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East Coast Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the procurement of passenger seating; scope is strictly the supply of Goods for chairs featuring backrest and armrest components. Key technical requirements include backrest height ranges (Low-back 200-400 mm, Mid-back 400-700 mm) and lumbar support in the seat backrest, along with armrest presence and specification. The BOQ shows zero items, implying a general supply contract with unspecified quantity, and the estimated value is not disclosed. This tender emphasizes product conformance to specified backrest and armrest attributes and a goods-only delivery model, with a unique focus on ergonomic seating standards within a rail environment.
EMD amount and exact payment terms not provided; bidders should request clarification
Delivery schedule and location details are not specified; verify logistics with East Coast Railway
Documentation required includes GST, PAN, experience, financials, and OEM authorizations
Not specified in data; bidders should obtain defined payment terms during bid clarification
No concrete delivery timeline provided; bidders must confirm lead times and penalties in tender response
No LD details present; bidders should verify LD/penalty framework during bid submission
Experience in supplying railway seating or equivalent ergonomic seating components
GST registration and PAN
Financial capacity to support goods-only supply without installation services
Quantity
6
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Past Performance
20 %
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Chair for General Purpose (Q2) ( PAC Only )
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Khordha
Delivery Pincodes
751017
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saroj Kumar Sahoo | 751017,Office of the Principal Chief Signal & Telecom engineer, East Coast Railway, Rail Sadan, North Block, Bhubaneswar-751017 | Khordha | Odisha | 751017 | 6 | 30 | - |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar railway seating supply
Financial statements (annual reports) for the last 2-3 years
EMD/Security deposit documentation (as per bidding norms)
Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance with backrest height ranges and lumbar support
OEM authorization letter (if bidding on behalf of an OEM)
Any quality certifications or IS/ISO certifications (if available)
| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| CHAIR BACKREST | Backrest Height (Low-back range: 200 - 400 mm, Mid-back range: 400 - 700 mm) | Mid-back |
| CHAIR BACKREST | Lumbar Support available in Seat Backrest | Yes |
| CHAIR ARMREST | Armrest Available in the Chair | Yes |
| CHAIR ARMREST | Type of Armrest in Chair | Fixed armrest with Cushion |
Key insights about ODISHA tender market
Bidders should submit GST and PAN, experience certificates, and financials, plus OEM authorizations if applicable. The tender requires goods-only supply with ergonomic specifications: backrest heights (200-400 mm or 400-700 mm) and lumbar support. Clarify EMD amount and delivery timelines during bid submission.
Required documents typically include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates of similar work, financial statements for last 2-3 years, EMD proofs, technical bid detailing backrest/armrest specs, and OEM authorizations if bidding for an OEM’s product. Ensure ergonomic compliance to chair specifications.
Chair backrest must support lumbar region and offer two height options: low-back 200-400 mm and mid-back 400-700 mm. Armrests must be present; type not specified. The goods-only scope excludes installation, so delivered chairs should be ready for mounting and testing per railway standards.
Payment terms are not disclosed in the data. Vendors should obtain explicit terms during bid clarification, including any milestone payments, delivery verification, and whether advance payment or post-delivery payment within a defined timeline is applicable.
EMD details are not provided in the tender data; bidders must request the exact Earnest Money Deposit amount and acceptable deposit modes (DD/online) during pre-bid queries and reflect it in the financial bid.
The tender emphasizes ergonomic seating requirements; while specific IS/ISO codes are not listed, bidders should ensure compliance with IS 550-related ergonomic seating guidelines and obtain ISI/ISO certifications if the tender requires brand or OEM-specific validation.
Scope is restricted to the supply of goods (chairs with backrest and armrest features). No installation services are described. Suppliers should confirm delivery terms, installation readiness, and testing procedures with East Coast Railway during bid clarification.
BOQ shows total items as 0 with no quantity data. Bidders should seek clarification on expected quantities, unit measurements, and delivery locations, and prepare a flexible pricing approach to cover potential future scope amendments.