Tender Overview
Organization: North Western Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply of toner cartridges / ink cartridges / printer consumables for operations in BIKANER, RAJASTHAN 334001. No BOQ items listed; estimated value and EMD amount are not disclosed. The tender embeds an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates with corresponding delivery-time adjustments.OEM authorization is mandatory; invoices must name the consignee with GSTIN. Inspection may occur post-receipt at the consignee site. Suppliers must demonstrate past performance via purchaser-signed documents.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No technical specifications provided in the tender body.
- Critical compliance points from terms:
- OEM authorization required; failure to attach leads to rejection
- Invoice in consignee name with GSTIN of the consignee
- Past performance proof: receipts or inspection certificates showing quantity and date of supply (not just PO copies)
- Only manufacturers eligible for EMD/turnover/experience exemptions; traders not exempt
- Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not specified
- Inspection agency: consignee-appointed; option clause affects delivery schedule linked to quantity changes
- Category alignment: consumables for printers; focus on compatibility with common printer models
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/turnover/experience exemptions apply only to manufacturers; traders/resellers not eligible
- Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25%; delivery period adjusts based on formula given with a minimum of 30 days
- Delivery timeline: defined by original delivery period; extended period calculations apply if option exercised
- Payment terms not specified in the provided data; bidders should confirm during bid submission
- Documentation: OEM authorization, GSTIN, past-performance proof, self-attested invoices and delivery certificates
- Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch not mandated unless ATC specifies
- Non-compliance risk: bid may be rejected for missing required certificates/documents as per ATC/corrigendum