**KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION**

TRANSPORT BHAVAN, FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023
Telephone No: 0471-2471011, (Extn: 303)
E-mail: sr@kerala.gov.in, Web: www.keralartc.com,

TENDER No. S001–SRA05/6/2025- Store KSRTC-HQ  Dtd: 24.01.2025

**NOTICE INVITING TENDER (e-Tender)**

For the Supply HAND DRILL (13MM)

**TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL BID**

1. **Tender in brief:-**

Tenders in two bid system are invited for the supply Hand Drill (13mm). There shall not
be more than one brand offer in tender. Offering more than one brand /type shall make
the bid invalid.

| a | Tender No. & Date | SRA05/6/2025 | 24.01.2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| b | Item, Quantity & Specifications | Hand Drill (13mm) : 100 Nos. Requirement : Capacity to Drill up to 13 mm dia in steel Power: 500 - 700 watts Accessories: Auxiliary handle, depth stopper, bit tightening tool Warranty : 1 year (minimum) |  |
| c | Sample | 1 No. of sample as per specification should be submitted as and when informed from this end. |  |
| d | Place of bid Opening | Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Transport Bhavan, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. |  |
| e | Tender Fee (Non Refundable) | Rs.618/- (Rs.552/-+ GST @ 12% extra) (Rupees Six Hundred and Eighteen only) |  |
| f | Earnest Money deposit. (EMD) EMD | Rs.2800/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Eight Hundred only) |  |
| g | Mode of Payment of EMD & Tender Fee | Online through SBI Internet Banking/NEFT through e-procurement portal. EMD & Tender Fee should be remitted as a single transaction. Split payment is not allowed. |  |
| h | Mode of Submission of Tender | Tender should be submitted online through e-GP website www.etenders.kerala.gov.in |  |
| i | Contact address/ Telephone nos. for help in case of any doubt in e-tendering process (Help desk) | Kerala State IT Mission, e-Government procurement PMU & Help desk, Saankethika, Near EPF Office, Vrindavan Gardens, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. - 695004 Ph: 0471 - 2577088, 2577188; Toll free No.18002337315; e-mail: etendershelp@kerala.gov.in Website: www.etenders.kerala.gov.in |  |
| j | Tender inviting Authority | Chairman & Managing Director, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Transport Bhavan, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram – 695023 |  |


2. **Scope of Work**

a. Tender is invited from the manufacturers in India or their authorised dealer
for the Supply of Hand Drill.
b. The offered Hand Drill should have warranty for a minimum period of 12
months.
c. The successful bidder shall arrange the Supply of Hand Drill at KSRTC, Chief
Stores, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram-695018.
d. The successful bidder have to start the supply Hand Drill within 7 days from
the date of purchase order.

3. **PRE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA**

a. The bidder shall be a Manufactures/their authorised dealers for the Supply of Hand
Drill in India.
b. Bidder should have GST Registration.

4. **General Conditions of the contract**

a. Bidders should remit the required Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in
`Online mode' through SBI/NEFT, as per 1(e) and 1(f) of the Notice Inviting Tender.
No exemption in the case of EMD and Tender Fee. Bidders should ensure and
convince themselves that the online payments made by them have been successfully
transferred. KSRTC shall under no circumstances be responsible for failed transaction
of the payments due to non-compliance of any online banking procedure and
consequent rejection of tender.
b. Firms who have been blacklisted by the Central Government/ any State Government
/any State Transport Undertaking will not be considered.
c. The supplier should supply Hand Drill at KSRTC, Chief Stores, Pappanamcode,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695018.
d. The bidder should offer warranty for a period of 1 Year minimum.
e. Bidders should be able to start delivery of the item within 10 days from the date of
purchase order.
f. Corporation will place purchase order with the L1 qualified bidder.
c. The bidder should submit 1 No. of Hand Drill as sample to the ACPS (SV & IC), Chief
Store, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695018 as and when informed from
this end. The sample should be submitted in time specified by the Corporation,
otherwise bid will become invalid. If the bidder do not submit the sample, the bid will
be rejected. The sample submitted by the bidders will be inspected / tested for
assessing its suitability and conformability to the tender specifications. If the samples
do not meet the specifications of tender, the bidder will be technically disqualified.
d. If the Hand Drill supplied against purchase order do not meet the required
specification for carrying out the work satisfactorily in the field, the bidder will have
to take back the Hand Drill at their own cost.
a. Firms who supplied Stores of inferior quality or defective materials, which caused
non settlement of claim / pending claim of KSRTC will not be considered. In the
event, if the party is ready to settle the claim, Chief executive officer /Chairman &
Managing Director of Corporation Shall consider the tender of such firm which is
solely at his discretion.
b. Rate Firmness:- The quoted rates shall be firm for a period of 12 months from the
date of opening of financial bid. No enhancement of rates once accepted will be
considered during the contract period.
c. The details such as name of manufacturer, make/brand etc. should be provided in the
tender.
d. Tenders of those bidders who do not successfully remit Tender fee and EMD online or
do not upload the above mentioned document (digitally signed) will be rejected. The
bidders should possess digital signature for uploading the documents.
e. The successful tenderer shall submit an agreement (Appendix – I) in the prescribed
format within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of Purchase Order.

