Chittaranjan Locomotive Works Rapid Pregnancy Test Kit Tender Bardhaman West Bengal 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement entity is Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (Indian Railways), located in BARDHAMAN, WEST BENGAL - 713101. The project category targets Rapid Pregnancy Test Kit (Q2), with no BOQ items or explicit quantity listed. The tender includes an option clause permitting up to a 25% quantity increase/decrease at contract rates and a flexible delivery timeline linked to the original delivery period, with a minimum extension threshold of 30 days. GST considerations are to be borne by bidders, with reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower. Post-acceptance inspection will be conducted at the consignee site by the Sr.DMO/KGH/CLW/CRJ, with pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC specifies otherwise. An advance sample process requires submission of 2 samples within 10 days of contract award, with the buyer providing modification feedback within 5 days; bulk supply must conform to the approved sample. This tender emphasizes compliance with the buyer’s specifications framework and potential contract termination for major deviations. The opportunity is location-specific to West Bengal and is driven by a government rail authority's need for rapid pregnancy test kits, under a standard inspection and sampling regime.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Rapid Pregnancy Test Kit (Q2) with unspecified precise performance benchmarks in available data.
• Quantity/Value: Not specified; contract allows up to 25% variation in quantity under the option clause.
• Delivery: Original delivery period-based; extension rules apply with formula ((Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period) and a minimum of 30 days; extension to original period if needed.
• Sampling & Compliance: Submit 2 advance samples within 10 days of award; buyer to respond with approval or list of modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must match approved sample; samples supplied free of cost.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at Chittaranjan, WB; pre-dispatch not universally required.
• GST: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement limited to actuals or lower of quoted GST percentage.
• Terms: Any deviations from contract specifications may trigger corrective actions or termination.
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in data; bidders should expect standard government procurement conformity checks.
• OEM/Brand: Not specified in data; consider general CLW procurement norms.
• Documentation: Advance sample process outlined; post-acceptance inspection rights reserved by the buyer.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in the given terms; bidders must assume standard government EMD practices unless clarified.
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery period anchored to original date with option-based extensions as described above.
• Payment Terms: GST reimbursement clarified; no explicit payment schedule provided in available data.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at the consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC specifies.
• Sample Compliance: Submit 2 advance samples within 10 days; failure to approve or modify may affect delivery schedule; major deviations may lead to contract termination.
• Documentation: Ensure GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, and any OEM authorizations are prepared per standard tender submission practices.