Revenue & Forest Department Maharashtra Life Jacket Tender IS 6685 Q3 GADCHIROLI 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a life jacket procurement under the Revenue And Forest Department Maharashtra for GADCHIROLI (PIN 441207). The target product is a life jacket conforming to IS 6685, category Q3, intended for utility use by government agencies. Bidder must consider an EMD of ₹35,000 and comply with the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at the same contracted rates. The contract contemplates a flexible delivery window and potential extensions, with delivery linked to the original and extended timelines. The absence of BOQ items suggests a focused, single-item supply or a simplified scope. This tender highlights public procurement guardrails, including the option to adjust orders within predefined limits and delivery periods. Bidders should align with state-level public procurement norms and the IS standard referenced. The procurement aims to ensure compliant, standardized life jackets are available for government use in a high-visibility, field-ready category under Q3 specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Life Jacket for utility use, compliant with IS 6685 (Category Q3).
• Standards: IS 6685 (Q3) compliance, indicating buoyancy, material safety, and wearer comfort requirements.
• Quantity/BOQ: No items listed in BOQ; tender appears to target a single-item supply or general Life Jacket category.
• EMD: ₹35,000 (electronic or demand draft per tender terms).
• Delivery/Timeline: Clauseed for option-based quantity adjustment up to 25%; delivery period anchored to original order date with potential extensions; minimum extension logic specified.
• Location: Gadchiroli, Maharashtra (441207).
• Additional context: Buyer-supplied ATC and standard option clause indicate contractual flexibility with contracted rates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹35,000.
• Quantity variation: Up to 25% of bid quantity during contract placement and currency.
• Delivery terms: Delivery timeline to commence from the last/extended delivery order date; extension rules based on calculated duration formula with minimum 30 days.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to option clause and deliver at contracted rates.
• Documentation: Full bid submission with EMD and adherence to ATC terms.
• Location-based compliance: Maharashtra government procurement norms for Gadchiroli-based supply.
• Warranty/after-sales: Not specified in the provided data; bidders to verify during bid submission.