Southern Railway Chair Without Wheels General Purpose Tender 2025 – Indian Railways, Q2, 200781 INR

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for a Chair (Without Wheels) for General Purpose (Q2) under Indian Railways procurement. The estimated value is ₹200,781. Location details are not fully specified; bidders should assume railway workshop facilities within the Southern Railway jurisdiction. The tender emphasizes compliance with past performance and supplier reliability, with an option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity. The procurement focuses on standard seating furniture for general purpose use and requires adherence to delivery timelines linked to order placement. A key differentiator is the explicit option to modify quantity during contract execution, affecting delivery planning and pricing consistency. Unique ATC considerations underline Railway preferences for proven reliability and documented performance across similar contracts.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are provided in the tender data; bidders should prepare based on the item category Chair (Without Wheels) for General Purpose.
• The tender file references an option clause permitting up to 25% quantity variation at contract award and during the currency of the contract.
• Delivery period rules: initial period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time calculations follow the formula provided, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Past performance and warranty considerations are highlighted; emphasis on supply reliability and documented credentials for similar items to Railway/PSU/Central/State government orders.
• No BOQ items are listed; bidders should price per unit and quantity as implied by the contract scope and option clause.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not specified in the tender data; bidders should verify the exact amount in the tender documents.
• The vendor must demonstrate past experience with similar items for Railway/ PSU/ Central or State Government organizations; private supply credentials are explicitly not accepted.
• Attach contract/purchase order copies, CRAC, receipt notes, and RITES inspection/completion certificates with the bid; offers lacking these documents may be rejected.
• Technical compliance must be stated in ATC; deviations, if any, should be included in the ATC document.
• Railway reserves the right to accept/reject offers based on past performance and reliability of supply and product quality.