Tender Overview
The UP Basic Education Department invites bids for playground equipment including Seesaw for Playground (V2) and Garden Swings (Q3), along with Playground Merry Go Round (V2) (Q3). The estimated value is not disclosed; however, the bid requires an EMD of ₹350,000. The scope centers on school playground infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, with emphasis on safety and durable play components. The package allows a potential quantity variation of up to 25% during contract execution. The procurement emphasizes standardized play equipment suitable for primary education environments and will require compliant delivery and installation practices to sites within UP. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause governing expanded quantities at contracted rates and a defined delivery extension mechanism. Unique terms include a DD-based EMD submission and a hardcopy delivery within five days after bid end/opening. The contract structure and delivery terms are designed for government school projects under the Basic Education Department in Uttar Pradesh.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Equipment categories: Seesaw for Playground (V2), Garden Swings (Q3), Playground Merry Go Round (V2) (Q3)
- Generic structural criteria include: overall diameter/seat configuration, and seating capacity per platform
- Material considerations: seat material specifics for seated Merry Go Round variations (with/without platform) are expected
- EMD: ₹350,000; payable via Demand Draft to the designated authority
- Payment terms reference: server-side ATC mentions delivery/extension calculations linked to option clause
- Service & support: bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free number for post-sale support
- Delivery: standard delivery timeline referenced by option mechanism; exact dates not disclosed
- Compliance: unspecified safety standards; bidders should infer need for robust, child-safe playground equipment
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹350,000 via Demand Draft to Zila Basic Shiksha Adhikari; scanned DD proof to be uploaded with bid, with hardcopy delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening
- Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease at contract award and during currency at contracted rates
- Delivery period: calculated from original delivery order; extended period based on option clause with minimum 30 days; may extend up to original delivery period
- Service support: bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free number for service support
- Documentation: submission must include EMD proof and relevant bid documents; forms ATC references exist but specifics are not fully disclosed
- Eligibility: no explicit turnover or experience metrics provided; potential emphasis on compliance with local procurement norms and safety standards