Indian Army Digital UHF Base / Mobile Radio Sets Tender 2026 - MHA QR (V2) Compliance, OEM Turnover & 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Procuring Digital UHF Base / Mobile Radio Sets as per MHA QR (V2). Tender scope references a typical frontline communications package with multiple categories such as Transmitter and Receiver performance criteria, including a minimum channel count and audio distortion standards. Estimated value and quantity are not disclosed; however, the buyer imposes an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution. Bidders must satisfy both general turnover and OEM turnover criteria, ensuring compliance for domestic and imported product scenarios. A key differentiator is the explicit requirement for OEM or Authorized Seller with Indian after-sales support for imported items, including a registered Indian office. This tender emphasizes reliability, standard compliance, and post-award support within the Indian market.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: General: Minimum number of channels is referenced but not quantified in the data provided.
• Category: Transmitter: Audio Distortion (%) target to be met; exact value not specified.
• Category: Receiver: Rated Audio Distortion requirement is stated but exact threshold is not listed.
• Additional notes indicate standard compliance expectations around radio sets used in military context, with emphasis on functionality and interoperability within MHA QR (V2).
• BOQ shows no items; the technical scope relies on category-level performance criteria and vendor capabilities to meet minimum channel and distortion specs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid and contracted quantity, with extended delivery times calculated per formula, minimum 30 days.
• Turnover (Bidder): Required average annual turnover over last 3 years ending 31st March; documentary evidence via audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate.
• Turnover (OEM): OEM’s average annual turnover over last 3 years must meet bid document criteria; for bunch bids, the OEM of the highest bid value primary product must satisfy this.
• Imported Products: OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered Indian office for after-sales service; certificate required.
• Delivery, payment terms, and other specifics are defined in the standard T&C; bidders must comply with the ATC uploaded by buyer.