Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Inlet Hose & Pump Components Tender 2026 - 25% Quantity Option & 3 Years Delivery

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a range of mechanical components including inlet hoses, pipe intake LH/RH, oil seals, pad assemblies, discharge hoses, drive belts, packing rings and gaskets. The scope spans 14 items with unspecified exact quantities in the BOQ and an estimated value not disclosed. The buyer reserves a 25% quantity option both at award and during contract execution, potentially expanding the order at contracted rates. Location details are not provided in the data. This procurement targets aerospace/defense level reliability and standardization across military platforms, with emphasis on supplier readiness to accommodate option-driven deliveries. Unique clauses center on flexible quantity handling and delivery timing tied to final orders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: Inlet Hose, Pipe Intake LH, Pipe Intake RH, Oil Seal, Holder Oil Seal, Pad, Pad Spring, Discharge Hose, Pump Drive Belt, Packing Ring, Sealing Gasket Manifold, Feed Hose, Pinion, ACC Cable.
• No explicit performance specs or standards are published; bidders must prepare for typical defense-grade mechanical components and ensure readiness to meet unnamed Army acceptance criteria.
• BOQ lists 14 items; detailed quantities are not disclosed. The terms authorize quantity adjustments up to 25% during procurement and contract execution, with delivery windows recalculated accordingly.
• Implicit expectations include supply chain robustness, traceability of parts, and compatibility with military machining/assembly workflows.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at award and during the currency of the contract.
• Delivery timing: Commences from the last date of the original delivery order; additional time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• The tender data does not publish EMD, payment terms, or explicit eligibility criteria; bidders should anticipate standard defense procurement prerequisites and prepare for post-award negotiations.