Indian Army Electronic Weighing Scales Tender New Delhi IS 550 compliant 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for electronic weighing scales in New Delhi, Delhi 110001 under the Q2 category. The tender specifies an EMD of ₹37,951 and requires bidders to demonstrate prior supply of similar equipment to government bodies for at least 3 years. GST implications are bidder’s responsibility, with reimbursement aligned to actual rates. Bid submissions must include PAN, GSTIN and bank documentation for vendor code creation. A notable buyer term allows up to 50% quantity variation and extended delivery windows, subject to contract rates. This procurement emphasizes government-grade reliability, model approvals, and metrology traceability, with emphasis on compliance and OEM authorization when applicable.

Key differentiators include the need for model-level calibration certificates issued within 3+ months prior to invoicing, a requirement for test reports from recognized labs, and a potential model approval certificate from Director Legal Metrology on demand. The scope covers weight sensing, rigid platform, environmental tolerance, and dimensioning features, with emphasis on long-term availability and service support. The tender targets suppliers capable of delivering metrology-grade scales that meet government safety and accuracy standards, backed by robust warranties.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Electronic weighing scales with integrated display/processing unit
• Key capabilities: Rated load capacity, resolution, accuracy per governing IS, maximum measurement time, load cell precision and class, safe/ultimate overloads, linearity, repeatability, number of load cells, oversized weighing platform dimensions, material details of frame and platform, weighing system with dimensioning feature
• Calibration & certification: Calibration certificate from an issuing authority more than 3 months old at invoicing time; test reports from a recognized lab; model approval certificate from Director Legal Metrology on demand
• Power & environment: Operating temperature range, humidity, power requirements, battery/Power supply specifications
• Warranty & service: Comprehensive warranty terms; AMC/maintenance expectations
• Buyer-specific: Compliance with dimensioning features and any other buyer-specific requirements
• Documentation & compliance: Availability of type-test/report, OEM authorization if applicable, and supplier conformity to IS-based standards

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹37,951 and applicable bidding deposits; verify payment method in tender terms
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/supplying similar category products to central/state government or PSUs; include contract copies
• Authorization: OEM authorization/Dealer certificate required if bidding via distributor
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation documents
• Delivery flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50%; delivery period adjusted proportionally with minimum 30 days extra
• Warranty & penalties: Comprehensive warranty; penalties/LD terms to be specified in final contract
• Lab/testing: Abide by test report standards and model approvals as demanded by buyer
• Confidentiality: Non-disclosure declaration required on bidder letterhead