Specialized Yarn Supply for Tamil Nadu Handloom Saree and Dhoty Production

Work Description - E-tender For Purchase Of 60s C Compact Dyed Cone Weft Yarn, 60s K Polycot (80 20) Grey Cone Warp Yarn, 40s K Polycot (65 35) Grey Cone Warp Yarn And 40s K Polycot (65 35) Grey Cone Weft Yarn For The Production Of Sarees And Dhoties Under Dsds-pongal

The Commissionerate of Handlooms, a State Government organisation, through its Joint Director (Uniforms) located at Directorate of Handlooms, Chennai House 4th Floor, Esplanade, Chennai 600104, invites eligible bidders to participate in an Open Tender (Reference Number: DSDS-2027/COT_PC/001) for the supply of various yarns. This tender is specifically for the E-TENDER FOR PURCHASE OF 60S C COMPACT DYED CONE WEFT YARN, 60S K POLYCOT (80_20) GREY CONE WARP YARN, 40S K POLYCOT (65_35) GREY CONE WARP YARN AND 40S K POLYCOT (65_35) GREY CONE WEFT YARN, essential for the production of sarees and dhoties under the DSDS-PONGAL program. This "Goods" category tender, classified under "Cotton Yarn and Polycot Yarn," seeks to identify qualified suppliers for delivery to Erode, Tiruchengode, Coimbatore, and Virudhunagar. The tendering process commences with the ePublished Date and Document Download/Bid Submission Start Date on 09-Jul-2026 at 06:55 PM. Interested parties can download tender documents and submit their bids until the Document Download End Date and Bid Submission End Date on 29-Jul-2026 at 02:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 15-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM at the Directorate of Handlooms, Chennai House 4th Floor, Esplanade, Chennai 600104, to address any queries from prospective bidders. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 29-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM. The tender requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 10,00,000, though EMD exemption is allowed as per tender terms, and the Tender Fee is ₹ 0.00. Bids will remain valid for 150 days. Prospective bidders must submit their proposals in two covers. The first cover (Fee/PreQual/Technical) requires documents such as Manufacturing License, PCB Consent, IT Returns for 3 years, Signed Tender Schedule, Annual Audited Accounts, EMD Payment Receipt (or proof of exemption), and Other Documents as specified. The second cover (Finance) will contain the Bill of Quantity (BOQ). Item-wise technical evaluation is allowed, and only online payment modes are accepted for any associated fees. Interested and eligible manufacturers and suppliers are encouraged to refer to the comprehensive tender documents (Tender ID: 2026_CoF_684733_1) for complete details and to participate in this significant procurement opportunity.