Indian Army Tender for Paints, Bituminous Black, Water Storage, Drinking Glasses – ISI/IS 550 Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) in India for a mixed-category supply package including PAINTS AND VARNISHES, BITUMINOUS BLACK ACID-ALK, WATER FOR STORAGE, DRINKING GLASS 285 ML, and JUG WATER 7 LTRS. The BOQ lists 5 items with unspecified quantities, and there is no stated estimated value. A key differentiator is the post-award requirement to obtain Detailed Design Drawings approved by the buyer within 5 days of award, with the buyer returning modification lists within 7 days. This tender emphasizes compliance with design approvals and data-sheet verification prior to fabrication, plus GST considerations. Unique aspects include mandatory compliance with safety/handling norms for hazardous items and OEM authorization when applicable. The procurement location is in India, and the tender targets suppliers with demonstrated government supply experience and robust documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Post-award activity: Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted within 5 days; buyer to approve or provide modification list within 7 days.
• Data Sheet submission is mandatory to validate technical parameters against offered products.
• Experience requirement: Supplier or OEM must have 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt/PSU for similar Category Products.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation; OEM authorization if using distributors.
• Product safety: For hazardous items, adhere to transport/handling/storage safety norms and display MSDS, batch numbers, MFD, weight, and shelf life on packaging.
• Warranty/quality: Data sheet accuracy critical to avoid rejection; obsolete products not allowed (minimum 1 year residual market life).
• Data integrity: Ensure alignment between Data Sheet and actual product specifications to prevent bid rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not specified in data; Bidders must provide standard bid security as per terms.
• Design approvals: Deliver as per approved drawings; delays in approval may adjust delivery timelines with no LD.
• Tax/compliance: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or capped at quoted rate.
• Documentation: Include PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; BOM/Data Sheet alignment.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in government supply of similar category items; provide contract copies.
• Authorized supply: OEM authorization required if bidding via distributors; data sheet verification mandatory.
• Safety: Hazardous item handling and labeling requirements must be met.