Indian Army Photographic Cameras Tender 2026 DM Affairs - 25% Quantity Option & Service Centre Requirements

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for Photographic Cameras. The procurement includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, with statutory clearances if needed. A 25% quantity option can be exercised during contract and extended delivery windows. A Functional Service Centre in the consignee state is required for carry-in warranties or must be established within 30 days of award. Bidders must provide PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; GST is payable as applicable. The scope emphasizes live equipment provisioning, after-sales support, and compliance with non-obsolescence expectations. The opportunity centers on modern camera assets and related services, with the possibility of scope expansion at contracted rates. Unique terms include delivery timelines tied to original delivery periods and option-quantity calculations. This tender targets suppliers capable of nationwide service and timely deployment within the Indian Army framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of Photographic Cameras and Training of operators; includes any required statutory clearances
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity; extended delivery time calculated as (Increase/Original) × Original period, minimum 30 days
• Service Centre: Functional in the State of each consignee location for carry-in warranty; if absent, establish within 30 days of award; documentary evidence required for payment release
• Compliance: Bidders must avoid obsolescence with at least 2 years residual market life; not end-of-life by OEM during bid period
• Documentation: Provide PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; GST as per applicable rates; no responsibility on bidder for GST applicability
• Certification/Obligations: Upload all required certificates/docs per Bid Document/ATC; non-submission invites rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Amount not disclosed in the provided data
• Delivery: Delivery terms tied to original delivery order; extended period as per option clause
• Payment Terms: GST reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates; maximum of quoted GST%; payment after submission of service proof
• Obsolescence: Offered products must have minimum 2 years market life remaining
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; mandatory certificate uploads
• Service: Establish/verify Functional Service Centre in consignee state; evidence required for payment release
• Compliance: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; undertakings to be uploaded