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Indian Army Cable Laying and Testing Tender Bardhaman West Bengal 2026 IS 9385 BIS Marked Equipment

Bid Publish Date

25-Jul-2026, 2:23 pm

Bid End Date

04-Aug-2026, 3:00 pm

Progress

Issue25-Jul-2026, 2:23 pm
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Quantity

11628

Category

Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and not exc 1.5m in depth etc.

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 106

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad scope of supply, laying, and testing activities including XLPE insulated screened cables, PVC bedded protection, PCC cable covers, river sand filling, and associated M&L for HDPE DWC pipes, GI components, road crossings, and cable route markers. Project location: Bardhaman, West Bengal (713101). Estimated value and exact quantity remain undisclosed; however, the bundle covers multi-disciplinary civil, electrical, and mechanical works with a single contract approach. The tender emphasizes BIS/BIS-marked items, IS 9385 compliant outdoor fuse gear, and comprehensive earth continuity measures. Key differentiator is the integrated “supply, lay, and M&L” package across 27 BOQ items, including major earth, conduit, and protection installations. Unique clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract stage and during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates, with minimum 30 days additional time.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Standards Applicable and BIS Marked items are mandatory per tender terms.
  • Performance parameters include type of pickaxe, whether handle is provided, and general warranty expectations.
  • Material parameters specify IS 1570-1961 compliant axe blade and handle materials.
  • Dimensional parameters require minimum blade length, edge width, rise, nominal mass, and handle length; rubber grip on top of handle is noted.
  • Additional parameters include rubber grip availability and basic ergonomic features for field use.
  • The scope references 11 kV outdoor components, grounding, and earth continuity, with associated M&L for cement concrete foundations and rapid installation components.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Performance terms are driven by “option clause” enabling quantity changes up to 25% at contract; delivery timelines adjust based on order modifications.
  • Required submissions include PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; certificates must be uploaded as specified in bid documents.
  • Bidder must demonstrate prior execution of similar category products in last 3 financial years with evidence (orders ≥ 35% of bid value or multiple orders totaling thresholds) and provide satisfactory performance certificates.
  • The terms mandate OEM/authorization proofs for supply and installation capabilities, with attachments to support technical compliance and financial stability.

Key Specifications

  • Standards: BIS marked items; IS 9385 for 11 kV outdoor type fuse sets; IS 1570-1961 for axe blade materials.

  • Measurements: minimum blade length, minimum edge width, minimum rise, nominal mass; handle length specified in mm.

  • Certifications: ISI/BIS certification for cable accessories and protective equipment; OEM authorization documents.

  • Performance: type of pickaxe and handle provision, rubber grip on handle.

  • Materials/Construction: blade material per IS 1570-1961; HDPE high-density polymer components; GI components for protection.

  • Warranty/Testing: warranty length for tools and spares; testing standards for electrical/M&L components.

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation at contract and during currency with adjusted delivery time.

  • Submission requires PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; certificates must accompany bid.

  • Eligibility demands prior supply/installation of similar products in last 3 financial years with defined order thresholds.

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Contract terms permit quantity variation up to 25%; payments linked to delivery milestones per order and extended timelines as per option clause.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery starts from last date of original delivery order; additional time computed as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD/clause may apply for delays; specific LD rate not disclosed in available data; ensure contract alignment with delivery milestones.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supply and installation of similar cable laying and M&L packages in government procurement