5. **Documents to be uploaded in the e-tender Portal**

a. Scanned copy of valid manufacturing license in the case of manufacturer. In the
case of Dealer, they should upload the scanned copy of Manufacture's Authorisation
Form for Dealer as per Annexure-D duly filled signed and stamped by the bidder.
b. GST Registration Certificate of bidders to be uploaded
c. The bidder shall have an annual turn over certificate in the last three financial years
(2021 – 2022, 2022 -2023, 2023 -2024). Please upload the documents certified by
Chartered Accountant / Auditors as per Annexure –B.
d. This Notice Inviting Tender (all pages) duly filled signed and stamped by the bidder
should be scanned and uploaded.
e. Scanned copy of ANNEXURE-A, General Information about the tenderer after filling
all the column and duly signed and stamped by the bidder.
f. Bidders who have been blacklisted by the Tender Inviting Authority or by any State
Govt. or Central Government / Organization should not participate in the tenders
during the period of blacklisting. An affidavit as per format in Annexure- C (Anti-
Blacklisting Affidavit) should be submitted along with the technical bid.
g. The details of guarantee, make/brand and also scanned copy of printed Leaflet
/Catalogue/Brochure of the manufacturer for the quoted item should be uploaded.
h. Scanned copy of specification sheet as per Annexure -E shall be duly filled signed
and stamped by the bidder with full address and date should be uploaded.

6. **Instructions for submitting Financial bid :-**

a. The bidder should furnish the basic rate for One No. of the item, discount, GST
separately. The rates shall be submitted in BOQ portion of the corresponding Tender
published in website www.etenders.kerala.gov.in
b. The rate quoted should be for door delivery at KSRTC, Chief Store, Pappanamcode,
Thiruvananthapuram (Dist.) - 695018.
c. GST in Rupees should be calculated exactly and entered in the respective column of
BOQ. In the BOQ the GST is to be mentioned in rupees, not in %, therefore
bidders are requested to upload the rate accordingly.
d. If the amount of GST is not entered in the respective column of BOQ, such bidders will
not be eligible for revised levies declared from time to time.
e. The quantity of item may increase or decrease. The tolerance limit shall not be more than
plus / minus fifteen percent (± 15%) as per the provisions of Kerala Store Purchase
Manual.

7. **TENDER PROCESS:**

The tender evaluation will be undertaken in four rounds.

Round 1- Opening of technical bid documents
Round 2 – Document evaluation.
Round 3 – Sample evaluation.
Round 4 –Opening of Price Bid.

a. Round 1- Opening of technical bid documents

The documents uploaded shall be opened at the time and date
mentioned. The prospective bidders or their authorized representatives can
present, if required by them.

b. Round 2 Document evaluation:- The format for submission of the technical
bid as per annexures and submission in any other format or absence of
requisite information will lead to rejection of bids in the round 2 evaluation
itself. The prospective bidders are advised to submit all information and
supporting documents that are required to prove their competency and claims
for technical evaluation.

