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Indian Army Department of Military Affairs ISO 9001 Supply Tender Pakur Jharkhand 2026

Bid Publish Date

13-Aug-2026, 6:01 pm

Bid End Date

24-Aug-2026, 6:00 pm

EMD

₹31,200

Progress

Issue13-Aug-2026, 6:01 pm
AwardCompleted

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, for the supply of goods at Pakur, Jharkhand 814111. The estimated value is not disclosed; the EMD is ₹31,200. The scope is strictly supply-only, with a 25% quantity variation right during and after contract award. Bidders must ensure ISO 9001 certification for themselves or the OEM. This tender emphasizes OEM reseller documentation and three-year turnover verification, indicating a demand for established manufacturers or authorized resellers with solid financials. The BOQ lists 109 items though most entries show as not specified, signaling a broad but undefined itemization. The doc highlights mandatory compliance and risk management through ATC clauses and a strict no-alterations stance. Unique aspects include the right to adjust quantity and extended delivery timelines aligned with the option clause, while maintaining contracted rates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product scope: Items described as “Goods” with delivery obligations; exact item names are not disclosed.
  • Certifications: ISO 9001 certification is mandatory for bidder or OEM.
  • Documentation: Upload OF turnover for last three financial years; CA certificate or audited balance sheets as evidence. OEM/reseller certificates with bid number/date are required.
  • Financials: Minimum average annual turnover requirement (as per bid document) to be provided; if company is under 3 years, turnover from post-incorporation years used. 109 BOQ items exist with unspecified quantities.
  • Delivery scope: Supply-only; option clause permits ±25% quantity changes at contract rates.
  • Compliance: No alterations to bid conditions; scope per technical specifications is binding.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹31,200.
  • ISO 9001: certificate required for bidder or OEM.
  • Turnover: minimum average turnover over the last three financial years, with documentary evidence; CA certificate acceptable.
  • Delivery timing: delivery periods follow the original delivery schedule, with potential extensions under option clause; extension math based on ratio of increased to original quantity.
  • Reseller condition: OEM-authorized reseller certificate must be uploaded with bid; reseller/CA turnover details must be provided.
  • Prohibition: Alterations to conditions or specifications lead to rejection.
  • Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD documents, and technical/compliance certificates as applicable.

Key Specifications

    • EMD: ₹31,200
    • Standards: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM
    • Quantity variability: up to 25% increase during or after contract at contracted rates
    • Delivery: supply-only scope; delivery timelines aligned to last delivery order date with option extension
    • BOQ: 109 total items; most entries marked N/A/Not specified
    • OEM/Reseller: mandatory certification from OEM; reseller certificates with bid number/date
    • Turnover requirement: minimum average annual turnover over last 3 financial years (documented)

Terms & Conditions

  • Key EMD: ₹31,200 required for bid security

  • Delivery: delivery period as per original order with 25% quantity option

  • Certification: ISO 9001 mandatory for bidder or OEM

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in provided terms; however, supplier should anticipate standard government terms linked to delivery and acceptance

Delivery Schedule

Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order; option clause may extend delivery time proportionally with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; expect LDs per standard Army procurement terms if delivery or quality defaults occur

Bidder Eligibility

  • ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM

  • Last three financial years turnover evidence (CA certificate or audited statements)

  • OEM authorization or reseller certificate with bid number and date

  • No alterations to bid conditions; adherence to ATC terms

Authority & Contact

Organization

Indian Army

Office Name

Not disclosed yet

Grievance Contact

[email protected]

Reverse Auction Results Final Prices

These are the final prices after the reverse auction event. Prices may be lower than initial bids.