  • Demonstrated turnover and financial stability for last 3 financial years

  • Valid GST registration and PAN; OEM authorization for supplied items

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

Supply laying and testing cable XLPE insulated screened PVC bedded galvanized steel strip or wire etc. , Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and not exc 1.5m in depth etc. , Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and exc 1.5m in depth etc. , Returning filling in including spreading levelling watering and well ramming in layers etc. , Removal of surplus soil to a distance not exceeding 50 m and depositing etc. , Supply and lay of PCC cable cover class HV type 1 flat size 300mmx180mmx40mm etc. , Supply and lay for dry clean dirtless river sand filling for cable protection with a layer of 8cm etc. , M and L for Double Wall Corrugated DWC High density polyethylene pipes HDPE etc. , M and L for fixing GI tubing 80mm dia light grade use for the protection of cable etc. , M and L for manual boring under road crossing and laying pipe across the road etc. , S and F PCC cable route marker of size 900x300x70mm embossed with HT UG cable etc. , Material and labour for steel tubular poles complete with cast iron base palate final taper plug bolts nuts and screws etc. , M and L for switch air break gang operated triple pole out door type unit etc. , M and L for 11 kV 200 Amps outdoor type Horn Gap Fuse set conforming to IS 9385 etc. , M and L for cross arms bracing supports clamps and back plates fabricated etc. , M and L for pin type porcelain vitreous brown insulator of size 150mm etc. , M and L for lightning arrester surge protector 11 KV grade heavy duty single pole etc. , S and F Danger notice plate of 1.6mm thick mild steel sheet vitreous enamelled etc. , M and L for Cement concrete in foundations filling and mass concrete type D2 1 etc. , M and L for PCC 1 3 6 type C2 using 40mm grade aggregate as in foundation etc. , M and L for PCC 1.2.4 type B1 using 20mm grade aggregate etc. , M and L for Earthing complete with galvanised steel earth plate electrode 60x60cm etc. , M and L for Earth continuity conductor or main earthing lead fixed to wall on batten etc. , Dismantling of ACSR or AAC conductors , Dismantling concrete poles struts any size , Dismantling cross arms of M.S. channel or angle sections etc. , Dismantling insulators any type any size , Pick Axe as per IS 273 (Q4)

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

90

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Bardhaman

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
-BardhamanBardhaman--170090-

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Documents 5

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Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 27 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

Supply laying and testing cable XLPE insulated screened PVC bedded galvanized steel strip or wire etc.

Supply, laying & testing cable XLPE insulated, screened, PVC bedded, galvanized steel strip or wire armoured, electric power cables (heavy duty) with stranded aluminium conductor, 11000 volts grade, of size 95 sq mm 3 core all as specified and as directed.

1,990 rm Delivery: 90 days
#2

Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and not exc 1.5m in depth etc.

Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and not exc 1.5m in depth getting out in soft/loose soil all as specified and as directed.

765 cum Delivery: 90 days
#3

Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and exc 1.5m in depth etc.

Excavation in trenches not exceeding 1.5 m width and exc 1.5m in depth getting out in soft/loose soil all as specified and as directed.

1 cum Delivery: 90 days
#4

Returning filling in including spreading levelling watering and well ramming in layers etc.

Returning filling in including spreading levelling watering and well ramming in layers not exceeding 25 cm in thick using excavated soft/loose soil all as specified and as directed.

591 cum Delivery: 90 days
#5

Removal of surplus soil to a distance not exceeding 50 m and depositing etc.

Removal of surplus soil to a distance not exceeding 50 m and depositing where directed by Engr in charge.

173 cum Delivery: 90 days
#6

Supply and lay of PCC cable cover class HV type 1 flat size 300mmx180mmx40mm etc.

Supply and lay of PCC cable cover class HV type 1 flat size 300mmx180mmx40mm complete all as specified and directed.

9,452 each Delivery: 90 days
#7

Supply and lay for dry clean dirtless river sand filling for cable protection with a layer of 8cm etc.

Supply and lay for dry, clean, dirtless river sand filling for cable protection with a layer of 8cm deep before laying and 15cm covering above the top edge of cable after laying & punned down to required height, complete all as specified and as directed. Note Only punned thickness shall be measured & paid.

153 cum Delivery: 90 days
#8

M and L for Double Wall Corrugated DWC High density polyethylene pipes HDPE etc.

M&L for Double Wall Corrugated (DWC) High density polyethylene pipes (HDPE) of 90mm dia laid in trenches for cable protection complete all as spcified and directed.

52 rm Delivery: 90 days
#9

M and L for fixing GI tubing 80mm dia light grade use for the protection of cable etc.

M&L for fixing GI tubing 80mm dia light grade use for the protection of cable all as specified and directed by Engr in Charge.

60 rm Delivery: 90 days
#10

M and L for manual boring under road crossing and laying pipe across the road etc.

M&L for manual boring under road crossing and laying pipe across the road for laying cables complete all as specified and as directed.

60 rm Delivery: 90 days
#11

S and F PCC cable route marker of size 900x300x70mm embossed with HT UG cable etc.

S&F PCC cable route marker of size 900x300x70mm, embossed with HT UG cable 11kV and excavation of 40cm depth, grouted in and including PCC (1 2 4) type B 2 (using 20mm graded stone aggregate) complete all as specified and directed.

