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Indian Army Soil Investigation & Borehole Drilling Tender 2025 – ISI/IS Standards-Forwarded Work, GeM Terms

Bid Publish Date

30-Oct-2025, 12:10 pm

Bid End Date

22-Nov-2025, 4:00 pm

Value

₹1,81,720

Location

KANNUR , KERALA

Progress

Issue30-Oct-2025, 12:10 pm
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Quantity

5

Category

Soil Investigation

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 33

FIBERS THREADS AND YARNS ROAD SURVEY TEXTURE ANALYZER LNG UTG PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY TEXTURE ANALYSER SPOT EXTRACTOR BEARING HOLDERS SOIL EXPLORATION BARITONE HORNS EQUIPMENT ANGLE BRACKETS GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION DRILLING WORK WATER WELLS LAZAR LAND LEVELER TUBE WELL MINING ENGINEERING LAND SURVEY GEOSPATIAL AIR CYLINDERS SURVEYS PENETROMETERS EMU MAPPING MAPPING SERVICE BRACKET BORING MACHINERY CUTTER PROPERTY SURVEY MINERAL ALLUVIUM SOIL CIVIL CONSULTANCY

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs. Procurement covers soil investigation, setting of drilling, borehole drilling, laboratory investigation, and physical property determination. Estimated value: ₹181,720. Location: not specified; likely multiple military sites across India. Delivery scope includes pre-qualification for geological work with option clause to adjust quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity and related delivery time adjustments per formula. A unique aspect is the open-ended quantity flexibility during contract currency and the specified inspection regime. This tender emphasizes compliance with supplier documentation and post-award support through Indian-administrative processes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract rates; extended delivery period follows a defined calculation: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Delivery could extend to original delivery period if exercised. compliers must adhere to these delivery flexibilities.
  • OEM/Imported Products: If applicable, OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered India office for after-sales service; certificate required.
  • Inspection: Third-party inspection by GE MAINT EZHIMALA; pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections specified depending on ATC selections.
  • EMD/PBG: Performance security via Account Payee DD in favor of GE MAINT EZHIMALA acceptable; hard copy to be delivered within 15 days post-award; PBG also permitted under GeM terms.
  • Financial Criteria: OEM must show positive net worth; minimum average annual turnover for last 3 years required (documentary evidence via audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant cert).
  • Certificates: All uploaded documents must meet bid, ATC, and corrigendum requirements to avoid rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Delivery Terms: Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; option-driven extensions have defined calculation rules with a minimum of 30 days.
  • Payment Terms: Payment terms align with standard GeM/GeMA arrangements; DD is acceptable as performance security; post-award submission of scanned DD is allowed with hard copy delivery within 15 days.
  • Eligibility: Bidder must have positive net worth, maintain required turnover over the last 3 financial years, and present audited or CA-certified turnover figures; must upload all required documents per ATC and Corrigendum.
  • Turnover/Experience: Minimum average annual turnover and specific experience criteria are referenced in the bid document; exact figures are not disclosed here and must be verified in the official bid document.
  • Inspection/Quality: Compliance with inspection by GE MAINT EZHIMALA; non-compliance may lead to rejection under the ATC terms.

Key Specifications

    • Estimated value: ₹181,720
    • Option Clause: +/- up to 25% quantity with extended delivery period rules
    • Delivery start: from last date of original delivery order
    • Inspection agency: GE MAINT EZHIMALA (pre-dispatch or post-receipt as per ATC)
    • Payment security: Account Payee DD in favour of GE MAINT EZHIMALA; DD submission allowed; hard copy within 15 days
    • Financials: OEM must have positive net worth; minimum 3-year turnover evidence required

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD/Performance security via DD or PBG per ATC; submit scanned DD if chosen

  • Delivery quantity may shift by up to 25%; delivery time adjusted by defined formula with 30-day minimum

  • India-based OEM/authorized sellers required for after-sales service; certificate needed

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Performance security can be provided as DD in favour of GE MAINT EZHIMALA; scanned copy acceptable; hard copy due within 15 days of award

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period starts after original order; option quantity adjustments possible; extended period calculated as (increased/original) × original period; minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD clauses are implied through delivery extensions and acceptance inspections; consult ATC for precise LD rates

