Indian Army Optical Biometric Acquisition Module Tender Jalandhar Punjab 2026 ISO 9001 1 Year Warranty

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, calls for an enterprise grade optical biometric acquisition module intended for use with specialized computers in Jalandhar, Punjab (144001). The procurement emphasizes OEM installation/commissioning by an OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorized reseller, with a mandatory warranty of 1 year and post-warranty maintenance. Bidders must provide ISO 9001 certification and submit required documents (PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate). A rapid sample delivery within 5 days of technical opening is required due to the product’s customised nature. The option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation, both increasing or decreasing, at contracted rates, within the original delivery framework. Unique clauses include a non-disclosure declaration and a bid security declaration, underscoring security and confidentiality in defence procurement. The BOQ is currently empty, indicating a potentially bespoke specification process and emphasis on OEM capabilities. The tender prioritizes compliant suppliers with validated OEM relationships and strong quality assurance. This procurement sits within the government defense ecosystem, requiring strict adherence to standardised processes and secure data handling. The opportunity targets qualified bidders capable of rapid sampling and compliant installation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Optical biometric acquisition module for specialised computers
• Standards/Certifications: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or offered OEM
• Documentation/Compliance: PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; Non-disclosure declaration; warranty documentation; sample delivery within 5 days of TEC opening
• OEM/Reseller obligations: Installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training by OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorised reseller
• Security/Declarations: NDA; Bid security declaration; Non-Chinese origin components certificate; Aadhar copy for participants
• Warranty & maintenance: 1 year warranty with maintenance during warranty period; sample provided within 5 days
• Delivery/Option clause: Quantity may vary up to 50% during and after award, with extended delivery times calculated per formula
• Miscellaneous: Product customised requirement with emphasis on quality and confidentiality

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: No explicit EMD amount listed; bidders must comply with standard bid security declarations; ISO 9001 requirement applies
• Eligibility criteria: Must have ISO 9001 certification; OEM or OEM-certified resource availability; ability to provide OEM authorised installation and training
• Delivery terms: Delivery period linked to original delivery order with potential extension under option clause; extension formula provided
• Documents to submit: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, NDA, Aadhar, sample-based proof, certificate for non-Chinese origin components; warranty documentation
• Documentation completeness: Failure to upload any required certificates/documents may lead to rejection; ensure all terms and ATC documents are uploaded
• Confidentiality: NDA binding; no disclosure of contract details or specifications to third parties
• Sample requirement: One sample within 5 days of TEC opening due to customised product nature
• Warranty/Support: 1-year warranty with ongoing maintenance requirements