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Indian Army Stainless Steel Bucket Procurement IS 4768:2022 2025 ISI Marking Conformity

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 05:59 pm

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 10:00 am

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 05:59 pm
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Quantity

354

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Exact standard: IS 4768 latest with ISI marking
  • • Material requirements: Body, Bottom Ring, Ears and Handle/wire per Table 1 Clause 3
  • • Dimensional specs: Nominal diameter (mm), Bottom diameter (mm), Thickness (mm) per IS 4768 Table 2 Clause 4.1
  • • Test proof: NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports to prove conformity
  • • Advance sample: mandatory 5-day submission and buyer approval before bulk production
  • • Service centre requirement: functional center in each consignee state within 30 days of award
  • • Post-acceptance: Station Board of Officer to conduct post receipt inspection
  • • Warranty framework: on-site or carry-in; payable on demonstration of service capability

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Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a stainless steel bucket conforming to IS 4768:2022 (V2) with ISI marking. The procurement emphasizes conformity to IS 4768 specifications, including material, thickness, dimensions, and handle design per Table 1 and Table 2 clauses. The contract requires a functional service centre in the consignee state within 30 days of award and post-delivery acceptance through a Station Board of Officer. Advance sample approval is mandatory within 5 days of award, with potential modifications or contract termination if deviations occur. The project scope focuses on supply of buckets meeting precise IS standards for military use, with on-site or carry-in warranty considerations and testing on demand.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Standards: IS 4768 latest, with ISI marking required
  • Capacity/Volume: Minimal Nominal Capacity (litre) as per IS 4768 Table 1 Clause 3
  • Material: Body, Bottom Ring, Ears per Table 1 Clause 3; Handle/wire per Table 1 Clause 3
  • Dimensions/Sizes: Nominal diameter (mm), Bottom diameter (mm), and Height/Thickness as per Table 2 Clause 4.1
  • Wall/Bottom Thickness: Minimum body thickness (mm) and Minimum bottom ring thickness (mm) per IS 4768
  • Physical Characteristics: Height/Width of ears (mm), Width of ears (mm), Height of bottom folding (mm)
  • Test/Verification: Availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs and on-demand submission to buyer
  • Delivery/Quality: Sample approval within 5 days of award; bulk supply strictly aligned to approved sample; post-approval delays may trigger schedule adjustments without LD
  • Manufacturer/OEM: Service centres required in each consignee’s state if carry-in warranty applies; otherwise on-site warranty terms apply

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Service Centre Requirement: Functional service centre in the state of each consignee location within 30 days of award; payment upon submission of evidence of service capability
  • Inspection: Post receipt inspection by Station Board of Officer at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises not mandated unless ATC specifies
  • Advance Sample: 1 sample required within 5 days of award; approval or modification list provided within 5 days; bulk supply aligned to approved sample; major deviations may lead to re-sampling or termination
  • Turnover/Financials: Bidder to provide turnover details as per bid document; audited balance sheets or CA/CMA certificate for last 3 years
  • Warranty/Penalties: On-site or carry-in warranty terms to be clarified in contract; LD clauses and penalty structures to be defined in ATC or contract
  • Documentation: Submission of GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, and technical compliance certificates as applicable
  • Delivery Terms: Delivery schedule to be aligned with sample approval; re-fixation of delivery period possible without LD for buyer delays in sample approval
  • Quality Assurance: Conformity to IS 4768 with ISI marking; test reports to be furnished on demand

Key Specifications

    • Standards: IS 4768 latest with ISI marking
    • Measurements: Nominal size (Diameter top), Bottom diameter, Depth per IS 4768 Table 2 Clause 4.1
    • Materials: Body, bottom ring, ears; Handle/wire as per Table 1 Clause 3
    • Thickness: Minimum body thickness (mm), minimum bottom ring thickness (mm)
    • Test/Certification: NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports; on-demand submission
    • Delivery/Quality: Advance sample approval within 5 days; bulk supply after approval

