Tender Overview
Northern Coalfields Limited, a Coal India subsidiary, seeks an ISO Certification Service provider for ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System. The scope includes consulting, surveillance audits, and recertification activities. The estimated tender value is ₹165,200. Bidders should anticipate a flexible contract volume and duration up to 25% increase at issue, with post-issue adjustments allowed within that cap. Past experience evidence is accepted via multiple formats, ensuring vendor capability alignment with the engagement. Unique terms emphasize practical experience with similar government or large-scale industrial clients, and readiness to deliver on multi-standard ISO programs in a mining sector environment.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 for management systems implementation and maintenance
- Scope of work: ISO consultation, implementation assistance, periodic surveillance audits, and recertification activities across three standards
- Evidence of capability: Past project experience acceptable via contract copies, client execution certificates, or third-party release notes
- Value indication: Estimated tender value of ₹165,200; no explicit EMD amount disclosed
- Approval framework: Coordination with the organization’s internal stakeholders; ability to operate within government procurement expectations for audit readiness and compliance
- Delivery expectations: Not explicitly stated; bidders should define realistic timelines within contract terms
- Standards compliance: Emphasis on ISO program alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/ security: Amount not specified in the tender data provided
- Experience eligibility: Demonstrated past experience supporting ISO 9001/14001/45001 implementations or recertification projects; documents accepted include contract copies with invoices or client execution certificates
- Scope flexibility: Option Clause allows up to 25% increase in contract quantity or duration at contract issuance and follow-up; bidders must accept revised terms
- Documentation: Submission should include evidence of past projects, client references, and relevant ISO-related certifications; ensure alignment with buyer-added terms
- Payment terms: Not specified in the data; bidders should plan for standard government procurement payment processes as applicable
- SOW/SLA attachments: Additional scope, service levels, or SLA details are provided in attached documents referenced by the buyer
- Compliance readiness: Ability to coordinate with multiple ISO standards simultaneously in a mining industry context
