Tender Overview
The Indian Coast Guard invites bids for a combined stationery and furniture package at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Scope includes a SS File Rack (6 Ft x 3 Ft) with four racks one side, a quilt duvet set, a folding cot with wooden ply (6x4), a single bunk mattress (6x4x6), a bicycle (24-inch), a 10 LPH water purifier with 03 spare filters, and an office revolving chair. The procurement appears to cover seven items in total; precise quantities and estimated value are not published. The bid emphasizes timely delivery, conformity to quality, and direct supplier accountability within a defined radius. A key differentiator is the mandatory sample submission and strict QA conformity. The location-specific, GeM-based process targets local vendors within 500 km of the buyerβs Ratnagiri location, ensuring proximity for logistics and support. This tender highlights standard procurement controls, including confirmation of GST, PAN, and GeM credentials prior to bid opening, and a prohibition on subcontracting, underscoring direct supplier responsibility.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Mandatory physical samples of quoted stationery items must be submitted to the buyerβs office before bid opening; non-submission causes disqualification.
- Eligible bidders must have a registered office/operational facility within 500 km of the buyerβs location.
- Payment will be processed via PCDA, Mumbai after CRAC, potentially up to 180 days.
- Any damaged items must be replaced within 7 days of notification; non-compliance may lead to contract termination.
- All items require a certificate of conformity to bid specifications; deviations may trigger bid rejection.
- Subcontracting is prohibited; bidder must handle supply chain directly.
- Pre-bid verification requires valid GST registration, PAN, and GeM seller credentials prior to bid opening.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount and exact bid value are not published in the provided data.
- Options exist to adjust quantity up to 25% during contract performance at contracted rates.
- Delivery time calculations follow an algorithm linked to original/extended delivery periods with a minimum of 30 days.
- Replacement of defective items within 7 days; repeated non-compliance may lead to blacklist.
- Strict adherence to bid document quality standards; conformity certificate required.
- No subcontracting allowed; direct supplier responsibility is mandatory.
- Pre-bid verification of GST, PAN, and GeM credentials is required before bid opening.