The commercial terms and documents submitted as part of the bids
shall be scrutinized by a Bid Evaluation Committee constituted by the
Tender Inviting Authority.

The Tender Inviting Authority may call for additional
documents/clarifications through e-tender portal.

The list of those who come out of the evaluation of the
documents successfully as well as those rejected (with reasons for rejections)
will be published on the website of KSRTC (www.keralartc.com) and
objections/remarks against the list will be invited. The objections /remarks
received before the date and time specified in the notice will be
considered by the Tender Inviting Authority and the final list of successful
bidders of round 2 will be published.

c. Round 3 –Sample Evaluation.

The bidder, who qualified in the Round 2 shall submit sample of the
offered make and model within 7 days from the date of intimation. If the
bidder do not submit the sample in time, their bid will be rejected. The sample
submitted by the bidder will be inspected as per tender specifications, and if
found suitable, the sample will be given for assessing filed performance for a
period of minimum 7 days. If the sample failed in the field performance
evaluation, the bidder shall take back the sample at their own cost.

The list of those who come out of the evaluation of the
documents successfully as well as those rejected (with reasons for rejections)
will be published on the website of KSRTC (www.keralartc.com) and
objections/remarks against the list will be invited. The objections /remarks
received before the date and time specified in the notice will be
considered by the Tender Inviting Authority and the final list of successful
bidders of round 3 will be published.

d. Round 4 –Opening of Price Bid.

The bidders who are qualified in round 3 shall be considered for
Round -4. The BOQ/PRICE BID of those bidders who do not satisfy even any one of
the pre-qualification condition will not be opened.

8. **Selection of suppliers:** The selection of suppliers will be made from among the
technically qualified bidders who are pre qualified by uploading all the mandatory
documents mentioned in the prequalification criteria and suitability of sample.

9. **Opening of Tender** will be done at the time and date mentioned in the e tender
portal at the Office of the Chairman and Managing Director, KSRTC, Transport Bhavan,
Fort, Thiruvananthapuram.

10. **Payment:-** Payment for the item will be made only after receipt, inspection and
acceptance of the supplied items at the destination specified by KSRTC.

11. **Liquidated damages for non supply and performance:-** The successful bidders
shall supply the ordered quantity of machine as per the delivery schedule given by
KSRTC. If machines are not supplied as per supply schedule given by KSRTC,
liquidated damages will be realised from the supplier at the rate of 0.5% of the Cost of
item per week for each week or part there of, up to a maximum deduction of 10% of
the Contract prices and there after the Corporation will consider the termination of the
contract at the risk and cost of the contractor.

12. **Earnest Money Deposit:-** The EMD will not carry any interest. The EMD will be
forfeited if the successful Bidders fail to execute agreement and furnish Security
deposit, or in the event of withdrawal of offer once made or in the event of putting
forth any conditions which are against or contradictory to the conditions of this Notice
Inviting Tender.

13. **Security Deposit:-** The successful Bidder has to furnish a Security Deposit
equivalent to 5% of the total value of purchase contract awarded to them, before
executing the agreement. The security deposit carries no interest. The EMD amount
will be adjusted in the security deposit in the case of successful bidders. The Security
Deposit can be remitted either in the form of Demand Draft from any
Nationalised / Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of FA & CAO, KSRTC,
Thiruvananthapuram, payable at Thiruvananthapuram or in the form of Bank
Guarantee from any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank with a claim period of minimum 3
months beyond the expiry of the contract including warranty period. The security
deposit will be forfeited if the contractor fails to complete the supply as per the
schedule issued by KSRTC or in the event the Bidder fails to settle any claim
including the warranty claims. The security deposit will be refunded only after the
satisfactory completion of the contract including warranty and penalty settlement.

14. **Agreement:-** The successful Tenderer shall have to execute an agreement within 15
days from the date of issue of purchase order, incorporating the Terms & Conditions of
Tender as per Kerala Stores Purchase Manual. The agreement has to executed
in the prescribed form issued from KSRTC, in Rs.200/- INDIAN STAMP PAPER after
furnishing the Security deposit equivalent to 5% of the total value of purchase
contract awarded to them, as per provisions of Kerala Store Purchase Manual, for the
due fulfilment of the contract. If the bidders are not willing to execute the Agreement
and Security deposit, their offer will not be considered.

