Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of multiple furniture items including Metal Bed frames and mattresses, Composite Office Tables and related components across standard designs (e.g., MAP Drg Nos and IS 8126 variants). The project location is Chandigarh, Chandigarh - 160001, with an estimated contract scope defined by 8 BOQ line items. The tender specifies a non-trivial EMD of ₹57,000 and permits quantity variation up to 25% by the Purchaser at contract award and during the currency of the contract. This opportunity targets vendors capable of delivering standardized office and bed furniture with steel understructures, timber table tops, and modular components, including edge details and supporting panels as per drawing references. The buyer emphasizes adherence to defined drawings (FD series) and modular furniture configurations, while reserving delivery-time flexibility tied to option clauses. The tender requires compliance with overall material and fabrication standards and supports incremental order adjustments to accommodate changing requirements.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Key product families: Metal beds and bed frames, Metal bed mattress support panels, Table top assemblies, Modular/office tables, and Tubular pedestal storage units as per generic and specific drawing references (FD MAP, FD E6 MAP, FD 275, FD 284, FD 1043, FD 220, FD 153).
- Material and fabrication details focus on metal bed frames (including legs), table top materials and edge treatments, and understructure components with thickness, cross-section, and compatibility controls.
- Standards/qualifications call for conformity to specification and inclusion of IS 8126 based modular tables where relevant; suppliers should provide documenation for required certifications and testing.
- BoQ indicates 8 items with unspecified quantities; vendors must prepare scalable fabrication and supply plans for multiple items with repeatable quality.
- Delivery terms are linked to option clauses (up to 25% quantity adjustments) and require readiness to scale production and delivery timelines accordingly.
- Warranty expectations are referenced in the table-top/understructure sections; bidders should delineate warranty coverage and after-sales support.
- The tender repeatedly references various part drawings and generic categories, signaling a need for precise fabrication capability and adherence to specified drawings.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹57,000 (paid as security for bid).
- Quantity option: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency.
- Delivery period mechanics: additional time computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extension allowed up to original delivery period.
- Documents: bidders must submit standard GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and EMD submission proof; OEM authorizations may be required per ATC terms.
- Payment terms: specify milestone-based or delivery-based payment as per contract terms; the option clause governs delivery logistics during extension.
- Compliance: all items must conform to described drawings and IS 8126 family where applicable; performance penalties may apply for non-conformity or late delivery.
