Tender Overview
The Indian Coast Guard has issued a procurement tender for an Out Board Motor intended for rescue boat operations, covering marine propulsion components and related constructional features. The scope references a generic Out Board Motor with engine types, maximum power output, shaft configuration, and transom height, targeting reliable marine propulsion for search-and-rescue missions. The specification set includes detailed constructional elements such as starting systems, fuel delivery, cylinder count, battery charging, steering, propeller material, and diagnostic features. Key differentiators include a focus on OEM warranty, post-sale service capability within India, and options for extended delivery under quantity variation. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering marine propulsion units compatible with Coast Guard vessels, with emphasis on testing and user trials by the buyer. The award will depend on conformance to constructional and certification requirements and the supplier’s capacity to provide local service support and warranty terms. The tender highlights mandatory service center availability and post-sale support obligations, including training and maintenance provisions, with a one-year warranty and free service period components.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Out Board Motor for rescue boats; engine type and maximum power output as defined in generic and constructional categories
- Key constructional features: starting system, fuel delivery, number of cylinders, fuel tank capacity, battery charging, alternator rating, battery type, steering, remote type, trim method position, and stern drives
- Propulsion specifics: propeller material, shallow water drive, CD ignition, loop charge fuel induction, dual water intakes, thermo state controlled cooling system, audible overhead monitor, analog/digital tachometer, and over-rev limiter
- Certification and testing: test/trial by user, warranty, and OEM warranty documentation; post-delivery inspection is required
- Additional requirements: service centers in the consignee state, toll-free service support, and escalation matrix
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD and financial terms: warranty of 1 year from final acceptance or post-installation testing; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service centers within India; escalation matrix for service support
- Delivery and option clause: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency; delivery period adjustments based on extended quantity
- Inspections: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable unless ATC specifies otherwise
- After-sales: dedicated service center within 30 days of contract award; documentary evidence of service center readiness required for payment release
- Additional clauses: post-warranty service availability and dedicated toll-free support