Bidder Eligibility

  • Positive net worth as per last audited financial statement

  • Positive 3-year average turnover as per turnover certificates

  • Compliance with OEM/authorized seller requirements for imported items

  • Submission of all mandatory documents as per ATC/Corrigendum

Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-8477920.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 5 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 Soil Investigation Mobilization of boring equipment for soil investigation and demobilization of equipment after completion of work 1 each gemaintezhimala 30
2 Setting of Drilling Setting of drilling rig at each bore locations up to fifteen meter plain terrain 1 each gemaintezhimala 30
3 Drilling of Borehole Drilling of Borehole Boreholes will be made using rotary drilling and representative soil samples shall be collected form the boreholes at every one meter interval or change of strata full stop The diameter of boreholes will be one hundred fifty mm as per IS one eight nine two full stop The depth of bore holes shall be fifteen meter below the Existing Ground Level bracket EGL or up to the refusal comma whichever arrive earlier full stop Result shall be provided for intervals of one meter full stop The following shall be carried out full stop a Filed investigation shall be carried out on top of the ground level of each borehole shown as a drawing full stop b Standard Penetration test wil be carried out as per IS two one three one dash one nine eight one at one meter interval or change in strata full stop The SPT consists of driving split spoon sampler Sixty Three point Five kg hammer drop weight with free fall of Seven Hundred Sixty mm full stop The number of blows for every one fifty mm shall be recorded for a penetration of four hundred fifty mm 1 each gemaintezhimala 30
4 Laboratory Investigation Laboratory investigation The soil samples be tested in the laboratory to evaluate the following a Type of soil and its gradation b Consistency limit c Natural density d Natural water content e Shear tests Next Determination of Chemical Properties Dash The soil samples be tested in the laboratory to evaluate the following a pH b Sulpher content c Chloride content 1 each gemaintezhimala 30
5 Determination of physical Determination of physical and chemical properties of Ground water dash shall include tests for pH comma total hardness etc Next Determination of RL of ground level or Founding level with reference to a BM using topographic survey Next Preparation and submission of investigation report which includes a Working out SBC for following sie of footing i one point five multiply one point five m ii one point five multiply two point five m iii Two point zero multiply three point zero m iv Two point zero multiply three point zero m b Photographic record of geo exploration as well as testing c Recommendation as regards possibility of liquefaction of soil in case of saturated or partially saturated loose or uncompacted sandy soil d Swelling index and swelling pressure in respect of black cotton soil and its depth or layer e Depth of ground water table in braccket GWT in peak mansoon in bracket lowest Peak summer in bracket highest after correlation of water table in proposed site f Recommendation for filling under floors Including vetting by any Govt or Aided Engg colleges in Kerala or NABL Accerdited Laboratories Next Drilling in rock strata Soft rock drilling using tungsten carbide bit Next Hard rock drilling using Diamond cutter 1 each gemaintezhimala 30

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates showing relevant geological/soil investigation work

4

Audited financial statements or CA/Cost Accountant turnover certificate for last 3 years

5

EMD submission proof (or DD/PBG as per ATC)

6

Technical bid documents and certificates of conformity

7

OEM authorization certificate (if OEM is not the bidder)

8

Any certificates required by ATC/Corrigendum

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KERALA tender market

How to bid for the soil investigation tender in India Army?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and experience certificates along with audited turnover figures for the last 3 years. Provide OEM authorization if required, and comply with option clause delivery terms. Include EMD or DD as performance security; GE MAINT EZHIMALA must be named for DD.

What documents are required for Army borehole drilling tender 2025?

Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, audited turnover documents or CA certificate, EMD proof or DD, technical bid, and OEM authorization if applicable. Ensure all documents comply with ATC/Corrigendum; missing certificates risk rejection.

What is the delivery extension formula in this Army tender?

Delivery extensions use the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. The purchaser may extend to the original delivery period when exercising the option clause; initial delivery starts after the last date of the original order.

What inspection regime applies to this soil investigation tender?

Inspection can be Pre-dispatch at seller premises and Post-receipt at consignee site, conducted by GE MAINT EZHIMALA depending on ATC selections. Compliance with inspection terms is mandatory for acceptance of stores before final payment.

What are the payment security options for this Army contract?

Performance security may be provided as an Account Payee DD in favor of GE MAINT EZHIMALA, with scanned copy uploaded; hard copy must reach within 15 days of award; PBG is also acceptable under GeM terms.

What turnover and net worth criteria must bidders meet for this tender?

Bidders must have a positive net worth and demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover over the last three years, supported by audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificates as per the bid document.

Which organizations provide the mandatory certifications for imported items in this bid?

Imported items require an OEM or Authorized Seller with a registered office in India for after-sales service; a certificate confirming this must be submitted as part of the bid submission.

Where can I find exact delivery timelines and option quantities for this tender?

Exact timelines and 25% option quantity details are defined in the ATC; refer to the clause showing delivery start after the original order and the extended period calculation; ensure compliance before submission.