15. The Corporation reserves the authority to consider the offer in part or full as desired.

16. The bidders have the liberty to resubmit fresh tender/documents till the last date and
time of submission of the e-tender.

17. Resubmission of offer will not be allowed after the time and date fixed for bid
submission. The offer once made cannot be withdrawn or modified after the closing of
e-tender under any circumstances. Withdrawal or modification of the offer once made
in e-tender will be resulted in the forfeiture of EMD remitted. In such cases the bidder
will not have the right to claim the refund of EMD.

18. The Chairman and Managing Director, KSRTC, Thiruvananthapuram reserve the right
to make any modifications or additions in this notice in the event if it is felt that it is in
the public interest.

19. The decisions of the Chairman and Managing Director, KSRTC will be final and legally
binding in these tender proceedings.

20. Disputes if any shall be settled through mediation and the Corporation will notify
mediating official from time to time and only when mediation is failed, litigation with in
the jurisdiction of the courts at Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam need to be
sought.

21. **INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS**

a) Tender shall be made in English.
b) The rates quoted should be for supply and Commissioning of Forklift at Regional
Work Shop, RW Edapal Malappuram (Dist.) and Central Works, Pappanamcode,
Thiruvananthapuram (Disct.)
c) In case of NEFT, remittance should be made only to the 22 digit beneficiary account
number as seen in the remittance form which is available in the e-portal while
submitting tender.
d) **ONLINE PAYMENTS:-** The bidders shall seek clarification from Kerala State IT
Mission, e-Government procurement PMU & Help desk, Saankethika, Near EPF
Office, Vrindavan Gardens, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695004. Help Desk
No. Ph: 0471 2577088, 2577188; Toll free No.18002337315; e-mail:
etendershelp@kerala.gov.in ; Website: www.etenders.kerala.gov.in and
make himself conversant with procedure for online payment of the Tender Fee and
EMD. KSRTC shall under no circumstance be responsible for failed
transactions due to non compliance of the above procedure.
e) The bid will be opened online through the e-GP website www.etenders.kerala.gov.in
at the KSRTC, Transport Bhavan, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram on the date and time
mentioned above in the presence of the Bidders/authorised representatives available.
If the e-tender opening date happens to be a holiday or non-working day due to any
valid reason, the Tender opening process will be done on the next working day at the
same time and place specified. Any change in the opening date/time/venue due to
other reasons shall be informed by way of Corrigendum published in the e-GP website.
f. **DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE:-** Bidders will have to procure legally valid
Digital Certificate as per Information Technology Act, 2000 for digitally signing their
electronic bids. Bidders can procure the same from any of the license certifying
authority of India. For obtaining Digital Signature Certificate and help on e-tendering
process, please contact Kerala State IT Mission, e-Government procurement PMU &
Help desk, Saankethika, Near EPF Office, Vrindavan Gardens, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram 695004. Ph: 0471 2577088, 2577188; Toll free
No.18002337315; e-mail: etendershelp@kerala.gov.in ; Website:
www.etenders.kerala.gov.in on all government working days from 9.30 A.M to 5.30
P.M.
g. Bidders are advised to note the Tender ID and Tender No. & Date for future reference.
h. All uploaded scanned documents should contain the signature and the office seal of
the bidders and should be digitally signed while uploading in e-tender portal.
Documents uploaded without digitally signing shall entitle rejection of the Tender.
i. The digitally signed Tender document and other specified documents shall be
submitted online through the e-GP website www.etenders.kerala.gov.in well in
advance before the last date and time. No submission shall be allowed after the last
date mentioned.

22. Bidders are advised to go through all conditions of the Notice Inviting Tender and the
Tender documents carefully and to comply them to avoid rejection of their tender.

23. The selected Bidder shall not be entitled to seek any deviation in the Agreement.

24. Furnishing of any false information / fabricated document would lead to rejection of
the tender at any stage.

25. The Tenderer shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its
bid and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram, hereinafter
referred to as “Tender Inviting Authority”, will in no case be responsible or liable for
these costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the bidding process


**For CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR**

I/We hereby accept all the above terms and conditions in its entirety.

