Indian Army Welding Consumables and Steel Materials Tender Imphal Manipur 2026 ISI/IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for procurement of multiple welding and steel supply items including ROD WELDING HARD FACING 3 15mm, STEEL ANGLES 30X30X3 mm, ELECTRODES WELDING STEEL HARD SURFACING, STEEL BAR CARBON HOT ROLLED ROUND 6mm, WIRE COPPER SOFT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES, and related items like paints and gases. The BOQ lists 21 total items with unspecified quantities, located in IMPHAL WEST, MANIPUR 795001. Estimated value is not disclosed. Scope encompasses bulk metal products and consumables to support maintenance and fabrication; emphasis on conformity to technical approvals and approved drawings. A core differentiator is the requirement to align with buyer-approved Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award, with modifications communicated within 7 days, and potential delivery rescheduling if approvals lag. Unique clause permits no LD for drawing approval delays.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No generic specifications provided; bidders must rely on product names listed in the BOQ and terms. Items indicate metal products, welding electrodes, wires, pipes, paints, and gas cylinders. Ensure data sheets match offered products.
• Data Sheet submission is mandatory and will be used to verify parameter alignment with supplied products. End User Certificate handling as per buyer format. Consortiums allowed with single leader; equal responsibility across members. Experience requirement: minimum 3 years of regular government supply of similar category goods. GST considerations to be borne by bidder.
• Key compliance indicators include: documentation for vendor code, PAN, GSTIN, EFT mandate, and bank details; and avoidance of end-of-life products.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and financial standing: Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking.
• Delivery: Fabrication and supply must align with approved drawings; delay extension possible with no LD for drawing approval delays.
• Eligibility: 3 years of government procurement experience for similar items; prior contracts to be submitted. GST handling per actuals with a cap on quoted rate. Consortium terms allow joint responsibility.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; data sheets for offered products; End User Certificate in Buyer format if required.
• Misc: Not-OBSOLESCENCE requirement—offerings must have at least 3 years residual market life; non-obsolete products preferred.