid quantity at contract award and during currency
- Deviation Handling: Deviations from additional specifications must be declared; otherwise presumed as per provided spec
- Bid Validity: Firm undertaking to maintain bid validity; misrepresentation subjects bidder to penalties per law
- Documentation: Past performance proof (R NOTE/CRN/CRAC) required; OEM authorizations and technical compliance documents may be needed
- Penalties: Not explicitly stated; guidelines reference standard contract penalties and LD concepts