Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Steel Almirah & Furniture Tender Patiala Punjab 2026 V2-V4 Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a diversified furniture package in Patiala, Punjab 140506. Procurement covers steel almirah/cabinets (V4) and a spectrum of public area furnishings including waiting area chairs, meeting tables, metal beds, general purpose chairs, reception items, rifle racks, notice boards, and related tubular steel furniture. The project contemplates multiple item categories (15 total) with bulk-scale furniture fabrication and supply at contracted rates. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, indicating scalable demand and flexible fulfillment. Bidders must align to approved detailed designs and ensure delivery as per buyer-approved drawings. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of end-to-end fabrication, assembly, and on-site delivery to a defense procurement context.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items span diverse furniture categories: steel almirahs/cabinets (V4), waiting area chairs, tables (900x600x760 mm), metal beds (V3), rifle racks, notice boards, stools, sofa/sofa-like seating, and steel frames.
• Design approvals: Detailed Design Drawings to be submitted within 5 days of contract award; buyer to approve or specify modifications within 5 days; bulk supply to follow per approved drawings.
• Sample workflow: advance sample required within 5 days of award; buyer approval or modification list within 5 days; delay in approval adjusts delivery period without LD.
• Generic and main frame/seat specifications imply requirements for chair mainframe material, finish, seat material, cushion density, armrests, backrests, and ergonomic features; bed frame and mattress support panel materials specified under metal bed categories.
• BOQ lists 15 items with unspecified quantities; emphasis on dimensional ranges (e.g., bed dimensions, chair backrest height ranges), and configurable options (drawers, lockers, headboard/footboard presence).
• Compliance context: ensure alignment with stated supplier performance and design verification milestones; no explicit IS/ISI or BIS codes provided in data.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Design & Approval: Post-award, run Detailed Design Drawings for buyer approval; failure to approve timely modifies delivery schedule with no LD for buyer delays.
• Documentation: Bid must include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation requirements apply.
• Delivery & Payment: Not explicitly defined in data; emphasis on delivery timelines tied to approved drawings and sample approvals; penalties/LD not specified in base terms.