East Coast Railway Blanket for AC Coach Passengers Tender Bhubaneswar 2026 ISI/AAA/TRTL Certified 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: East Coast Railway (Indian Railways) seeks Blanket for AC Coach Passengers (V2), with an estimated value of ₹22,681,566 and an EMD of ₹453,640. Scope centers on manufacturing of blankets incorporating sewing thread, moth proofing, and branding elements (Logo/Totem, Type of Logo, Handloom Mark). Procurement is positioned for supply to Indian Railways’ AC coaches, with advance sample approval required prior to bulk production. Delivery impact hinges on timely sample clearance; non-conforming samples may trigger rework or contract termination. EMD submission is flexible: DD/Banker’s Cheque payable at Bhubaneswar or online, with hard copy to follow within 5 days of bid end. Subsequent performance security can be via PBG, DD, or FDR. Unique bid terms include an advance sample approval process and potential delivery period adjustments for buyer-approved delays.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Blanket manufacturing for AC coaches with sewing thread, moth proofing treatment, and branding components ( Logo/Totem, Type of Logo, Handloom Mark )
• Standards/Certifications: explicit reference to branding and craft marks; observe railways’ quality expectations; no ISO/ISI explicit codes listed in data but organizational branding elements are mandatory
• Quantity/Scope: blanket order aligned with supply to AC coaches; BOQ shows no line items; total estimated value provides scale for supplier capacity planning
• Delivery/Testing: supply after approval of advance sample within contract framework; potential modifications required within 7 days of sample; bulk supply contingent on conformity
• Payment/EMD: EMD ₹453,640 via DD/BC; payment terms subject to GeM guidelines; hard copies to BI within 5 days post bid end
• Warranty/Support: not explicitly stated; contract may imply standard post-delivery support per railway procurement norms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹453,640 via Account Payee DD/BC/online; payable to PFA/ECOR/BBS, Bhubaneswar
• Advance Sample: bidder must submit 6/10/4 samples within 7 days; approval or modification list within 7 days; delays may shift delivery without LD
• Sample Costs: contractor bears bulk-production hard costs until sample approval; post-approval supply must reflect approved sample
• Performance Security: can be DD or FDR in favour of PFA/ECOR/BBS; delivery must include hard copy within 15 days of award
• Submission: scanned DD/BC proof with bid; hard copy delivery as per terms; GeM GTC-compliant PBG acceptable
• BOQ: no items listed; purchase scope inferred from tender title and organization needs; ensure compliance with branding and material treatments