Rank Seller Final Price Item
L1MAHAJAN ENTERPRISE(MII)   Under PMA Winner ₹10,35,931Item Categories : Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) for AC Operation Marked To IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1),Miniature Circuit
L2SUBHO LAXMI TRADING (MII)   Under PMA₹10,89,343Item Categories : Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) for AC Operation Marked To IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1),Miniature Circuit
L3NISTTHA TRADING AND CO (MII)   Under PMA₹11,48,885Item Categories : Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) for AC Operation Marked To IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1),Miniature Circuit

🎉 L1 Winner

MAHAJAN ENTERPRISE(MII)   Under PMA

Final Price: ₹10,35,931

Tender Data

Bid Details

Quantity

2527

Category

Rubber mat 2000X1000X12mm

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Bid Validity

60 (Days)

Bid Type

Service

Evaluation

Total value wise evaluation

Inspection Required

No

RA Qualification Rule

50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders

Tech Clarification Time

2 Days

Preference & Exemptions

EMD Required

Yes

MII Purchase Preference

Yes

MII Preference Band

L1+20%

MSE Purchase Preference

Yes

MSE Preference Band

L1+15%

MSE Exemption/Relaxation

Yes

Startup Exemption/Relaxation

No

Bid Splitting Applied

No

Requirements

Min. Avg. Annual Turnover

5

OEM Avg. Turnover

3

Past Performance

50 %

Experience Required

2 Year (s)

Arbitration Clause

No

Mediation Clause

No

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Advisory Bank

State Bank of India

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

60

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Pakur

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
-PakurPakur--1060-

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 109 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

Spindile brass for bib cock 15 mm oblique Stop cock oblique Pillar cock

Spindile brass for bib cock 15 mm oblique Stop cock oblique Pillar cock

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#2

GI Tee 20 mm

GI Tee 20 mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#3

GI Tee 15mm

GI Tee 15mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#4

GI long screw 15mm x 150mm

GI long screw 15mm x 150mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#5

GI Long screw 20 mm x 150mm

GI Long screw 20 mm x 150mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#6

GI Bend 15mm

GI Bend 15mm

3 each Delivery: 60 days
#7

GI socket 25mm

GI socket 25mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#8

GI Socket 15mm

GI Socket 15mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#9

GI socket 20mm

GI socket 20mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#10

GI Reducing socket 15mm x 25mm

GI Reducing socket 15mm x 25mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#11

GI Reducing socket 15mm x 20mm

GI Reducing socket 15mm x 20mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#12

GI Reducer Elbow 50mmx20mm

GI Reducer Elbow 50mmx20mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#13

GI Reducing elbow 15mm x 20mm

GI Reducing elbow 15mm x 20mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#14

