Tender Overview
Border Security Force (BSF), a Central Armed Police Forces organization, invites bids for a broad range of painting and allied materials including APCOLITE PAINTS in multiple colors, AKZONOBEL DUCO products, various thinners, silica gel, white cloth, caustic soda, gloves, masks, emery papers, brushes, polish, wax polishes, and related items. The procurement location is NADIA, WEST BENGAL - 741101, with a total of 36 BOQ items, though specific quantities and the estimated contract value are not disclosed in the provided data. The tender emphasizes a flexible quantity option of up to 25% more than bid quantity during contract execution, and a proportional delivery time extension. Unique clauses include OEM after-sales support for imported items and turnover criteria for both bidders and OEMs. This signals a mixed domestic-import portfolio requiring both procurement agility and after-sales readiness. BSF seeks a supplier capable of handling multi-brand, multi-category painting supplies under a single contract with clearly defined delivery and warranty terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories span APCOLITE and AKZONOBEL paints in multiple colors (Green, Black, Brown, White, Red, Blue, Yellow), specialty primers (Red Oxide Primer), thinners (Thinner Asian T124, Normal Thinner A1), silica gel, PPE (hand gloves, face masks), abrasives (emery paper 80/100), polishing products, brushes, cloths, wax polishes, and related accessories.
- No explicit technical performance metrics or IS/ISO requirements are published in the data; bidders must infer scope from the listed items and prepare compliant stock lists.
- BOQ contains 36 items, but individual quantities are not disclosed; bidders should prepare scalable offers aligned to the 25% option clause.
- OEM/Imported product clause requires India-based after-sales support for imported items and an official certificate evidencing this capability.
- The tender allows bidding on a bunch of items with OEM turnover criteria applying to the highest-valued primary product category.
- Delivery timeline will be calculated using the option-quantity extension formula, with a minimum extension of 30 days when applicable.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD details are not disclosed in the provided tender data; bidders must check the official bid document for the exact amount and payment method.
- Turnover criteria: bidders must meet average annual turnover requirements over the last three financial years; documented via audited balances or CA certificates; OEM turnover criteria are similarly stated and apply to the primary product category with highest bid value in a bunch bid.
- Delivery terms: delivery period can extend according to the option clause; additional time = (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- OEM/after-sales: imported products require an OEM or authorized seller with a registered Indian office for after-sales service; certificate to be submitted.
- Documentation: standard bid submission documents including GST, PAN, experience certs, financials, and EMD documentation are implied but exact list is not enumerated in the data.
- The tender imposes a structured compliance regime for both bidders and OEMs to ensure service and support across a multi-brand supply chain.