Signature of bidder:

Name of bidder:

Address of bidder:

Telephone No. of bidder:

Mobile No. of bidder


**ANNEXURE “A”**

(Proforma of Certificate be furnished along with Technical Bid)

**KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION**

**GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TENDERER**

| 1 | Name of the Tenderer Registered address of the firm with GSTIN |  |
|---|---|---|
|  | State | District |
|  | Telephone No. | Fax |
|  | Email | Website |
| 2 | **Contact Person Details** |  |
|  | Name | Designation |
|  | Telephone No. | Mobile No. |
|  | **Communication Address** |  |
|  | Address |  |
| 3 | State | District |
|  | Telephone No. | Fax |
|  | Email | Website |
| 4 | **Type of the Firm ( Please √ relevant box)** |  |
|  | Private Ltd.  Public Ltd.  Partnership  Society  Proprietorship  Others, |  |
| 5 | **Nature of Business ( Please √ relevant box)** |  |
|  | Original Equipment Manufacturer  Authorized Dealer /Representative  Direct Importer  Others, specify. |  |
| 6 | **Key personnel Details (Chairman, CEO, Directors, Managing Partners etc. ) in case of Directors, DIN Nos. are required** |  |
|  | Name | Designation |
|  | Name | Designation |
| 7 | **Bank Det** |  |
|  | Bank Account No. | IFSC Code |
|  | Bank Name & Address | Branch Name |
|  | Tel No | Email ID |
| 8 | Whether any criminal case was registered against the company or any of its promoters in the past? |  |
| 9 | GST No. |  |
| 10 | GST of offered item in (%) |  |
| 11 | BIS CM/L No (if available ) |  |
| 12 | Make & Brand |  |
| 13 | Guarantee / Warrantee Other relevant Information provided * | Agreed for free replacement against any material /manufacturing defects within a period of ______ |
| 14 |  |  |
|  | Date: | Office Seal |


**Annexure- B**

(Proforma of Certificate be furnished along with Technical Bid)

**ANNUAL TURN OVER STATEMENT**

The Annual Turnover of M/s _______________ for the
past three years are given below and certified that the statement is true and
correct.

| Sl. No. | Year | Turnover in Lakhs (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 – 2022 |  |
| 2 | 2022 – 2023 |  |
| 3 | 2023 - 2024 |  |
|  | Total |  |
|  | Average Turnover per year |  |

Date:

Signature of Auditor/ Chartered Accountant
(Name in Capital)

Address :

Registration No:

Seal:

**Annexure - C**

(Proforma of Certificate be furnished along with Technical Bid)

**AFFIDAVIT**

**Format for Affidavit certifying that Entity / Promoter(s) /Director(s)/Partners of Entity are not blacklisted**

I, M/s. ____________________________ (Name of the firm), having registered office at _________________________ hereby certify and confirm that we or any of our promoter(s) /director(s) are not barred by Department of Transport, Govt. of Kerala/ or any other entity of Government of Kerala or blacklisted by any state government or central government / department / organization in India from participating in Tender/s, either individually or as member of a Consortium as on the _______________ (Last date of submission of tender).

We further confirm that we are aware that, our bid for the captioned tender would be liable for rejection in case any material misrepresentation is made or discovered at any stage of the Bidding Process or thereafter during the contract period.

Dated this _________ Day of __________ , 20___.

Name of the Applicant

Signature of the Authorized Person

Name of the Authorized Person


**Annexure - D**

(Proforma of Certificate be furnished along with Technical Bid)

**MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR DEALER**

To,
The Chairman & Managing Director,
KSRTC
Transport Bhavan, Fort, TVPM
Ref Tender no: _______________ Dated: _______________

Whereas ____________________________ (Name and Address of the Manufacturer) who are established and manufacturers of (Name/description of the products), having production facilities at ____________________________ (Address of factory) do hereby declare that M/s. ____________________________ (Name and Address) is our authorized dealer and they are authorize to submit a bid, and subsequently negotiate and sign the Contract with you against NIT No _______________ dated _______________ for the above products manufactured by us, for the supply requirements of the above invitation of bids.