Soap Dish Oval Shape

Soap Dish Oval Shape

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#15

GI Plug 20 mm

GI Plug 20 mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#16

GI Plug 15 mm

GI Plug 15 mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#17

Regulator electronic for ceiling fan piano type

Regulator electronic for ceiling fan piano type

50 each Delivery: 60 days
#18

Pin oblique Clamp for casing caping

Pin oblique Clamp for casing caping

5 pkt Delivery: 60 days
#19

Rubber mat 2000X1000X12mm

Rubber mat 2000X1000X12mm

3 each Delivery: 60 days
#20

AC Metal clad box with plug top and MCB 20 amp

AC Metal clad box with plug top and MCB 20 amp

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#21

Switch socket comb 6 Amp

Switch socket comb 6 Amp

30 each Delivery: 60 days
#22

Switch socket combination 15 Amp

Switch socket combination 15 Amp

50 each Delivery: 60 days
#23

Socket 6 Amp 5 pin

Socket 6 Amp 5 pin

50 each Delivery: 60 days
#24

Switch Piano 6A

Switch Piano 6A

150 each Delivery: 60 days
#25

Bed Switch 6A

Bed Switch 6A

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#26

Condenser 3 point 15 MFD for ceiling fan

Condenser 3 point 15 MFD for ceiling fan

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#27

Condenser 2 point 5 MFD for Ceiling fan

Condenser 2 point 5 MFD for Ceiling fan

50 each Delivery: 60 days
#28

DB SPN 8 way

DB SPN 8 way

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#29

Cable lugs aluminium 150 sqmm

Cable lugs aluminium 150 sqmm

50 each Delivery: 60 days
#30

PVC Board of size 4 x 7 inch

PVC Board of size 4 x 7 inch

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#31

Angle Holder

Angle Holder

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#32

Batten Lamp holder fancy type

Batten Lamp holder fancy type

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#33

Batten holder

Batten holder

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#34

Pendent holder PVC

Pendent holder PVC

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#35

Bell Buzzer Ding Dong

Bell Buzzer Ding Dong

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#36

Bell push piano type switch 6 Amp

Bell push piano type switch 6 Amp

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#37

Tape adhesive 25mm

Tape adhesive 25mm

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#38

Ampire tape 25mm X 25 Mtrs

Ampire tape 25mm X 25 Mtrs

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#39

Insulation tape 15mm width

Insulation tape 15mm width

30 each Delivery: 60 days
#40

PVC flexible pipe 20mm

PVC flexible pipe 20mm

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#41

PVC conduit pipe 20mm

PVC conduit pipe 20mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#42

Plug Top 3 pin 16 Amp

Plug Top 3 pin 16 Amp

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#43

Plug Top 3 pin 6 Amp

Plug Top 3 pin 6 Amp

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#44

Ceilling rose 5 oblique 6 Amps 3 Terminal

Ceilling rose 5 oblique 6 Amps 3 Terminal

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#45

Voltmeter selector s oblique w 3 phase

Voltmeter selector s oblique w 3 phase

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#46

Gland packing 8 mm thick rubber

Gland packing 8 mm thick rubber

2 kg Delivery: 60 days
#47

Lead sheet 3 mm

Lead sheet 3 mm

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#48

Thermostat Geyser

Thermostat Geyser

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#49

Indicator red oblique Green for Geyser

Indicator red oblique Green for Geyser

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#50

Coolent for Radiator

Coolent for Radiator

30 ltrs Delivery: 60 days
#51

DOL starter 5 HP

DOL starter 5 HP

1 each Delivery: 60 days
#52

Cotton waste

Cotton waste

5 kg Delivery: 60 days
#53

Distiled water

Distiled water

20 ltrs Delivery: 60 days
#54

Leather gasket 3mm thick

Leather gasket 3mm thick

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#55

Gate valve 40 mm brass

Gate valve 40 mm brass

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#56

Gate valve 50 mm brass

Gate valve 50 mm brass

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#57

PVC Bib Cock 15 mm

PVC Bib Cock 15 mm

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#58

PVC Connection Pipe 15 mm dia 450mm long with PTMT nuts and washer

PVC Connection Pipe 15 mm dia 450mm long with PTMT nuts and washer

