Indian Army Procurement Tender Kangra Himachal Pradesh for H2 and CN Category Equipment 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for procurement in KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH with the project covering multiple category codes (H2 8305-000082 LTR CLH WTE, H2 8305-000044 COH BTG IA GR 145 CM, H2 8305-000180 CTH DSE COT OG 91 CM W, CN 8415-00035 5 HEMT CBT FIE GS OG, CN KND NIV CL 2 114 TN MS ALUM ALY). The tender lists an EMD of ₹299,998 and specifies a multi-item, board-checked supply chain with pre-bulk testing constraints. The BOQ shows five items, though item specifics remain undisclosed, indicating a broad scope with bulk supply, installation/commissioning at the buyer’s address (COMDT). A key differentiator is the mandatory advance sample approval and detailed design drawings prior to bulk manufacturing, aligning with government procurement controls.

Key differentiators include mandatory sample approvals, design-drawing approvals, and post-receipt inspection by a nominated Examination Agency (Board of Officers). The tender emphasizes alignment to buyer-specified framework and contingency periods for sample approval delays, affecting delivery timelines and LD waivers. This is a stringent, compliance-heavy opportunity requiring robust documentation and stage-wise approvals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications published in the tender data; the procurement references multiple category codes, suggesting cross-category hardware/equipment with potential substitutions permissible under approved designs.
• Required actions include: submission of advance samples within 5 days of award, with buyer approval or modification list within 5 days; post-approval bulk quantities to be produced per approved sample.
• Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted within 5 days of award; approvals or modification lists to be provided within 5 days.
• Pre-dispatch inspection is not mandatory unless specified; Board of Officers to conduct post-receipt inspection at consignee site.
• Actual delivery/installation is to occur at the buyer’s address (COMDT).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹299,998 (mandatory bid security).
• Turnover criteria: bidder must meet a minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years ending 31st March (exact figure not specified in data).
• Delivery timeline linked to sample/drawings approvals; delays due to buyer approvals may re-fix delivery without Liquidated Damages.
• Payment terms are not explicitly stated in the data; the ATC mentions supply per approved sample and drawings with potential LD implications for delays.
• Required documentation includes advance sample and detailed design approvals; post award inspections and board approvals are mandatory.
• Installation/commissioning (if included) to be performed at COMDT address; sample/approval processes govern the bulk supply schedule.
• No explicit warranty or penalty rates are described; penalties appear contingent on LD triggers tied to delivery after approved designs.