Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks supply of Digital Hand-held VHF Transceivers conforming to MHA QR (Q2) with baseline features such as minimum channel count and battery duty cycle. EMD: ₹27,000. Estimated value and quantity are not disclosed in the summary but the contract allows up to 25% quantity variation under the option clause. Delivery must align with the option clause framework, with potential extensions. The procurement emphasizes on post-sale support with installation, commissioning and maintenance capabilities within India and requires OEM warranty documentation.
Key differentiators include adherence to specified conformity and performance parameters, mandatory GST handling, and the need for an in-place after-sales network. The tender notes a two-year warranty requests in ATC text, though primary terms specify a 1-year warranty. Bidders should prepare for routine compliance, financial standing checks, and vendor-code creation prerequisites.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Conformity to Technical Requirements/Governing Specifications; Minimum channels; Minimum average battery duty cycle (5/5/90) in hours; Audio distortion parameters for transmitter and receiver.
- EMD: ₹27,000.
- Warranty: Primary term 1 year from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service network within India; after-sales service group for installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance.
- ATC/Option Clause: Up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates; delivery period adjustable via the option clause with minimum 30 days extension rules.
- GST/EFT Documentation: Bidders must provide GST details, PAN, cancelled cheque, and certified EFT mandate; GST will be reimbursed per actuals or applicable rate.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Warranty: 1-year guarantee; OEM warranty certificates required; 2-year warranty requested in ATC.
- Delivery & Option Clause: Delivery period adjustable; option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; time extensions follow the prescribed formula.
- Financial Standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation; provide undertaking of financial stability.
- Vendor Code Creation: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate with bid.
- GST Compliance: GST payable as per actuals or applicable rate; Buyer not responsible for GST variations.
- No Obsolescence: Products must have at least 5 years residual market life; cannot be end-of-life before this period.
- Delivery & Installation: Installation, commissioning and training supported; service centers in proximity to consignee locations must be disclosed.