Archaeological Survey of India Jungle Equipment Tender Jharkhand/India 2026 - ISIStandard Toolkit & Service Clause

Tender Overview

Organizational name: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Procurement category: Jungle utility equipment and related items, including Jungle Cutting Knives, Jungle Shoes, Axe with handle, Manila Rope 30 Mts, Spades with Handle, Plastic Mortar Pans, Coconut Brooms, Dust Bins, and Gia Watts 20V 1300rpm 22 inch. Estimated value not disclosed; however, the contract contemplates multi-item supply with a 25% option quantity variation. The tender sits within a government procurement framework and requires samples to be submitted for evaluation. The consortium must ensure local presence via registered office in the consignee state and establish a service center if not initially present. Key differentiator is the explicit option clause and post-award service obligations.

• Tender in India; ASI procurement; jungle equipment assortment
• 25% quantity variation right; on-time delivery linked to extended period calculations
• Sample submission and proof of functional service capability required
• Service center requirement within 30 days of award

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published in the tender text; items listed include basic toolkits and field gear: Knives, Shoes, Axe with handle, Manila rope (30 meters), Spades with handle, Plastic mortar pans, Coconut brooms, Dust bins, and 20V 1300rpm Gia watts devices (22 inch).
• BOQ lists 9 items but provides no quantity, unit, or precise performance standards.
• The supplier must bring samples to the consignee location for evaluation; successful bidders must demonstrate product compatibility with field conditions.
• Emphasis on supplier capability to furnish a complete set of jungle equipment with acceptable finish, handles, and wear resistance.
• Prior project experience required; 3-year window with orders qualifying by percentage of estimated bid value.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause permits increasing/decreasing quantity up to 25% at contract time and during currency at contracted rates.
• Availability of Service Centres in the State of the consignee; if none, establish within 30 days; payment contingent on documentary evidence of a functional centre.
• Past project experience: supply/installation/commissioning similar products in preceding 3 financial years; multiple order thresholds apply (35% single order; or 20% each for two orders; or 15% each for three orders).
• Supplier must have a registered office in the consignee state; samples must satisfy the consignee officer; non-compliant bids deemed unresponsive.