The dealership certificate is valid up to _______________

We hereby extend full warrantee for the products offered for supply by the above firm against the said NIT and duly authorize said firm to act on our behalf in fulfilling all installation, technical support and maintenance obligations as required by KSRTC.

Name: ____________________________ (In the capacity of)
(Duly authorized to sign the authorization on and behalf of)

Signature: ____________________________

Dated this _______________ day of _______________ 20___

Note: This letter of authority must be on the letterhead of the concerned manufacturer and must be signed by a competent person and having the power of attorney to bind the Manufacturer and, must be included by the Bidder in its bid.


**ANNEXURE -E**

**SPECIFICATION SHEET**

Tender for the Supply Hand Drill

Tender No. S001–SRA05/6/2025– Store KSRTC-HQ  Dtd: 24.01.2025

Make _______________

Brand & Model: _______________

**Technical Specification**

| SI No. | Key Parameters | Specifications | Specification of Offered Machine | Remarks if any |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirement | Capacity to Drill up to 13 mm dia in steel |  |  |
| 2 | Power | 500 - 700 watts |  |  |
| 3 | Accessories | Auxiliary handle, depth stopper, bit tightening tool. |  |  |
| 4 | Warranty | 1 Year |  |  |

I/We hereby declare that the information furnished above are true, to the best of my / our knowledge and belief.

Place: _______________

Date: _______________

Signature with Name, Address & Seal of Tenderer.


**Appendix - I**

(To be furnished in Indian Stamp paper worth Rs. 200/-)

**KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION**

**FORM OF AGREEMENT**

(for Contract for Supply of Specific Quantity)

Agreement executed on _______________ (date) between ____________________________ (herein after called “the Contractor”) and the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (herein after called “the Corporation”).

WHEREAS the Contractor has tendered for the supply of articles for the use of the Corporation as per Notice Inviting Tender No: _______________ dated: _______________ which tender notification shall form part of this Agreement as if incorporated herein.

AND WHEREAS the Corporation have been pleased to accept the offer in respect of the articles mentioned in the copy of the order attached (Which shall form part of this agreement as if incorporated herein).

AND WHEREAS th _______________ being the due fulfillment of his obligations under this deed deposited _______________ in the form of Demand Draft of _______________ Bank / in the form in a letter of Guarantee from _______________ Bank approved by the Corporation.(scheduled banks)

NOW THESE PRESENTS WITNESS AS FOLLOWS:

(1) (A) In case where along with the tender samples have been forwarded to the Corporation and the samples approved, the contractor agrees to supply the materials according to the approved samples. In other cases, the contractor agrees to forward samples to Corporation for approval, if so required, and then to supply materials according to such approved samples. When samples are not required the contractor agrees to supply according to standard specification. Samples forwarded by the contractor to the Corporation will not be paid for and shall be the property of the Corporation, but the Corporation is at liberty to return them to the contractor on the completion of his contract or to pay for them at agreed rates if they so choose. All Samples must be clearly labeled showing to what particular items tendered for they relate and they should be of sufficient size and quantity to enable the Corporation to see if the supplies made are according to the approved samples.

(B) The Contractor hereby declares that the goods sold to the buyer under this contract shall be of the best quality and workmanship and shall be strictly in accordance with the specifications and particulars contained in the copy of the order attached herewith the contractor hereby guarantees that the said goods would continue to conform to the description and quality aforesaid for a period of ...... months from the date of delivery of the said goods to the Corporation and that not withstanding the fact the Corporation may have inspected and/or approved the said goods, if during the aforesaid period of ...... months the said goods be discovered not to conform to the description and quality aforesaid or have deteriorated ( and the decision of the Corporation in that behalf will be final and conclusive ) the Corporation will be entitled to reject the said goods or such portion thereof as may be discovered not to conform to the said description and quality. On such rejection the goods will be at the contractor's risk and all the provisions herein contained relating to rejection of goods etc: shall apply. The contractor shall if so called upon to do, replace the goods etc. or such portion thereof as is rejected by the Corporation. Otherwise the contractor shall pay the Corporation such damages as may arise by reason of the breach of the condition herein contained. Nothing herein contained shall prejudice any other right of the Corporation in that behalf under this contract or otherwise.

