Tender Overview
The Jharkhand Home Department, Ranchi (ZIP 829205) invites bids for Fire Breathing Apparatus (SCBA - EN 137) to equip firefighting readiness. Estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹44,000. Cylinder material must be non-corrosive with suitable water capacity as per SCBA standards. The procurement emphasizes EN 137 compliance, warranty/guarantee provisions, and OEM/authorized dealer involvement. Bidder must align with quantity option clauses and delivery timing linked to contract orders, with potential quantity adjustments up to 25%. This opportunity targets suppliers of certified SCBA equipment suitable for government firefighting programs in Jharkhand.
This tender emphasizes standard-compliant SCBA units, authorized OEM participation, and financial due diligence (three-year turnover criteria and OEM turnover requirements). The clause structure signals strict adherence to delivery flexibility, warranty terms, and performance assurances, ensuring reliability and safety in field use. Buyers reserve rights to adjust quantities while maintaining contracted rates, requiring robust supply-chain readiness and after-sales support capabilities.
The procurement aims to bolster emergency response capabilities in Ranchi through EN 137 compliant SCBA sets, with emphasis on non-corrosive cylinders and documented warranty. The absence of a BOQ item list indicates a framework purchase; bidders should prepare for OEM authorization and turnover documentation to demonstrate capacity for government-scale deployment.
