ICAR-DARE Agricultural Machinery Tender India 2026 Power-Tiller & Cultivator Range ISO 9001 Compliance

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE). Procured items include a broad range of agricultural machinery: Power-Tiller, Cultivator (7 tynes to 11 tyne), Rotavator, Rice transplanter, Paddy drum seeder, Zero till drill, and several seeders, planters, and welding equipment. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; however, the scope implies multiple line items across farming implements and welding gear. The tender allows quantity adjustments up to 25% during award and contract execution, with delivery timing linked to the last delivery order date. Unique elements include ISO 9001 certification requirement for bidders and a service-center mandate across consignee states. This bid targets suppliers with established after-sales support and robust quality management, underlining a procurement drive for compatible, standards-aligned agri-machinery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No dedicated technical specifications listed in the BOQ; bidders must rely on standard product offerings in the agricultural machinery category and ensure ISI/IS 550-style compliance where applicable.
• Mandatory certifications: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM.
• Service infrastructure: Functional service centers in the state of each consignee location for carry-in warranty; if not present, must establish one within 30 days of award.
• Support channels: Dedicated toll-free service line and an escalation matrix for service support.
• Contractual safeguards: Option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation; delivery schedules to be calculated from the last delivery order date with minimum extension rules.
• Documentation requirements: Compliance with at least the basic certificates; suppliers must be prepared for documentation verification per ATC.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Turnover requirement: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years (ending 31st March) as indicated in the bid document; if the bidder is under 3 years old, turnover is calculated from completed financial years post-incorporation.
• EMD/Performance: Specific EMD amount is not stated here; bidders must refer to the tender document and ATC for exact figures.
• Delivery & payment: Delivery window linked to original order; payment terms are defined in the payment schedule in the bid documents.
• Documentation: Bidder must upload audited financials or CA/CMA certificate supporting turnover; ISO 9001 certification required; OEM authorization may be necessary for certain items.
• Service commitments: 30-day setup for service centers and 24/7 toll-free support with escalation matrix.
• Compliance: Bids that fail to upload required certificates or ATC/corrigendum may be rejected.