(2) Requests for enhancement of rates once accepted will not be considered except where Corporation has prior to the actual supplies, expressly agreed in writing for any price variation under specified circumstances. Conditions of the sale or other specified terms and conditions, if any printed on the quotation sheets of the contractor or attached with the Contractor's tender or any other letter or paper from the contractor will not govern this contract nor bind the Corporation in any manner what so ever unless such terms have been expressly accepted by the Corporation in writing.

(3) The articles and quantities to be supplied are as shown in the copy of the Order No _______________ dated _______________ herewith attached, which shall be considered as part of this agreement. The contractor agrees to supply the quantities of the articles shown in the order at the rates tendered by him for each articles within the time fixed.

(4) In the case of goods delivered by shipment, the contractor, shall where the expected tonnage of goods is more than 200 tones, deliver the goods through the Thiruvananthapuram port, if so required by the Corporation.

(5) The contractor agrees that time is the essence of this contract.

(6) If the contractor defaults in the due supply of all or any of the articles correctly and promptly as above, the Corporation is at liberty to procure the same from elsewhere without cancelling the contract as a whole. If Corporation incur, in thus procuring such materials, a higher cost than the agreed rate, such excess cost may be deducted by the Corporation from the Contractor's bill or adjusted or otherwise realized from his security deposit or recovered from him by other means. The Contractor agrees, that he shall not be entitled to claim the excess, if any, of the tendered rate over such cost to Corporation.

(7) All payments to the contractor for supplies effected satisfactorily will be made after scrutiny of his bills. (i) Either by Corporation cheques payable at the Government Treasuries. (ii) Or by drafts on the Reserve Bank of India, at any of its principal branches in India. (iii) Or in case of supplies from Abroad by drafts or otherwise as may be agreed to:

(8) All incidental expenses incurred by the Corporation for making payments outside the District in which the claim arise shall be borne by the contractor.

(9) The contactor shall not assign or make over in part or wholly the contract or the benefits of burdens hereof. The contractor shall not underlet or sublet the execution of the contract or any part thereof without the consent in writing of the corporation. The Corporation shall have absolute power to refuse any such consent or rescind such consent (if given) at any time. The contractor shall not be relieved from his obligation, duty or responsibility under this contract even if consent to let or subject is given by the Corporation.

(10) NOT WITH STANDING the provisions contained to Clause 5, the Corporation shall have the right to cancel contract for any default on the part of the contractor in the due performance thereof.

(11) It shall be lawful for the Corporation from and out of any money for the time being payable or due to the contractor from the Corporation under this contract or otherwise to set off any loss, expense, cost or damages, sustained or incurred by the Corporation by reason of the cancellation of the contract.

(12) The security deposit shall subject to the conditions specified herein be returned to the Contractor within three months after the expiration of the contract.

(13) The Contractor agrees that any communication addressed to him may be handed over to him or his agent personally or left at his residence or place of business or may be sent by prepaid post to his address as mentioned in this deed.

(14) The contractor agrees that all sums found due to the Corporation under or by virtue of these presents shall be recoverable from him and his properties, movable and immovable, under the provisions of the Revenue Recovery Act, for the time being in force as though they are arrears of land revenue or in any other manner as the Corporation deem fit.

(15) Any dispute arising out of this Tender procedure shall be under the Jurisdiction of Thiruvananthapuram court.

In witness where of the contractor and Sri _______________ Controller of Purchase & Stores, for and on behalf of the Kerala State Road transport Corporation have hereunto set their hands.

Signed, Sealed and delivered by:

Shri. ____________________________ (Name & Address of Contractor)

(Signature of Contractor)

In the presence of witnesses:

1. _______________ (Name) _______________ (Signature)

2. _______________ (Name) _______________ (Signature)

Signed, Sealed and delivered by:

Shri: _______________ Controller of Purchase & Stores, for and on behalf of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation _______________ (Signature)

In the presence of Witnesses:

1. _______________ (Name) _______________ (Signature)

2. _______________ (Name) _______________ (Signature)