Indian Army Chair for General Purpose Procurement Jammu 2026 – Chair Seat, Backrest, Armrest Standards

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for a Chair for General Purpose in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – 180001. The scope focuses on a complete chair set: chair seat with cushion, seat upholstery, backrest height options (low 200-400 mm, mid 400-700 mm), lumbar support in backrest, and armrests. The contract includes an minimum standard warranty and an option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation at contracted rates. Pre-dispatch inspection may be conducted at seller premises, with post-receipt inspection at the BOO site. A sample approval process occurs post-award before bulk manufacture. The BoQ shows no itemized quantities, indicating a framework or single-package supply. This tender emphasizes ergonomic adjustments and durability suitable for military use, with emphasis on non-obsolete products and at least 1 year residual market life. Highlighted terms include GST handling by bidders and vendor-code creation requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: CHAIR SEAT – cushion on seat and seat upholstery material
• Category: CHAIR BACKREST – backrest height in ranges 200-400 mm (low) and 400-700 mm (mid); lumbar support integrated in backrest
• Category: CHAIR ARMREST – armrest present; specify type
• Category: WARRANTY – minimum standard warranty period to be defined in contract
• Delivery and inspection: pre-dispatch at seller premises and post-receipt at consignee site; advance sample approval required prior to bulk manufacturing
• Compliance: avoid obsolete models, ensure at least 1 year residual market life; GST considerations per bidder; option clause permits ±50% quantity variation
• No BOQ items are listed, suggesting a bundled or standard chair specification package

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and detailed payment terms not listed; bidders must comply with GST and provide GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate
• Delivery flexibility: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 50%; extended delivery time may apply
• Non-disclosure obligations for bid data; requirement to upload GST invoices and GST portal payment screenshots
• Sample approval required post-award before bulk production; pre-dispatch inspection by an approved agency
• Eligibility stresses non-obsolescence and 1-year residual market life; bidder must align with government procurement norms and GeM processes
• The tender requires adherence to vendor-code creation procedures and NDA compliance