Tender Overview
The Local Self Government Department, Kerala, seeks procurement of a comprehensive gym and fitness equipment package, including items such as lateral pull-down machines, multi-function trainers, treadmills, spin bikes, weight plates, barbells, racks, benches, kettlebells, and mats. Estimated value is not disclosed; the scope encompasses supply, installation and commissioning at the buyer’s site, with 42 total items listed in the BOQ. The bid requires on-site installation, granite name boards post-installation, and maintenance throughout the contract period. A core differentiator is the broad equipment catalog spanning strength, cardio, and supportive gym accessories, indicating a turnkey fitness facility build. The tender emphasizes GST compliance, Kerala office registration, and a minimum annual turnover threshold. Location context is Kerala, with procurement governed by local government standards and GST rules.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit device specifications provided in the tender text; items enumerated include Lateral Pull Down, Leg Curl, Multi-Function Cable Trainer with Smith Machine, Multi-Position Workout Bench, Sit-Up Bench, Dumbbell Storage Rack, Treadmill, Spin Bike, Ab Crunch, Dual AB Twister, Flat Bench, Core Glide, Back Support Stool, Vibration Therapy Platform, Olympic Plate Rack, Protective Floor Mat, Hex Dumbbells (2.5–12.5 kg), Rubber Coated Weight Plates (2.5–10 kg), Olympic Bars (7 ft, 4 ft), EZ Bar 4 ft, Olympic Lock Pairs, Training Cones, various weights and gym accessories. Standards such as ISI/ISO are implied via GST/ procurement norms but not explicitly defined.
- Key requirements include supply, installation & commissioning at the buyer site; granite board installation detailing project name, date, and total cost; sample equipment submission within 48 hours after qualifying technical bid; and post-installation maintenance during contract. The bid includes performance and acceptance post one month of usage, with option clauses allowing quantity variation up to 25%.
- Documentation demands include GST returns, last three-year turnover, and at least ten contract orders on the GEM portal as proof of experience.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD details are not disclosed; bidder must have GST registration and active status; proof of monthly GST returns for the last three years required.
- Minimum turnover: INR 1.50 Crore; demonstrated by turnover statements for the last three years.
- Experience: upload at least 10 contract orders on the GEM portal; one sample equipment piece required within 48 hours of qualifying.
- Payment terms: payment released after one month of equipment usage; project includes supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance; granite board post-installation with project details.
- Additional terms include option to increase quantity by up to 25% during the contract, and extended delivery time calculations with a minimum 30 days, subject to original delivery period.
- Compliance: bidder must establish a Kerala-based registered office and provide relevant licenses; goods must be delivered and installed at the buyer’s site, with a one-month usage verification prior to acceptance.
