Open tender · India · Hiking Bag
Hiking Bag
Ministry of Home Affairs in India is inviting bids for “Hiking Bag”. Bids close on 9 October 2026, 20:00 IST. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, OEM Authorization Certificate and GST registration. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8111502.
The work
Supply of 24 pieces of Hiking Backpack Arpenaz 500 30L
- Capacity: 20.0 liter
- Material: Water-Resistant Polyester
- Features: Frame Packs External Frame
- Warranty: 18 Months or higher
- Only Hiking Backpack Arpenaz 500 30L will be accepted
- Robustness-Abrasion-resistant components and seams
- Multiple compartments- 4 zip pockets, incl. 1 bottom of bag, 1 water bladder compartment, 2 water bottle pockets
- Lightweight-The backpack weighs 850 g
Key facts
- Bid validity
- 60 days
- Contract period
- 15
- Technical opening
- 10 Oct 2026, 20:00
- Evaluation
- Past Performance carries 50% weightage
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8111502
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- The bidder must have a well established Installation, Commissioning, Training, Troubleshooting and Maintenance Service group in INDIA for attending the after sales service
- Details of Service Centres near consignee destinations are to be uploaded along with the bid
- The Purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity to be ordered up to 25 percent of bid quantity at the time of placement of contract
- The Purchaser may extend this calculated delivery duration up to the original delivery period while exercising the option clause
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Manufactured and supplied same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU for 2 financial years before bid opening
- Supplied same or similar Category Products for 50% of bid quantity in at least one of the last three Financial years
- Proof needed: completion certificates
Certifications and registrations
OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for OEM authorization
ISO 9001 (optional)Not explicitly mentioned but commonly required
GST registrationRequired for participation in GeM tenders
Policy conditions
- Reserved for: mse
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Bidders from certain countries are restricted
Documents to submit
- Experience CriteriaCopies of relevant contracts and delivery acceptance certificates
- Past PerformanceCopies of relevant contracts proving supply of cumulative order quantity
- Bidder TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
- Certificate (Requested in ATC)As per Additional Terms and Conditions
- OEM Authorization CertificateFor OEM authorization
- OEM Annual TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
- Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC)As per Additional Terms and Conditions