Indian Army SF Rig Plate Carrier & Accessory Tender 2026 - Bangalore, ISI/AAA TRTL Compliant Gear Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for a range of tactical load-bearing equipment including SF Rig Plate Carrier, Triple Magazine Placard, Single Rifle Mag 4 inch, Single Pistol Mag 3 inch, Radio set Communication Pouch, Grip Battle Belt, Grenade Pouch, Wing Radio Pouch, Dump Pouch, Medical Pouch Mini, and Side Plate Pouch. The procurement aims to replace or augment current inventory in field applications. The estimated value is not disclosed; the tender references a base kit with 11 items and an EMD of ₹41,000, with an option to adjust quantity by up to 25% during and after contract award. The award location is Bangalore, with payment and delivery terms aligned to government procurement norms. The bid must consider OEM after-sales support for imported items and ensure a minimum one-year market life post-source.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published in the tender data.
• The scope includes multiple modular tactical pouches and belts designed for combat equipment and radio integration.
• EMD amount: ₹41,000.
• Optional quantity adjustment up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency.
• Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning.
• Delivery terms: baseline delivery window not specified; option time calculations reference original delivery period with a minimum 30 days.
• GST handling: bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or capped to quoted rate.
• EMD/PBG: bidders may submit DD payable at Bangalore and must provide proof within 5 days post bid opening.
• OEM support: imported items require registered Indian office for after-sales service.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and undertakings on financial health.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹41,000 via Demand Draft or equivalent; DD payable to Commanding Officer, 13 PARA (SF), Bangalore.
• Delivery: option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery period calculated per formula with a minimum 30 days.
• Eligibility: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; must provide an undertaking.
• Product life: offered items must have at least 1 year residual market life; not end-of-life by OEM within that period.
• GST: bidder bears applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or quoted rate.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; proof of these documents to be uploaded with bid.
• Warranty: 1 year warranty from final acceptance or post-installation testing.
• OEM/Imported: must have an India-based after-sales support office; submit certificate.
• Payment terms and delivery specifics align to standard government procurement practices; ensure submission of all certificates to avoid rejection.