Bid Publish Date
03-Oct-2026, 7:07 pm
Bid End Date
16-Oct-2026, 7:00 pm
Location
Progress
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Department of Financial Services invites bids for a branded 5-piece dinner set (Thali) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The procurement covers a single 5-piece composition: 1 Dinner Plate, 2 Katoris, 1 Glass, 1 Spoon, crafted in Stainless Steel 304 / IS 5522 food-grade steel with a high-gloss mirror finish. The item must be ISI-marked / BIS certified, and a physical product sample is mandatory before bid closing. An option clause allows quantity fluctuation up to ±25% at contracted rates, with delivery calculations linked to original delivery terms. Bidders must be Indian entities with valid registrations and ISO certification.
The unique scope centers on a standardized, food-grade stainless steel dinner set with formal certification and a mandatory product sample, ensuring uniform quality for LIC procurement programs. The blended emphasis on ISI/BIS certification and stock-keeping during contract execution distinguishes this tender from generic dinnerware procurements. The opportunity requires compliance with brand-specific samples and certification uploads on request, and adherence to the option quantity clause during contract period.
Branded 5-piece Thali Set: 1 Dinner Plate, 2 Katoris, 1 Glass, 1 Spoon
Material: Stainless Steel 304 / IS 5522 (Food Grade, Rust-Proof)
Finish: High-Gloss Mirror Finish, Round Plain-Edge Thali
Certifications: ISI-marked / BIS Certified; test report to be uploaded on request
Mandatory product sample submission prior to bid closing
Delivery/Order adjustments: +/- 25% quantity flexibility during contract
Option to adjust quantity by up to 25% at contract time
Mandatory ISO certification and ISI/BIS compliance required
Mandatory physical sample submission before bid closure
Not specified in data
Delivery period linked to original order date; extended time rules apply for option clause quantities
Not specified in data
Must be Indian registered Company/Firm/Sole Proprietor
3+ years of business standing as of bid submission
ISO-certified entity valid through contract period
Quantity
1164
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
45 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
2
Past Performance
30 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Dinner Set (V2) (Q4)
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Lucknow
Delivery Pincodes
226001
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheed Ahamad | 226001,LIC OF INDIA,, LUCKNOW DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 30 HAZRATGANJ, LUCKNOW- 226001 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 226001 | 1164 | 15 | - |
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Main Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Extended Deadline
16-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
Opening Date
17-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
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GST registration certificate
PAN card
Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
Proof of 3 years business standing
ISO certification (valid)
Authorized signatory details
Sample product (before bid closing) submission document
Test reports for ISI/BIS certified items (on request)
Key insights about UTTAR PRADESH tender market
Bidders must register in India, provide PAN, GST, incorporation, and ISO certification, and submit a physical 5-piece thali sample. Ensure ISI/BIS compliance and document sample submission timing. Follow option clause: ±25% quantity during contract and provide sample before bid closing date.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, Certificate of Incorporation, proof of 3+ years business standing, ISO certificate, authorized signatory details, and any ISI/BIS test reports; sample product submission is mandatory before bid closing.
The product must be ISI-marked / BIS Certified and made from Stainless Steel 304 per IS 5522 food-grade standards; a test report is requested by the buyer during evaluation.
The contract allows a quantity fluctuation of up to 25% with contracted rates. Delivery timelines adjust based on the original delivery period and may extend per the option clause, with minimum 30 days in extended calculations.
A physical sample of the 5-piece Thali Set must be submitted before bid closing; failure to submit within the stipulated time will render the bid liable for rejection.
Vendors must be Indian-registered entities with valid PAN, GST, incorporation documents, at least 3 years of business standing, and a valid ISO certificate; ISI/BIS certification is mandatory for the product.
Yes. The thali set must be branded with ISI/BIS certification and feature a high-gloss mirror finish on a round plain-edge plate, using 304-grade stainless steel per IS 5522; a sample must be provided upfront.
If the buyer increases or decreases quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates, the supplier must comply; delivery timelines may adjust as a function of the new quantity and original delivery period.