Tender Overview
The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) invites bids for B.T gunny bags (Jute Bags) for packing ground nuts and Jute twine conforming to IS 1912. The procurement includes printing of bags, submission of NABL/ILAC accredited test reports, and advance sample approval prior to bulk supply. The buyer allows a quantity variation of up to 25%, with contract rates fixed for the entire period. The estimated value is not disclosed; the EMD is ₹110,000. The scope emphasizes adherence to IS 1912 standards, with variety details to be specified per the table 1 reference. A key differentiator is the requirement for advance sampling and conformity testing, enabling pre-ship verification. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering quality printed bags and compliant jute twine within the government procurement framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: PRINTING – Printing of bags
- Category: TEST REPORT – NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab conformity proof
- Category: ADVANCE SAMPLE – Submit 2 advance samples within 15 days of award; buyer approval or modification list within 15 days
- Category: Specification – Technical specification of the product
- Category: Variety – IS 1912 table 1 compliant variety
- EMD: ₹110000; clause allows procurement quantity adjustment up to 25% at order and during currency of contract
- Delivery: Notified delivery schedule to be confirmed; extension logic applies if option clause exercised
- Quality: Samples to be supplied free of cost; deviations may lead to contract termination or fresh sampling
- Compliance: IS 1912 standard compliance and Jute BAG printing specifications
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹110000 fold into bid security
- Quantity Variations: Up to 25% increase/decrease; delivery period adjusts proportionally with minimum 30 days
- Advance Sample: 2 samples within 15 days of award; approvals or modification list within 15 days; bulk supply only after approval
- Sampling Costs: Advance sample production costs borne by seller unless otherwise specified; post-approval bulk supply must match approved sample
- Delivery/LD: Delays attributed to buyer approval may extend delivery without LD; deviations may trigger contract termination
- Documentation: Ensure NABL/ILAC or Central Govt lab conformity proof and IS 1912 compliance data
