Open tender · India · Handloom Cotton Pillow Covers (V3)

Handloom Cotton Pillow Covers (V3)

Ministry of Railways

Ministry of Railways in India is inviting bids for “Handloom Cotton Pillow Covers (V3)”. Bids close on 15 October 2026, 12:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/7832446. Who can bid: Must have supplied same or similar products for 20% of bid quantity in one of the last three financial years to a government body or public sector unit; Only Class 1 or Class 2 local suppliers under the Make in India order may bid; non-local suppliers are not eligible. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply of 384905 handloom cotton pillow covers to Indian Railways, for textile makers with past supply record

Indian Railways, West Central Railway, is buying 384905 handloom cotton pillow covers (V3) conforming to IS 745 and IS 171, in white bleached cotton with Indian Railway screen printing. Delivery is to the general stores depot in Nishatpura, Bhopal, in three phases over 270 days from contract start. It is a single-packet supply contract with pre-dispatch inspection by RITES.

Who can win it

  • Must have supplied same or similar products for 20% of bid quantity in one of the last three financial years to a government body or public sector unit
  • Only Class 1 or Class 2 local suppliers under the Make in India order may bid; non-local suppliers are not eligible
  • Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India must be registered with the Competent Authority

Key facts

Contract period
270 days from contract start for delivery
How bids are judged
Total value wise evaluation, with past performance weighted 20%
Published
31 Aug 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/7832446

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