Gujarat Home Department Backpacks Tender 40L Twenty Forty Liter - NABL Tested, OEM Authorization 2025

Tender Overview

The Gujarat Home Department, located in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, seeks supply of Backpacks - Forty Liter under a government procurement process with an estimated value of ₹2,542,000 and an EMD of ₹76,260. Scope is strictly the supply of goods, with delivery terms tied to contract execution and potential quantity adjustments of up to 25% during or after award. Key differentiators include the requirement for NABL/ILAC accredited test reports proving conformity, and the obligation to provide advance samples for buyer approval prior to supply. The tender emphasizes OEM/authorised distributor participation via Manufacturer Authorization and a mandatory service-center presence in the consignee’s state for carry-in warranty scenarios. This procurement targets reliable vendors with robust turnover and financial health, capable of meeting delivery and warranty conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Backpacks with a capacity of approximately 40 liters
• Governing specification: Noted; conformity through NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports or Central Government lab
• Material details: Specified in tender under Materials; exact composition to be supplied by bidder
• Advance sample: Contractors must provide advance samples for buyer approval before commencement
• OEM/Authorization: Required Manufacturer Authorization if bidding through authorized distributors
• Delivery/scope: Scope includes only supply of goods; no service component unless specified elsewhere
• Service & support: Functional service center in each consignee state required for carry-in warranty; establishment within 30 days if not present; payment contingent on evidence of a functional center
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover across last three financial years to be demonstrated via audited statements or CA certificate
• Delivery timeline: Delivery periods linked to contract terms, with option to adjust quantity by up to 25%

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹76,260; payment details to follow as per tender terms
• Turnover requirement: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years as defined in the bid document
• Delivery terms: 30-day minimum delivery window for additional quantities under option clause; delivery time adjusted by formula unless original delivery period is already 30 days or more
• Manufacturer Authorization: Required if bidder is an authorized distributor; submit OEM authorization with contact details
• Service centers: Establish a functional service center in the state of each consignee location within 30 days of award; evidence required for payment release
• Test reports: NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government lab test reports proving specification conformity
• Advance sample: Provide advance samples for buyer approval before supply
• Warranty/Support: On-site or carry-in warranty as applicable; service-support terms highlighted in terms
• Documentation: GST, PAN, turnover certificates, and financial/experience documents as part of bid submission
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates during or after award