Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is procuring a set of engine components including Piston Assembly, Piston Ring Set, Sleeve Liner, Cylinder Head Gasket, Connecting Rod, Oil Pump, Connecting Rod Bearing, and Main Bearing Cell. Estimated value around ₹60,000 with 8 BOQ items listed (N/A quantities). The procurement emphasizes OEM/manufacturer capability and adherence to security requirements, with a notable option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates and extended delivery periods. The tender targets suppliers capable of consistent, government-grade supply to military clients, with emphasis on compliance and reliability. Unique aspects include mandatory Malicious Code Certificate and shelf-life obligations for spare parts.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit product specs published in the tender text; focus is on item categories and eligibility
- Key requirements inferred: ability to supply core engine spares to Indian Army; adherence to security and anti-malware provisions; minimum shelf life of spare parts: 3 years; maximum 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery schedule linked to original delivery order with potential extensions; requirement to maintain supply chain for government procurement
- Experience criterion: supplier or OEM must have supplied similar products to Central/State Governments or PSUs for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; copies of contracts to be submitted
- Mandatory security/compliance: Malicious Code Certificate certifying no embedded malware and compliance with IPR; EFT Mandate submission may be required for vendor code creation
- BOQ shows 8 items; all items listed as N/A in quantity/units, indicating potential flexible specification at award
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the tender text
- Delivery: Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; option to extend as described, minimum 30 days if increased quantity
- Payment: Payment terms not detailed; standard government terms to apply; bidders should anticipate formal terms in contract
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular manufacture/supply of same or similar category products to Government/PSU bodies
- Documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; vendor code creation documents required
- Shelf Life: Spare parts must have at least 3 years shelf life; minimum usable shelf life at supply: plausibly 9-12 months
- Security: Malicious Code Certificate required; non-compliant bids may be rejected
- Bidder eligibility: Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; mandatory undertakings to be uploaded
