Indian Navy Parachute MRIGQ1601 Tender India 2026 - Parachute Components Procurement by Department of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Navy under the Department of Military Affairs for the procurement category labeled PARACHUTE (MRIGQ1601). While the BOQ shows no items, the tender imposes supplier eligibility and product lifecycle rules relevant to parachute components or related services, with emphasis on reliability, non-obsolescence, and market-life. The bid requires strict documentation and risk controls, including financial health, GST compliance, and bank mandates. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation during contract placement and currency, with delivery timing tied to last delivery order date. The scope appears to center on enduring serviceable stock with minimum shelf life, and a provision for warranty duration tied to supply terms. The tender caters to vendors capable of sustaining supply continuity for military equipment with strict adherence to statutory and OEM reliability expectations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal BOQ items are listed; the tender enforces product lifecycle integrity and non-obsolescence.
• Shelf life requirement: minimum 12 MONTHS usable shelf life at supply date.
• Quantity flexibility: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid/contracted quantity.
• Delivery timing: extended period calculations based on original delivery period with minimum 30 days.
• Compliance: ensure products are not declared end-of-life by OEM during the residual market life.
• Documentation: bidder must provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate with bid for Vendor Code creation.
• Subcontracting and assignment require buyer consent; ultimate liability remains with the seller.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and direct payment terms are not quantified in the data; GST will be applied at actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower.
• Shelf life minimum of 12 months; goods must maintain usable shelf life at delivery.
• Vendor Code creation requires PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate.
• No liquidation or bankruptcy status; bidder must upload a relevant undertaking.
• Optional quantity adjustment up to 50% during/after contract; delivery periods adjusted accordingly.
• Obsolescence prevention: products must have at least 7 years residual market life and not be end-of-life per OEM.