50 each job Delivery: 90 days
#12

Material and labour for steel tubular poles complete with cast iron base palate final taper plug bolts nuts and screws etc.

Material and labour for steel tubular poles complete with cast iron base palate, final taper plug bolts, nuts & screws as specified type 410 SP 55, 11.00 meter long including painting all external exposed steel surfaces with two coats of aliminium paint over a coat of red oxide zinc chrome primer including marking pole numbers in a 15 cm dia yellow circle with number writting with black syenthic paint/ Stricker, including painting strips in alternate from top of coping upto 1.50m height, with three strips of black syenthatic paint & two strips of Yellow/ Sky blue paint (as per existing pattern through out the circumference of pole), including all internal surfaces and external surfaces upto the planting depth shall be painted with two coats of black bitumenous paint complete all as specified and as directed complete all as specified. (Note Earth work, PCC work, shall be measured and paid separately.)

4 each Delivery: 90 days
#13

M and L for switch air break gang operated triple pole out door type unit etc.

M & L for switch air break gang operated triple pole out door type unit on HT 11 KV 50 cycle AC suitable for current rating upto 400 Amps mechanically operated mounted on insulators (9 insulators) and frame with operating mechanism worked from ground level with earth switch and including locking arrangement, ACSR conductor complete with taking down old unserviceable complete all as specified and directed.

2 per set Delivery: 90 days
#14

M and L for 11 kV 200 Amps outdoor type Horn Gap Fuse set conforming to IS 9385 etc.

M & L for 11 kV, 200 Amps, outdoor type Horn Gap Fuse set conforming to IS 9385 (Part I & II) / relevant latest IS standards, complete with galvanized steel horn assembly, suitable fuse element, heavy duty porcelain/polymer insulators, GI channel/angle mounting structure, connectors, clamps, nuts, bolts and all accessories, installed on pole mounted HT structure complete including taking down old unserviceable all as specified and directed.

2 per set Delivery: 90 days
#15

M and L for cross arms bracing supports clamps and back plates fabricated etc.

M & L for cross arms , bracing, supports , clamps and back plates fabricated from structural steel sections including nuts, bolts, washers, welding bending cold or hot drilling holes for bolts in any shape or size as directed inclusive of 2 coats of aluminium paint over a coat of red oxide primer after dismantling old unserviceable cross arms and complete all as specified and as directed.

3 per qtl Delivery: 90 days
#16

M and L for pin type porcelain vitreous brown insulator of size 150mm etc.

M & L for pin type, porcelain, vitreous brown insulator of size 150mm height, 150mm dia 11000 volts grade including one galvanized mild steel spindle with two galvanized iron washers and one galvanized iron nut complete all as specified and as directed.

6 each Delivery: 90 days
#17

M and L for lightning arrester surge protector 11 KV grade heavy duty single pole etc.

M & L for lightning arrester/surge protector 11 KV grade heavy duty, single pole, self supporting station, expulsion type class 65 KA capacity with all fittings complete all with taking down old unserviceable all as specified and directed.

2 per set Delivery: 90 days
#18

S and F Danger notice plate of 1.6mm thick mild steel sheet vitreous enamelled etc.

S & F Danger notice plate of 1.6mm thick mild steel sheet, vitreous enamelled white, with letters, figures and conventional skull and bones in signal red colour and fixed with M.S. clamps, bolts and nuts of approved size, for HT, 25x20cm size complete all as specified and directed.

2 each Delivery: 90 days
#19

M and L for Cement concrete in foundations filling and mass concrete type D2 1 etc.

M&L for Cement concrete in foundations, filling and mass concrete type D2 1 4 8 (using 40mm grade aggregate)

2 cum Delivery: 90 days
#20

M and L for PCC 1 3 6 type C2 using 40mm grade aggregate as in foundation etc.

M&L for PCC 1 3 6 type C2 (using 40mm grade aggregate) as in foundation for pole etc complete all as specified and as directed.

3 cum Delivery: 90 days
#21

M and L for PCC 1.2.4 type B1 using 20mm grade aggregate etc.

M and L for PCC 1.2.4 type B1 using 20mm grade aggregate as in coping for pole inclduing form work and finishing the surfaces even and smooth etc complete all as specified and directed.

