Central Ground Water Board Hiking Bag Tender 2026 India CGWB procurement of water-resistant bags with multiple pockets and frame packs

Tender Overview

The Central Ground Water Board (cgwb), Department of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, seeks to procure a Hiking Bag under the 2026 tender process. The item features a water-resistant raw material, multiple pockets, and integrated frame packs, with a primary colour specification and a manufacturer warranty against defects. An advance sample must be provided for buyer approval prior to supply, applicable to bid orders but not to Direct Buying. The contract includes a quantity option clause allowing up to 25% fluctuation at award and during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates. A functional Service Centre must exist in each consignee state for carry-in warranty, with a 30-day window to establish if not already present, and payment contingent on documentary evidence. The tender emphasizes supplier readiness and post-sale support as critical success factors.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Hiking Bag
• Material: Water-Resistant Raw Material
• Capacity: Category referenced; no numeric value provided
• Features: Multiple Pockets, Frame Packs, and other listed attributes
• Colour: Primary Colour specification required
• Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty Against Defects
• Advance Sample: Required before commencement of supply for bids; not applicable for Direct Buying
• Option Clause: Up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contract delivery; extended delivery period calculation with a minimum of 30 days
• Service Centre: Must have a functional centre in each consignee state; 30 days to establish if absent; payment after evidence of center

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Amount not disclosed in the tender data
• Delivery: Delivery schedule linked to option clause with time extensions; original delivery period details not specified
• Payment: Terms not explicitly stated; payment linked to service centre evidence and contract conditions
• Documents: Not explicitly enumerated; bidders should prepare standard GST, PAN, experience, financials, and OEM authorisations as typical tender submissions
• Warranty/After-Sales: Manufacturer warranty against defects; service centres required in consignees’ states
• Compliance: Provide advance sample and ensure capability to establish service centre within 30 days if not present prior to award