Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs. Procurement targets a range of mobility components including ** Bearing Assy Rear, Bearing Assy Front, Needle Roller Bearing Assy Front, Rubber Buffer, Bearing Block Front, Bearing Block Rear, Assy Rear Suspension Bush Upper Link, Assy Rear Suspension Bush Upper Link Frame Size, Assy Rubber Bush Lower Link Rear Suspension, Assy Rubber Bush Lower Link Rear Suspension Frame Size, Universal Joint**. No explicit quantity or unit data is provided, and the estimate value is not disclosed. The tender scope centers on 11 items outlined in the BOQ, with emphasis on supplier capability to fabricate per approved drawings and sample conformity. A key differentiator is buyer’s right to adjust quantities up to 25% during and after contract award, with delivery periods anchored to the original timeline and extended periods. Unique conditions include post-award detailed design drawing approvals and advance sample approvals, affecting start of bulk production. The tender’s procurement objective is to source critical mobility and linkage components for military applications, under a strict vendor compliance framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Delivery and design flow: Detailed Design Drawings must be approved within 5 days of award; buyer will approve or list modifications within 5 days; if the buyer delays, delivery period is adjusted without LD.
- Sample process: Advance sample approval required before bulk manufacturing; one sample to be submitted within 5 days; approval or modification list in 5 days; delay in sample approval extends delivery, not LD.
- Vendor prerequisites: Post-award, vendors must provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank for vendor code creation.
- Tender discipline: The clause requires adherence to option quantity adjustments, with delivery timing recalculated by a defined formula and minimum 30 days.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial terms: Not specified in the available data; bidders should prepare for standard EMD requirements per military procurement practice.
- Delivery timing: Initial delivery period linked to original schedule with potential extension based on option clause; extended durations calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- Documentation: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation is a precondition to participate; BPA terms require detailed design drawing approvals prior to fabrication.
- Sample protocol: Advance sample approval before bulk manufacturing; non-conformant samples may trigger retries or contract termination at buyer discretion.
