Indian Army Fast Rope Tender Jalpaiguri West Bengal 2026 – OEM Turnover & Demonstration Clause

Tender Overview

The procurement is for the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (734006), focused on fast rope equipment and related services. The tender emphasizes OEM turnover criteria, quantity variation rights up to 25%, and a requirement for pre-demonstration on customer site. Key differentiators include an option clause governing expanded quantities at contracted rates and a detailed service/warranty framework. No start/end dates or estimated values are provided, but the ATC highlights an OEM-focused approach with demonstration prerequisites and vendor-code creation documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications are published in the BOQ. The ATC indicates an on-site fast rope demonstration requirement prior to technical evaluation.
• The Tender requires OEM turnover data for the last three financial years, evidenced by audited balance sheets or CA/CMA certificates.
• A dedicated service/engineering footprint is expected during the warranty period, with timely servicing as per SLA.
• Mandatory bid submission documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; vendors must demonstrate vendor-code readiness.
• The clause also contemplates an option to modify quantity by ±25% during and after contract award, with delivery-time calculations based on original/extended periods.

Terms & Eligibility

• Quantity variation up to 25% at contract initiation and during currency at the same contracted rates.
• OEM turnover: required average annual turnover over the last 3 years; evidence via audited statements or CA/CMA certificate.
• Documentation for bid: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; demonstration certificate for pre-demo on customer site.
• Warranty: dedicated service personnel must be deployed for time-bound servicing during warranty; SLA to be adhered to.
• Agreement certificate for pre-demonstration of fast rope on customer site is mandatory prior to technical evaluation.