Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for multiple small arms-related components, including Sling Assembly Small Arms, 25.9V 10Ah Battery Modules, and Wallet Empty for 5.56 MM Rifle LMG. The bid value is not disclosed, with an EMD of ₹20,000. The procurement scope includes ensuring availability of service centres in the state of each consignee location, on-site or carry-in warranty, and post-award samples approval prior to bulk manufacture. The contract emphasizes compliance with buyer-specified inspection steps and a turnaround that may adjust if buyer approvals lag. A key differentiator is the mandatory functional service centre within 30 days of award and documentary evidence to release payments.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product names and categories extracted from tender: Sling Assembly Small Arms, Wallet Empty for 5.56 MM Rifle LMG, 25.9V 10Ah Lithion battery modules (Z9 6140-005208, and other coded items).
- No explicit technical specs provided; bidders should align with buyer approval process for advance samples: submit 1 sample within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must match approved sample.
- Inspection regime includes Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site by Station Board of Officer; Pre-dispatch inspection is not explicitly mandated. On-site warranty or carry-in warranty considerations apply depending on service centre availability.
- EMD: ₹20,000; turnover criteria require three-year average turnover demonstrated via audited balance sheets or CA certificate.
- Delivery/exception handling: if buyer delays in sample approval, delivery period may be refixed without LD; non-conformance may trigger fresh samples or contract termination.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Service Centre requirement: functional service centre in each consignee state at bidder/OEM cost; must establish within 30 days if not present; payment contingent on documentary evidence of service capability.
- Turnover requirement: minimum average annual turnover over the last three fiscal years as per bid documents; must provide audited statements or CA certificate.
- Sample and acceptance: advance sample submission within 5 days; acceptance process governs bulk production; samples supplied free of cost; if samples rejected, contractor bears costs for any rework.
- Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection by Station Board of Officer; pre-dispatch inspection not universally applicable per ATC.
- Warranty/Support: on-site or carry-in warranty dependent on location and availability of service centre; ensure service network conformance to order fulfilment.
- Payment terms: contingent on evidence of service capability; detailed percentages not specified; milestone payments to align with supplier performance and acceptance.
- EMD: ₹20,000; ensure submission with bid as per T&C.
- Documentation: GST, PAN, turnover certificates, sample approvals, OEM authorizations as required by T&C.