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#59

Tank Cover PVC for 500 and 1000 ltr capacity

Tank Cover PVC for 500 and 1000 ltr capacity

20 each Delivery: 60 days
#60

Towel Rail 20 mm dia 600mm long

Towel Rail 20 mm dia 600mm long

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#61

GI Nipple 15mm x 3 inch

GI Nipple 15mm x 3 inch

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#62

GI Nipple 19mm x 3 inch

GI Nipple 19mm x 3 inch

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#63

GI Nipple19mm x 6 inch

GI Nipple19mm x 6 inch

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#64

GI Nipple 15mm x 6 inch

GI Nipple 15mm x 6 inch

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#65

CP Grating 150 mm with waste hole

CP Grating 150 mm with waste hole

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#66

CP Grating 100 mm with waste hole

CP Grating 100 mm with waste hole

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#67

CP Stop Cock 15 mm

CP Stop Cock 15 mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#68

GI Elbow 15 mm

GI Elbow 15 mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#69

GI Elbow 20mm

GI Elbow 20mm

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#70

Gate valve 15mm brass

Gate valve 15mm brass

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#71

Gate valve 20mm brass

Gate valve 20mm brass

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#72

Gate valve 25mm brass

Gate valve 25mm brass

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#73

GI Union 15mm

GI Union 15mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#74

GI Union 20mm

GI Union 20mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#75

Overhead shower with arm and flange shower size 100mm

Overhead shower with arm and flange shower size 100mm

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#76

ABS Hand shower with tube

ABS Hand shower with tube

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#77

PVC waste pipe for WHB

PVC waste pipe for WHB

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#78

PVC wastage pipe for sink

PVC wastage pipe for sink

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#79

GI pipe 20 mm dia Medium Gde

GI pipe 20 mm dia Medium Gde

24 rm Delivery: 60 days
#80

GI pipe 15mm dia Medium Gde

GI pipe 15mm dia Medium Gde

30 rm Delivery: 60 days
#81

Tarfelt 1 mtr wide

Tarfelt 1 mtr wide

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#82

Plywood 8x4x4mm thick

Plywood 8x4x4mm thick

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#83

Plywood 8x4x6mm thick

Plywood 8x4x6mm thick

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#84

Partical board 8x 4x19 mm thick

Partical board 8x 4x19 mm thick

2 each Delivery: 60 days
#85

Frosted glass panes 3mm thick

Frosted glass panes 3mm thick

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#86

Plain Glass panes 3mm thick

Plain Glass panes 3mm thick

10 each Delivery: 60 days
#87

Putty 1 Kg pkt

Putty 1 Kg pkt

5 kg Delivery: 60 days
#88

Hasp and stapple 75mm long Aluminium

Hasp and stapple 75mm long Aluminium

3 each Delivery: 60 days
#89

Bearing grease for high power rating pump

Bearing grease for high power rating pump

5 kg Delivery: 60 days
#90

Haps and Staple 100 mm long, Aluminium

Haps and Staple 100 mm long, Aluminium

3 each Delivery: 60 days
#91

Stainless steel wire mesh 0 point 36 mm nominal dia 15 Mtr roll

Stainless steel wire mesh 0 point 36 mm nominal dia 15 Mtr roll

2 roll Delivery: 60 days
#92

Alum Bow Handle 100mm long

Alum Bow Handle 100mm long

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#93

Alum Bow Handle 150mm long

Alum Bow Handle 150mm long

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#94

Alum Tower bolt 200mm long

Alum Tower bolt 200mm long

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#95

MS Tower Bolt 150mm long

MS Tower Bolt 150mm long

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#96

Alum Tower bolt 150mm long

Alum Tower bolt 150mm long

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#97

Alumn Bow handle 125mm

Alumn Bow handle 125mm

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#98

Alumn Bow handle 100mm

Alumn Bow handle 100mm

6 each Delivery: 60 days
#99

Curtain Rod CP

Curtain Rod CP

10 rm Delivery: 60 days
#100

Steel Knobs with bracket

Steel Knobs with bracket

10 pair Delivery: 60 days
#101

MS But hinges medium weight 100 mm

MS But hinges medium weight 100 mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#102

