Tender Title: Supply of Toilet Soap

Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6119277

Issuing Authority

The Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways is issuing this tender for the procurement of toilet soap conforming to IS 2888 (V2) standards.

Scope of Work and Objectives

This tender aims to procure a total quantity of 451,473 units of toilet soap to meet the hygiene requirements of Indian Railways. The selected vendor will be responsible for the timely supply of toilet soap as per the defined technical and quality specifications, ensuring that all delivered products meet the established standards. The objective is to ensure the provision of quality hygiene products to the workforce and travelers under the jurisdiction of Indian Railways.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for participation in this tender, bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be a registered entity compliant with the legal norms of the Indian government.
• Have experience in supplying similar products to government departments or corporate entities.
• Possess the necessary certifications and licenses to manufacture and supply toilet soap.

Technical Requirements

Participants must provide documentation to demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements, which include:

• Compliance with IS 2888 (V2) for toilet soap.
• Submission of product specifications, safety data sheets, and samples as required during the evaluation phase.
• Assurance of meeting quality assurance benchmarks.

Financial Requirements

Bidders must provide financial documents including:

• Recent balance sheets and profit-loss statements.
• Bank account details for processing payments.
• A security deposit or earnest money deposit (EMD) as stipulated in the tender guidelines.

Document Submission Details

Bidders should prepare and submit the required documentation electronically through the GEM portal. The submission must include:

• Technical bids along with all necessary compliance documents.
• Financial bids in a separate file to ensure confidentiality during the evaluation process.

Special Provisions

This tender includes benefits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Such entities may enjoy relaxations in terms of eligibility criteria, reduced EMD requirements, and additional evaluation preferences, as outlined by the government policies.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of bids will be conducted based on:

• Adherence to technical specifications and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Financial evaluations focusing on the price competitiveness and overall proposal value.
• Preference may be given to MSEs and startups in line with government policies.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be required to deliver the toilet soap to designated locations as specified by the Indian Railways across various sites. Logistics and transport responsibilities will fall to the vendor as part of the service agreement.

Contact Information

For any queries related to this tender, bidders are encouraged to refer to the official communication channels provided during the tender announcement.