WHITE COTTON BANIAN CLOTH

(a) Firms must have satisfactorily executed / supplied tendered item [OR] items having description (Cotton rags/Microfiber Cloths etc. to workshops/sheds), but of different sizes/ ratings/capacities, to Railways/ Central / State Govt Organization / PSU / Public Listed Company, during 3 previous financial years and current financial year up to date of tender opening in a one single purchase order for consideration of BULK orders. (b) Firm must enclose successfully executed PO copies, R.Note copies, CRAC details, Inspection Certificate details etc. along with their offer as a proof for performance credentials. Performance credentials will not be evaluated without any documentary evidence. (c) Firm's past performance credentials with Southern Railway will also be taken into account while evaluating the offer.

Tenderers shall confirm the following declaration failing which the offer is likely to be ignored. " I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India. I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or, if from such a country,has been registered with the Competent Authority. I hereby certify that this bidder fulfills all requirements in this regard and is eligible to be considered.Where applicable,evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached."

(i) HSN CODE 8607 and SOUTHERN RAILWAY / TAMILNADU GST NO. 33AAAGM0289CIZQ - (i) Firms with MSME/NSIC Certificate for subject item are requested to submit the same for eligibility towards purchase preference. ii) a) The offers shall be evaluated based on the GST rate as quoted by each bidder and same will be used for determining the inter se ranking. While submitting offer, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they quote correct GST rate and HSN number. b) Purchaser shall not be responsible for any misclassification of HSN number or incorrect GST rate if quoted by the b i d d e r. c) Wherever the successful bidder invoices the goods at GST rate or HSN number which is different from that incorporated in the purchase order, payment shall be made as per GST rate which is lower of the GST rate incorporated in the purchase order or billed. d) Vendor is informed that she/he would be required to adjust her/his basic price to the extent required by higher tax billed as per invoice to match the all inclusive price as mentioned in the purchase order. e) Any amendment to GST rate or HSN number in the contract shall be as per the contractual conditions and statutory amendments in the quoted GST rate and HSN number, under SVC. (ii) In case the successful tenderers is not liable to be registered under CGST/GST/UTGST/ SGST Act. The Railway shall deduct the applicable GST from him / their bills under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned tax authority.

(i) Please refer para 15.0 of part - B of "SR TENDER CONDITIONS" attached with this tender document for details regarding "BENEFITS OF MSE AS PER PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY" (ii) MSE firms should submit a copy of valid MSE Certificate at the time of submission of their bid. (As the validity of Udyog Aadhar Memorandum was up to 30.06.2022 it is not considered as a valid document for availing MSE preference).

Deviations: Technical/Commercial deviations if any should be recorded in the Techno - Commercial Tabulation field itself. If it is attached in the Annexure or as attachments, the same are liable to be ignored

Ambiguous offer will be summarily rejected. Terms of offer must be specific and unambiguous.

Warranty Clause: Guarantee / Warranty as per specification, and, in case specification does not contain GC / WC, then GC/WC as per IRS conditions of contract

Inspection : Inspection by consignee after receipt. 1). If contract value happens to be higher than 5 lakh, then inspection will be by TPI Agency. 2). Tenderers may refer Annexure - 13 of SR Tender conditions. 3). Firm to please mention the place of inspection with full address and pin code. 4). Selection of Inspection Agency is governed by Railway Board Letter No. 2022/RS(G)/779/8 Dated: 04.01.2023.

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous item s. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

Delivery Terms : FOR Destination.

In case of road delivery, the date of delivery at destination [consignee's end] shall only be treated as delivery date irrespective of F.O.R. / F.O.T. condition mentioned elsewhere in the contract / tender.

Mode of Despatch : By Road/Rail

Offer validity should be minimum 60 days.