MS But hinges medium weight 75 mm

MS But hinges medium weight 75 mm

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#103

sliding door bolt 300mm long

sliding door bolt 300mm long

5 each Delivery: 60 days
#104

PVC Aluminium cable 2C x 4 sqmm

PVC Aluminium cable 2C x 4 sqmm

50 mtr Delivery: 60 days
#105

Teflon Tape 10mm width

Teflon Tape 10mm width

5 nos Delivery: 60 days
#106

Aluminium Tape water proof 50mm

Aluminium Tape water proof 50mm

5 nos Delivery: 60 days
#107

Capacitor 35 MFD for Split oblique Window AC

Capacitor 35 MFD for Split oblique Window AC

5 nos Delivery: 60 days
#108

Capacitor 45 MFD for Split obliuqe Window AC

Capacitor 45 MFD for Split obliuqe Window AC

5 nos Delivery: 60 days
#109

Capacitor 55 MFD for Split oblique Window AC

Capacitor 55 MFD for Split oblique Window AC

5 nos Delivery: 60 days

Categories 128

SIMPLEX PUMPS WORM PUMPS SPECTROSCOPIC EQUIPMENT WIND MILL ENERGY PROJECT VOLTAGE METERS PLATFORM SCALE SLUICE VALVE ANGLE AMMONIA ALUM PURE BARITONE HORNS MISCELLANEOUS VALVE ANGLE GLOBE VALVES SECURITY HARDWARE ALUM CONNECTORS SUPPLY POWER CABLE CABBING EQUIPMENTS COMPRESSOR AIR CYLINDERS ELECTROMECHANICAL MACHINERY GRATING TOWEL AIR COOLED ENGINE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS RUBBER MAT WIRING ASSEMBLY MOBIL OIL HEATING EQUIPMENTS HEAT EXCHANGERS AMPS ARC VALVE BI DISTILLATION UNIT COMPRESSED BOARD DISTILLATION HARDWARE AND FASTENERS GEYSER FERROUS ALLOY SUPPLY WOODEN BOARD WOODEN PRODUCT XLPE CABLE CABLE DUCT RUBBER GASKET STEEL WIRE PUMP SPARE PARTS ELBOW WOOD SUPPLY CIRCUIT BREAKERS FLANGE ELECTRICAL?CONDUIT MILITARY VEHICLE BED CAPACITOR COMMON USE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT SOCKET POWER SEALING RING WINDOW MS WIRE BRACKET OTHER ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS GI PIPE HIGH TENSION PANEL WOODEN PLANK SWITCH GEAR FLUID MECHANICS EQUIPMENT VOLTMETER LUGS CONNECTOR WELDING WIRE AIR CONDITIONER DOORS BIDET WOODEN FURNITURE PLY WOOD FORESTRY PRODUCTS PNEUMATIC VALVES GASKETS AND SEALS NON FERRIC ALUM ELECTRICAL CONDENSER GATE VALVES NUTS TUBE LIGHT MICROSCOPES SCBA BOX VALVE VOLT METER WIRE FILTER RETAINERS WIRE CONNECTORS ENT EQUIPMENT SUBSTATION WORM GEAR PLYWOOD STEAM PUMPS SUPPLY OF POWER COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SLIDING VANE PUMPS EXHAUST SYSTEM ADHESIVE FLUORESCENT LAMP SLIDER VALVES GAS BURNERS MESH ANGLE COCK SPLIT CASING PUMP BOILER MOUNTING VALVE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CABLE AC MOTOR AND DC MOTOR FIRE BREATHING APPARATUS LUBE OIL STARTER WATER TRANSMISSION BEARING OIL AMP SWITCH WATER COOLED ENGINE FLEXIBLE PIPE BOILER VALVE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PEB TEA KETTLE DISTILLATION PLANT FAN TEE STRING INSTRUMENTS GALVANIZED IRON PIPE BEARINGS GREASE

Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Audited Balance Sheets for last 3 financial years or CA certificate indicating turnover

4

OEM authorization and reseller certificate with bid number and date

5

Maintenance of turnover certificates for OEM/Reseller for last 3 financial years

6

ISO 9001 certification certificate for bidder or OEM

7

Technical bid documents and any other certificates sought in the Bid Document/ATC

8

EMD submission proof (electronic or demand draft as applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about JHARKHAND tender market

How to bid in the Pakur Jharkhand tender for Indian Army procurement 2026?

To participate, ensure ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM, prepare turnover certificates for last 3 financial years, obtain OEM reseller authorization with bid number/date, attach EMD of ₹31,200, and upload GST PAN documents along with technical and financial bids. Compliance with ATC terms is mandatory.

What documents are required for the Indian Army supply tender in Jharkhand?

Submit GST certificate, PAN card, last 3 years turnover certified by CA or audited balance sheets, OEM authorization or reseller certificate with bid number/date, ISO 9001 certificate, EMD proof of ₹31,200, and technical bid documents per ATC. Ensure alignment with scope of supply.

What are the delivery terms for the Pakur procurement by the Indian Army?

Delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order; option clause may extend delivery duration proportionally to increased quantity, with a minimum extension of 30 days. Changes up to 25% in quantity allowed at contracted rates during and after contract.

Which standard certification is mandatory for bidders in this Army tender?

Bidders or OEMs must hold ISO 9001 certification. This requirement ensures quality management system compliance for the supplied goods and is non-negotiable for bid eligibility.

What is the EMD amount for this Pakur Army tender and how to submit it?

The EMD is ₹31,200. Submit through the specified online portal or as a demand draft according to the tender guidelines, ensuring the EMD is valid for the bid validity period and connected to the bid reference.

What is the scope of supply for the Army bid in Jharkhand with 109 BOQ items?

The scope specifies supply of goods with 109 BOQ items; most entries show as N/A, indicating undefined quantities. Bidders must adhere to the terms and deliver per the original order while accommodating potential quantity adjustments under the option clause.

What approximately ensures eligibility for turnover criteria in this procurement?

Provide the minimum average annual turnover for the last three financial years via certified audited statements or CA certificate. If the bidder is less than 3 years old, use turnover for completed years after incorporation as the basis for eligibility.