Indian Army Tripod Fire Control Instrument No.14MK Tender 2026 - Department of Military Affairs Procurement

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for the procurement of the Tripod Fire Control Instrument No. 14MK. The bid scope is Only supply of goods with an EMD of ₹143,500. Inspection is designated as Post Receipt Inspection at Station Board of Officer; pre-dispatch inspection is not mandated. The award includes an advance sample approval process: submit samples within 10 days of award, with buyer stating modifications within 7 days. If approved, bulk supply must follow the approved sample; delays in sample approval extend delivery without LD penalties. The process allows FDR-based EMD or PBG, with hardcopy delivery to the buyer within 5 days of bid end/opening.

This tender lacks a BOQ and specifications in the data available, but the focus remains on secure, compliant delivery of a specialized fire control instrument, demanding formal sample approval and a bank-backed bid security path.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Tripod Fire Control Instrument No. 14MK for military use
• EMD: ₹143,500 (via standard deposit or FDR option per ATC)
• Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site (Station Board of Officer); pre-dispatch not required unless ATC specifies
• Sample Process: Advance sample due within 10 days; buyer’s modification list within 7 days; bulk supply to follow approved sample
• Samples/Costs: Samples required for test to be supplied by contractor free of cost; any bulk production costs prior to approval borne by seller; delays adjust delivery period without LD
• EMD/PBG Options: FDR acceptable; PBG allowed per GeM GTC; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening
• Location/Context: Military equipment procurement with emphasis on secure compliance and verification

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Supply of goods only; no BOQ items
• Payment/Performance Security: EMD amount is fixed; FDR/Advance samples permitted for security; payment terms not specified in data
• Inspection/Acceptance: Post-receipt inspection by Station Board of Officer; acceptance contingent on conformance to approved sample
• Documentation: Bank-backed EMD options; submission of scanned FDR with bid and hardcopy to buyer within 5 days
• Delivery/Dates: Delivery period to be refixed if buyer delays sample approval; LD penalties not specified in data
• Risk/Negotiations: Buyer may terminate for major deviations from contract specifications; supplier bears sample-related risk until approval