Indian Army Procurement Tender in Jalandhar Punjab for Depot Stores - 24 Month Warranty & 0.5% LD 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, located in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB 144001. Procurement involves depot stores with a 24-month warranty and independent quality vetting. The tender contemplates quantity variation up to 25%, with rates fixed on contract. Bidders must verify depot samples at their own expense before bidding, ensuring timescales align to depot requirements. The process requires adherence to strict delivery timelines, and bidders should be prepared for a transparent depot inspection by an independent Board of Officers. This tender focuses on ensuring depot compatibility, with risk-sharing through a Liquidated Damages (LD) at 0.5% per week for delays, capped at 10% of contract value. The opportunity emphasizes compliance, authenticity of uploaded documents, and on-time delivery to the depot premises.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Depot sample verification required before bulk supply; no item-specific specs published in the summary.
• Warranty: 24 months (ALL Schedule); warranty certificate to be submitted on letter pad with stamp.
• Delivery risk provisions: LD of 0.5% per week for delay, up to 10% of contract value; SLA if applicable.
• Quality scrutiny: Independent Board of Officers conducts depot vetting; bidder bears cost for depot checks.
• EMD: Original copy to reach buyer by bid opening date; exact amount indicated as ₹1 in the tender data.
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extended delivery calculations apply, minimum 30 days.
• Delivery terms: Based on original delivery period with potential extension; time to be calculated via formula provided in clause 1.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1; original copy to reach buyer by bid opening date.
• Warranty: 24 months for all Schedule items; signed warranty certificate required.
• Inspection: Depot sample verification at depot premises, bidder bears inspection costs.
• Delivery & LD: 0.5% per week of delay, up to 10% contract value; SLA applicability as per contract.
• Documentation: Undertaking certifying 100% genuineness of uploaded documents; compliance with depot requirements.
• Option to vary quantity: Up to 25% increase during contract; delivery period adjustments as specified.
• Risk & Expense: Buyer reserves rights to enforce delivery and remedy delays; force majeure noted in extended terms.