Household Laundry Detergent Powders as per IS 4955
Indian Air Force
NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA
Posted:
2 September 2025
Closed:
4 September 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The procurement is initiated by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for Household Laundry Detergent Powders conforming to IS 4955 (Q4). The bid requires an EMD of ₹63,000 and compliance with the organization’s service-center, inspection, and sample-approval processes. Turnover criteria demand a specified average annual turnover over the last three years, with audited statements or CA certificates. The contract emphasizes on-site or carry-in warranty considerations, post-delivery inspection by a Board of Officer, and mandatory advance sample approval within 5 days of award, with modification timelines if approval is delayed. The tender targets nationwide reach with defined acceptance terms and quality controls, underlining strict conformity to the IS 4955 standard and supplier readiness to establish service centers within the stipulated period.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Household Laundry Detergent Powder meeting IS 4955 (Q4) requirements
- Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by Board of Officer; pre-dispatch inspection: not applicable unless ATC mandates
- Sample clause: Submit advance sample within 5 days of award; buyer approval or modification list within 5 days; bulk supply must align with approved sample; delay variants may adjust delivery without LD
- Service centers: Functional center in each state of consignee location; establishment within 30 days of award if not existing; payment contingent on evidence of functional center
- Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years as per bid document; audited balance sheets or CA certificate required
- Delivery scope: Not specified in BOQ; emphasis on compliance with contract sample and IS 4955 quality standards
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹63,000 (to be paid as specified in tender terms)
- Service-center requirement: Establish within 30 days if not present; evidence submission needed for payment release
- Post-delivery inspection: Conducted by Board of Officer at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC specifies
- Sample submission: 1 advance sample, approval or modification within 5 days; bulk supply to follow approved sample
- Turnover evidence: Required for last 3 financial years; certified Audited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
- Warranty/after-sales: On-site warranty applicability discussed; carry-in warranty requires state-wise service centers
- Penalties: Not explicitly stated; LD provisions linked to sample approval delays; contract may be terminated for major deviations
