Indian Army Pitch Axis Frame Tender 2026 Rajasthan-IS 550 Compliant Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for procurement related to the PITCH AXIS FRAME category. The tender requires bidders to dispatch a sample quantity of each item for checking at the buyer’s location and to demonstrate past experience supplying goods to the defense sector. The process includes a rate contract mechanism where orders are issued by the buyer based on need, with a potential 25% quantity variation. Demurrage provisions apply at 0.5% of total contract value per day if items are not lifted within 48 hours and items not collected within a month may be destroyed. Bidders must maintain packing in original materials and comply with ATC delivery terms. The procurement emphasizes defense-grade compliance and seller verification, with emphasis on vendor code creation and related documentation. The absence of a BOQ indicates itemized requirements will be defined during order placement, while the contract structure supports flexible fulfillment aligned to military stock needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Sampling requirement: Dispatch a sample quantity of every item for onsite verification
• Experience requirement: Past experience of selling goods to the defense department
• Delivery framework: Rate contract with orders placed by the buyer based on requirement; quantity can vary up to 25% (upward or downward)
• Delivery timing: Additional delivery time derived from the equation provided in option clause, minimum 30 days
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for non-lift within 48 hours; disposal after one month
• Packaging: Items to be supplied in their original packing material
• ATC compliance: Terms require bidders to adhere to the specified ATC clauses and supplier vetting

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; declare financial stability
• Documentation for Vendor Code: Submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Documentation compliance: All bid documents must align with Terms/ATC; certificates/documents must be uploaded
• Delivery & penalties: Demurrage penalties apply as described; option clause governs quantity and delivery time extensions
• Sample/testing: Must dispatch samples for buyer verification at the location
• Defense-experience clause: Demonstrable past sales to the defense department is required
• Packing and rate contract: Original packing and orders issued via rate contract mechanism