Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Navy under the Department of Military Affairs for the procurement of Firing connector sub assemblies with various associated components. The stated location is Ernakulam, Kerala with an EMD of ₹52,709 and an estimated multi-item scope across about 50 line items in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Bidders should note the requirement to maintain at least a 5-year residual market life for offered products and to avoid end-of-life items per OEM guidance. A PAC for the subject item is mandatory. The award follows a staged payment plan linked to dispatch and bank guarantees, with hard copy submission within tight post-award timelines. Unique scope elements include integration with associated subassemblies, gaskets, springs, and mechanical fasteners listed in the description, indicating a high-midelity mechanical-electrical interface across multiple components. This tender emphasizes supply continuity, compliance with OEM lifecycle, and precise documentation in accordance with buyer ATC and Corrigendum terms.
Keywords: tender in Ernakulam, Kerala government procurement, Indian Navy security components, firing connector sub assemblies, PAC requirement, EMD submission, advance payment terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Firing connector sub assembly with Holder and associated components (e.g., springs, gaskets, screws, pins, seals, latches, spacers, and related hardware)
- Estimated value: Not disclosed; EMD: ₹52,709 via DD or online transfer
- OEM/brand: PAC certificate required; ensure products are not end-of-life before the OEM-specified residual market life of ≥ 5 years
- Certifications: PAC certificate mandatory; no explicit IS/ISO codes listed in data; supplier to show OEM authorization where applicable
- Delivery scope: 50 items in BOQ context; exact item-level specs not provided; focus on sub-assembly integration and compatibility with front-end and locking mechanisms
- Quality/Testing: No explicit test standards stated; ensure conformity with PAC and OEM recommendations; provide documentation to demonstrate functional compatibility
- Documentation: Part/assembly-level technical compliance, OEM authorizations, and PAC; maintain traceability for each sub-assembly
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹52,709; payment via Demand Draft payable to Chief General Manager, NAD Aluva, or equivalent online
- Payment terms: Stage 1 15% advance on submission of Advance Bank Guarantee; Stage 2 85% on dispatch with 100% taxes/duties; delivery of hard copy EMD/PG within specified days
- Delivery/Performance: 30/33 delivery logistics to Buyer; ensure hardcopy submission of EMD and supporting documents within 5 days post bid end/opening
- PAC and certificates: Mandatory PAC certificate; upload with bid; ensure all required certificates are provided to avoid rejection
- Past experience: Demonstration of relevant project experience through contracts, invoices, or client certificates; non-obsolete products with at least 5 years residual market life
- Security: Performance Security via PBG or permissible forms; FDR acceptable with conditions; FDR to be delivered with endorsement by buyer
- Requirement scope: Bids must include only non-obsolete items; verify OEM viability for the entire 5-year horizon and ensure timely delivery
