Jammu and Kashmir Police Firewood Tender 2025 Cremation - GeM Vehicle/Service Category Firewood Supply, MSE Reservation

Tender Overview

The Government procurement opportunity is issued by Jammu and Kashmir Police for the supply of firewood for cremation under the public procurement category managed via GeM. The contract includes a provision for up to 25% quantity variation and requires adherence to a two-stage process: initial design drawings approval and subsequent supply as per approved drawings. The tender emphasizes a state-level MSE reserve, allowing eligible micro and small enterprises with valid Udyam registrations to bid, provided they are the OEM/manufacturer. A key differentiator is the option clause that permits scalable orders within the specified contract quantities, influencing planning for supply, warehousing, and delivery logistics. This tender involves generic category specifications and calls for bidders to align with buyer-drafted terms, including potential extended delivery timelines if options are exercised.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Firewood for Cremation; Category: Generic with focus on shape and material categories (as per tender listing).
• Quantity/Value details are not disclosed; BOQ shows Total Items: 0 (no itemized list available).
• Mandatory process elements include: submission of Detailed Design Drawings within 7 days of award, with the buyer providing a five-day response for approval or modifications (5/8 list).
• If the buyer delays approval, delivery schedule is re-adjusted without Liquidated Damages (LD).
• The bid may be reserved for MSME from the State with Udyam validation; bidders must be the manufacturer/OEM of the offered product; traders are excluded.
• No explicit technical standards or weight/volume specifications are provided in the data; the emphasis is on drawings approval and adherence to approved designs.

Terms & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows a +/- 25% quantity adjustment during contract and currency; extended delivery time formula applies with a minimum of 30 days.
• Post-award, successful bidder must submit and obtain approval for Detailed Design Drawings within 7 days; buyer to respond with approval or modifications within 5 days; delivery tied to approved drawings.
• Purchase Preference (State): MSME from the State with valid Udyam registration; online validation required; Manufacturer/OEM status required; resellers excluded.
• Terms emphasize compliance with buyer-provided terms for delivery, modifications, and performance expectations; no explicit payment terms or warranty are stated in the data.