Indian Army Tools & Equipment Tender 2026 in Rajasthan for 14 Items Including Chisel Firmer and Wrench - ISI/IS 550 Standards Noted 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for a multi‑item hand tools and equipment bundle. The scope includes 14 items covering chisels, knives, lamp fittings, chest tool kits, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, and spanners. The estimated value is not disclosed, but the bid carries an EMD of ₹41,256. The Tender targets suppliers who can align with the Army’s standardization needs and ensure availability of non‑obsolete products with at least a 3‑year market life. The noteworthy aspect is the requirement to submit Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award and to obtain buyer approval prior to fabrication, with modification lists provided within the same window.

• Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs
• Product Category: Hand tools and tool kits (14 items)
• Location: India (national scope) with procurement for defense equipment
• Key differentiator: Mandatory design drawings approval and non‑obsolescence criterion
• Unique aspect: OEM authorization and firm delivery aligned to buyer approvals

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal hardware specifications are published in the data; however, the BOQ implies a varied set of hand tools like CHISEL FIRMER 32MM, LAMP INCANDESCENT LARGE 400 CD, FILES KNIFE BASTARD 150 MM, CHEST TOOL KIT 42 x 22 x 18 cm, WRENCH TORQUE 0-400 NM, and assorted SPANNERS, PLIERS, and SCISSORS.
• EMD: ₹41,256.
• Delivery/Approval: Detailed Design Drawings due within 5 days of award; buyer approval or complete modification list within 5 days; delivery period may be adjusted for drawing approval delays without LD.
• Eligibility/Obsolescence: Products must have at least 3 years residual market life and not be declared End‑of‑Life by the OEM.
• OEM Authorization: If bidding via authorized distributor, provide OEM authorization with contact details.
• GST: Tax handling to be confirmed by bidder; government reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹41,256 (payment terms unspecified beyond EMD).
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Government or PSU for similar category products; contracts to be submitted with bid.
• Delivery: Adherence to approved drawings and any revised delivery timeframe after approval; delay caused by buyer approval shifts delivery window without LD.
• Payment: GST handling to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable GST rate, not to exceed quoted GST.
• Documentation: OEM authorization, company turnover evidence, experience contracts, and technical compliance documents to be submitted with bid.
• Termination risk: Buyer may terminate for non‑compliance, delivery failure, or bankruptcy.