Indian Army Procurement of Steel Bars, MS Angle, Brass Rods & Flat Bars - 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, is inviting bids for multiple steel and metal products including Steel Bar Carbon Hot Rolled Square 16mm, Steel Bar Carbon Hot Rolled Flat 50 x 6, Leaded Brass Rod Round 16mm, Angle MS long 6ft, and Post Fence Metal angle. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed. The tender emphasizes market life of offered items (not obsolete before bid) and requires bidder integrity, with an emphasis on government procurement experience and OEM authorization. The scope includes potential quantity variations under an option clause up to 50%. Unique clauses govern delivery timelines and contract adaptability, reflecting typical defence logistics requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: structural steel bars, flat bars, MS angles, brass rods, and fencing angles.
• No explicit numeric performance specs provided in the data; the BoQ shows 5 items with no quantities.
• Experience requirement: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar products to Central/State Govt or PSUs for 3 years prior to bid opening; annual quantity proofs required per year.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization if bidding via an authorised distributor; NDA on bid head; vendor code creation documents.
• Optional clause: quantity may increase/decrease up to 50% at contract award and during currency; delivery extension rules tied to original delivery period.
• Compliance: no obsolescence, products must have at least 1 year residual market life; non-disclosure and anti-liability terms accompany the bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not disclosed in the data; bidders must provide supporting financials as per T&C.
• Experience criterion: 3 years in similar category supplies to government entities; annual contracts to be evidenced.
• Manufacturer Authorization: required if bidding through distributors; OEM details and contact information must be supplied.
• Delivery and payment terms: delivery lead times linked to original order with potential extension under option clause; payment terms not specified in the data.
• NDA and anti-corruption declarations are mandatory; the bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy.
• The purchaser reserves right to modify quantities by up to 50% and adjust delivery periods accordingly.