Indian Army Copper Alloy Taps/Valves Procurement IS 8931 IS 781 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of a broad range of bathroom and plumbing fittings and associated hardware, including copper alloy taps/stop valves conforming to IS 8931 (Q3), cast copper alloy screw down bib taps, stop valves for water services conforming to IS 781 (Q3), and related bathroom accessories (shower, towel rail, towel ring, mirrors, PVC waste pipes, PVC connections, SS soap dish, basket, hinges, locks, plywood and fittings). The scope also includes multiple PVC and GI components, fixtures, fasteners, sinks, and hardware listed in the BOQ. The estimated value is not clearly stated; the tender sets an EMD of ₹103,500. Location details are not specified in the data. The tender emphasizes IS 781 conformity and a diverse product category spanning fixtures, fittings, and ancillary items. Unique aspects include extensive item variety and mandatory IS/quality compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category items include: taps and valves conforming to IS 8931 (Q3), bathroom fittings conforming to IS 781 (Q3), PVC waste pipes (40mm, 32mm x 1150mm), S.S. soap dishes, PVC connections 15mm, Plywood BWP panels, GI union sockets, Nipples (GI), towel rail and towel ring, mirror (V3/V4/other specified), and assorted hardware.
• Key material/finish cues include: inlet tubes material, body and bonnet materials, O-rings/gaskets/seats, and aerating/flow devices; conformance to specified IS standards is mandatory.
• The data lists a broad enumeration of items with multiple dimensions and finish requirements; however, exact millimetre measurements, mass, and warranty durations are not consistently specified in the extract. The tender requires compliance with the governing IS specifications and generic warranty terms.
• EMD: ₹103,500. The BoQ contains 89 items; item-specific quantities are not disclosed in the extract. The supplier may expect to offer a wide range of plumbing fixtures and fittings with IS 8931/IS 781 compliance and related fittings.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹103,500 as security deposit; payment terms not stated in extract.
• Delivery/Lead time: not clearly specified; option clause permits quantity variation up to ±50% with extended delivery calculations.
• Documentation: must include Manufacturer Authorization if bidding through authorized distributors; GSTIN, PAN, canceled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorizations.
• Warranty: explicit warranty field exists but no numeric period provided in extract; conformance to IS standards required.
• Compliance: Bidder must be free from liquidation or bankruptcy; bid must include undertakings; invoice must be in consignee name with GSTIN; contract assignment/sub-contract restrictions apply.
• The buyer retains rights to increase/decrease quantity by up to 50% and extend delivery accordingly; non-compliance may trigger contract termination.
• Section of terms emphasizes supplier liability and non-transferability absent buyer consent; option clause and performance considerations are critical for bidders.