4 cum Delivery: 90 days
#22

M and L for Earthing complete with galvanised steel earth plate electrode 60x60cm etc.

M and L for Earthing complete with galvanised steel earth plate electrode 60x60cm 6mm thick buried directly in ground earth pit not less than 2.25 metres deep below ground level with top edge of the plate not less than 15 metres below normal ground level connected to galvanised iron strip 25x4 mm as earth lead alongwith GI protection pipe by means of bolts nuts check nuts and washers of galvanised iron or steel all as shown in electrical plate No 3 connected to earthing test point and PCC earth pit and CI cover and funnel with watering pipe wire mesh earth lead protection pipe etc complete all as specified or indicated including testing on completion.

18 each job Delivery: 90 days
#23

M and L for Earth continuity conductor or main earthing lead fixed to wall on batten etc.

M & L for Earth continuity conductor or main earthing lead fixed to wall on batten or recess or chases or buried in ground or drawn in conduit/pipe or fixed to poles or any other indicated situation for loop earthing etc. as required 32x6 mm galvanised iron strip complete

50 rm Delivery: 90 days
#24

Dismantling of ACSR or AAC conductors

Dismantling of ACSR or AAC conductors

8 per qtl Delivery: 90 days
#25

Dismantling concrete poles struts any size

Dismantling concrete poles/ struts, any size

42 each Delivery: 90 days
#26

Dismantling cross arms of M.S. channel or angle sections etc.

Dismantling cross arms of M.S. channel or angle sections etc. complete and setting aside for re use with in 50m

7 per qtl Delivery: 90 days
#27

Dismantling insulators any type any size

Dismantling insulators any type, any size

126 each Delivery: 90 days

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Standards Standards Applicable IS 273 Amended up to date
Standards BIS Marked No
Performance parameters Type of Pickaxe Pick Axe with Narrow Chisel and Point End
Performance parameters Whether Handle Provided Yes
Performance parameters Warranty in years 5
Material parameters Material of Axe Blade as per IS 1570-1961 T 60
Material parameters Material of Handle Wood
Dimensional parameters Minimum Overall Length of Blade in mm 545
Dimensional parameters Minimum Width of Chisel Edge in mm 30
Dimensional parameters Minimum Rise of Point and Chisel or Tee in mm 30
Dimensional parameters Nominal Mass in KG 3.2
Dimensional parameters Length of Handle in mm 1500
Additional parameters Availability of Rubber grip on top of handle No

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled Cheque copy

4

EFT Mandate certified by bank

5

Satisfactory performance certificates from previous similar orders

6

OEM authorizations or reseller confirmations for supplied items

7

Technical bid/compliance certificates as per IS/BIS requirements

8

Financial statements or evidence of turnover and stability

9

Any other certificates requested in bid document, ATC or corrigendum

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for Indian Army cable laying tender in Bardhaman 2026

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate with the bid. Provide OEM authorizations and performance certificates for similar orders in the last 3 financial years, meeting 35% of bid value in a single order or 20% across two orders. Compliance with BIS/BIS-marked components and IS 9385 standards is required; delivery timelines adjust with option clause.

What documents are required for the Bardhaman cable tender bid

Required documents include PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate, OEM authorizations, performance certificates from prior orders, BIS/ISI compliance certificates, and financial statements. Ensure upload of all certificates specified in the bid document, ATC, and any corrigenda; lacking documents may lead to bid rejection.

What are the technical standards for the equipment in this tender

Standards include BIS marking for all items, IS 9385 for outdoor fuse sets, and IS 1570-1961 for axe blade materials; ensure compliance for electrical/mecanical components and protective equipment; OEM/authorized suppliers must demonstrate conformity with these standards in technical bids.

When is the delivery period and how are extensions handled

Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order. If quantity increases, additional time equals (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; the purchaser may extend up to the original delivery period during option execution.

What are the eligibility criteria for prior similar orders

Bidders must show completed contracts in the preceding 3 financial years: one order at least 35% of estimated bid value, or two orders totaling at least 40% (20% each), or three orders totaling at least 45% (15% each), with satisfactory performance certificates from the buyers.

What are the key EMD and payment terms for this bid

EMD details are per bid document; however, the terms emphasize performance-based payments with milestones tied to delivery; ensure GST, PAN, and EFT mandates are valid. Any advance payment terms are specified in the contract and must align with government procurement norms.