Indian Army AIR COOLER STEEL BODY AND WATER DISPENSER Tender 2026 – Government Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for AIR COOLER STEEL BODY AND WATER DISPENSER across unspecified Indian Army locations in 2026. The tender references a vendor onboarding process with mandatory financial health declarations and banking documentation. The scope emphasizes standard procurement controls, with an option clause enabling up to 50% quantity changes and extended delivery as per contract terms. The absence of BOQ items suggests a framework around product category rather than a fixed list, highlighting supplier readiness for bulk, multi-site supply and lifecycle support. Unique aspects include the option-based delivery extension and the requirement for a formal bank-compliant EFT mandate.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: AIR COOLER STEEL BODY and WATER DISPENSER with steel-bodied construction
• No explicit technical specs or performance metrics provided in the tender data
• Documentation: Bidder must provide PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank
• Administrative terms permit up to 50% quantity variation during and after contract; delivery windows align with original delivery timelines with calculated extensions
• The procurement appears to emphasize compliance readiness, vendor credibility, and financial guarantees rather than fixed performance standards
• Consider alignment with IS/ISI or other certifications if later specified by the Army during bid evaluation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial Standing: Not explicitly stated; bidders must avoid liquidation or related insolvency proceedings and upload a corresponding undertaking
• Documents for submission: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; vendor code creation documents required
• Option Clause: Up to 50% quantity variation; delivery period adjusted per the formula described in the ATC
• Delivery/start date and exact delivery windows are conditioned on the original order and any extended period under option clause
• The purchaser reserves rights to modify quantity and timing within the contract lifecycle; bidders must comply