Tender Overview
Food Corporation Of India invites bids for Steel Almirahs / Cabinets conforming to IS 3312 (V4) (Q3) for supply in India. The scope covers standard fabrications with dimensions excluding pedestal height, color options, and availability of drawers/lockers. The bid includes an option to increase quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates, with delivery adjustments tied to the original delivery period. Bidders must prepare Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award and await buyer approval to avoid LD delays. Eligibility requires financial stability and avoidance of insolvency, with non-obsolescence in the market for at least 1 year of residual life. GST handling is bidder’s responsibility with reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate (whichever is lower).
Key differentiators include adherence to IS 3312 (V4) standard, mandatory early design approval, and a flexible delivery framework accommodating variation in quantity. Unique terms also mandate non-obsolete stock and explicit designation of product lifecycle, ensuring sustained OEM support. The procurement emphasizes functional steel almirahs with optional mirrors and lockers, aligning with government storage requirements and IS 3312 compliance.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Governing Standard: IS 3312 (V4)
- Product category: Steel Almirah / Shelving Cabinet; dimensions exclude pedestal height
- Finish/Color family: As specified by tender; color options to be confirmed in Drawings
- Features: Availability of drawers and lockers; number of lockers per clause 5-10
- Additional accessories: Mirror frame availability
- Common constraints: Details to be finalized via approved Detailed Design Drawings
- Supply type: Only supply of Goods; no installation included unless separately defined
- Quality expectations: Products must be non-obsolete with at least 1 year residual market life
- Design approval: 5-day window for Drawing submission, with Buyer approval or modification list within 5 days
- Delivery framework: Option to extend quantity with calculated time adjustments; minimum 30 days if extended
- GST: Bidder bears GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever lower
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
- Delivery/clause: Delivery period may extend under option clause; modifications may affect schedule with no LD if Buyer delays approval
- Product lifecycle: Offer must relate to products with at least 1 year residual market life; no obsolescence
- GST considerations: Bidder to handle GST; reimbursement as per actuals or lower applicable rate
- Documentation: Detailed Design Drawings to be approved; non-compliance may impact delivery timeline
- Contract scope: Scope of supply includes only goods; no service delivery unless separately defined
- Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly defined in data; terms to be clarified during final agreement
- Variations: Quantity may be increased up to 25% during contract; extension of delivery period follows calculated formula
- Validation: Compliance with IS 3312 (V4) and OEM lifecycle expectations emphasized
