Directorate Of Collegiate Education Gym Equipment Tender Kerala Idukki 2026 ISI/ISO Standards

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Collegiate Education under the Higher Education Department Kerala invites bids for a comprehensive gym and fitness equipment package covering 62 distinct items, spanning free weights, benches, racks, carts, and outdoor fitness gear. Located in IDUKKI, KERALA (685501), the tender contemplates a large-scale supply of gym apparatus including parallel and incline bench presses, smith machines, leg presses, dumbbells (rubberized), weight stacks, outdoor fitness machines, benches, and racks. Although the exact estimated value and EMD are not disclosed, the scope is clearly multi-item and brand-agnostic within requested categories. The buyer reserves quantity flexibility up to 25% during contract execution, and delivery timelines may extend based on the option clause. The project’s differentiator is the breadth of commercial gym equipment required under a single procurement from a Kerala government entity, indicating bulk, centralized deployment across affiliated campuses.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• 62 item BOQ comprising: PARALLEL BENCH PRESS, INCLINE BENCH PRESS, REVERSE PEC DECK, SMITH MACHINE COUNTER BALANCE WITH SQUAT, 45 DEGREE LEG PRESS, SEATED CALF RAISE, LEG CURL, LEG EXTENSION, CHINNING MACHINE, ABDOMINAL ADJ BENCH, DUMBBELLS RUBBERIZED 1KG TO 40KG, OUTHDOOR FITNESS RIDER/ROWER, WEIGHTS RUBBERIZED series, BARBELLS OLYMPIC 5FT/6FT/ EZ 4FT, OUTDOOR EXERCISE BARS, GYM CHAIR/BENCH, WEIGHT STAND/RACK and related accessories.
• No explicit technical standards or performance specs listed in the tender text; however, the equipment category implies standard fitness equipment requirements.
• BOQ lacks unit quantities and monetary values; delivery terms reference an option-based quantity increase up to 25% at contracted rates.
• No explicit warranty, installation, or maintenance clauses are provided in the data; bidders should anticipate standard government procurement terms and ensure compatibility with local facilities.
• Experience in supplying gym fit-outs and prior compliance with procurement protocols may be advantageous given the scope.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not specified in the visible terms; bidders should refer to the bid document for the exact deposit and mode (DD/online).
• Turnover criterion requires minimum average annual turnover for last three years ending 31st March, as per bid document; if the bidder is less than 3 years old, turnover is assessed on completed years post-incorporation.
• Delivery windows follow the option clause: quantity may be increased by up to 25%, with delivery period calculated from the last date of the original/extended order; minimum extension is 30 days.
• Payment terms, warranty, penalties, and detailed submission documents are to be confirmed in the complete Terms and Conditions; bidders should prepare standard GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, and OEM authorizations as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Buyer Added Terms and ATC; verify any specific delivery or installation requirements at facility sites in Kerala.