Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a procurement package including Cafeteria Chairs (with/without wheels), Modular Tables/Meeting Tables/Centre Tables (V2), and Steel Clothes Lockers (V3) compliant with IS 3314. The project is based in GWALIOR, MADHYA PRADESH. The bid references generic chair/body specifications and a focus on upholstery, cushions, backrests, table top materials, and understructure details. The EMD is ₹79,726, indicating a substantial but targeted scope. Unique elements include a mix of seating and furniture systems, with exact backrest options, adjustable table heights, and cross-section dimensions for metal legs. The award will consider item-specific standards, delivery capability, and post-sale service expectations, with option clauses allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% during/after contract finalization. This procurement emphasizes standardized performance and warranty terms to support government infrastructure needs in military cafeterias and meeting spaces.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Chair/Table categories: Cafeteria Chair (seat shape, armrest presence, cushion density and upholstery), Chair Back (low to mid-back height ranges), Armrest type, Table Top material and edging, Table Top dimensions (length/depth/edge thickness with tolerances), Understructure material and cross-section, Table top height adjustability.
- Standards/Compliance: Governing Standard; IS 3314 for lockers; ISO 9001 certification required; BIS/type test and OEM authorizations where applicable.
- Dimensions/Performance: Height from ground with ±10 mm tolerance; table top length/depth tolerances ±50/±20 mm; locker dimensions per IS 3314; lumbar support in chair back; availability of modesty panel/storage pedestal.
- Warranty & Materials: Warranty period to be specified; cushion density in kg/m^3; upholstery and upholstery backing materials; metal legs cross-section dimensions.
- Delivery & Scope: Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of goods; OEM support for imported items with registered Indian office for after-sales service.
- Key Deliverables: Complete furniture sets meeting specified materials, cushions, and edge treatments; delivery to Indian Army facilities in Gwalior; documented certifications with bid submission.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹79,726; payment via applicable government channels; maintain GST-compliant invoices.
- Experience/Certification: ISO 9001 certification required; BIS/type tests and OEM authorizations where applicable; non-blacklisted government/vendor status.
- Delivery & Payment: Delivery/installation as per contract with option to adjust quantity up to 25% at contracted rates; payment terms aligned to GST-compliant invoicing.
- Documentation: Manufacturer authorization for authorized distributors; GST 3B filings; e-KYC; GSTIN certificate; self-declaration on firm letterhead; export/import compliance as needed.
- Penalties/Warranty: Warranty period for furniture; LD/penalty terms to be as per standard GeM terms; after-sales service obligations for imported items.
- Other: All bidders must ensure registered India-based after-sales support for imported products; provide required certificates (ISI/BIS as applicable) and product-specific approvals with bid submission.