Terms & Conditions

  • Advance sample approval required within 5 days of contract award

  • Functional service centres must exist in each consignee's state within 30 days

  • Post receipt inspection by Station Board of Officer at consignee site

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment to be released after submission of evidence of a functional service centre; further terms as per contract

Delivery Schedule

Delivery aligned to approved sample; if buyer delays sample approval, delivery period may be redefined without LD

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD terms to be defined in contract/ATC; potential termination for major deviations in sample conformity

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must demonstrate capability to establish or already maintain a service centre in each consignee state within 30 days of award

  • Proven experience in supplying IS 4768:2022 compliant stainless steel buckets with ISI marking

  • Financial stability evidenced by turnover documents for last 3 years

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Conformity ISI Marking No
Capacity Minimal Nominal Capacity (litre) 18
Material Material of Body, Bottom Ring, Ears as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest SS 304 as per IS 5522 Or higher
Material Material of Handle and wire if used as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest X04Cr18Ni10
Physical Characteristics Nominal Size of the Bucket (Diameter of the Bucket at the Top) (mm) as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest 325
Physical Characteristics Minimum Thickness of Body (mm) as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest 0.9
Physical Characteristics Depth of Body (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 300
Physical Characteristics Bottom Diameter (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 230
Physical Characteristics Minimum Thickness of bottom ring of Bucket (mm) as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest 1.6
Physical Characteristics Height of bottom ring of Bucket (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 60
Physical Characteristics Height of bottom folding of bottom ring of Bucket (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 11
Physical Characteristics Height of Ear (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 63
Physical Characteristics Width of Ear (mm) as per Table 2 Clause 4.1 of IS : 4768 latest 40
Physical Characteristics Minimum Thickness of Handle (mm) as per Table 1 Clause 3 of IS : 4768 latest 10
Test Report Details Availability of Test Report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab to prove conformity to specification No
Test Report Details Test Report to be furnished to the buyer on demand Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST Registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Audited financial statements or CA/CMA turnover certificate for last 3 years

4

Experience certificates for similar stainless steel bucket supply

5

OEM authorization (if applicable)

6

Technical bid documents and conformity certificates showing IS 4768 compliance

7

Test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited lab (on demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Indian Army IS 4768 bucket tender in 2025?

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria, submit GST, PAN, three-year turnover, and experience certificates; provide conformity certificates for IS 4768 and ISI marking; ensure advance sample within 5 days of award and establish service centres within 30 days; post-acceptance inspection by Station Board of Officer.

What documents are required for the stainless steel bucket procurement bid in India?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, audited turnover or CA certificate for last 3 years, experience certificates for similar bucket supplies, OEM authorization if applicable, technical bid and IS 4768 conformity certificates, and NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand.

What are the technical specifications for IS 4768 bucket conformity in this tender?

Specifications mandate IS 4768 latest with ISI marking; nominal capacity per Table 1 Clause 3, body/bottom ring/ears material, handle/wire per Table 1 Clause 3, and exact top diameter, bottom diameter, depth per Table 2 Clause 4.1, plus minimum thickness values for body and bottom ring.

When is advance sample submission due for the IS 4768 bucket bid?

Advance sample must be submitted within 5 days of contract award; buyer will approve or provide modification list within 5 days; bulk supply must follow the approved sample; delays may shift delivery without LD.

What is the service centre requirement for this army bucket procurement?

Bidder must have a functional service centre in the state of each consignee location; if not present, establish within 30 days of award; payment release is contingent on evidence of service capability.

What tests are acceptable to prove conformity for the bucket?

Tests must be from a Central Govt, NABL, or ILAC accredited lab; test reports must be furnished to the buyer on demand to verify IS 4768 and ISI marking conformity.

What happens if the advance sample is not approved?

If the advance sample is not approved or deviations are found, the seller must provide a revised sample; repeated failure may lead to termination and not accepting bulk supplies.

What delivery terms are specified for this bucket procurement?

Delivery is tied to sample approval; if buyer delays, the delivery period is redefined without liquidated damages; after approval, bulk quantities must be delivered as per contract and inspection results.