Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Security Equipment Tender India 2025 - ISI/AAA-TRTL Standards & Pre-Dispatch Inspection

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for multiple security equipment items (8 total). While exact item names and quantities are not disclosed, the scope covers 8 distinct procurement lines with a focus on compliance and post-award administration. A notable clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during order execution and extended delivery periods with proportional time adjustments. Unique policy details include non-return of faulty hard disks and mandatory pre-dispatch inspection. The tender emphasizes supply chain integrity, after-sales requirements for imported products, and demurrage penalties for non-lifted consignments. This is a government procurement opportunity emphasizing reliability and compliant servicing within India.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Pre-dispatch inspection conducted by Buyer/Consignee or nominated External Inspection Agency at Seller premises; fees for external labs borne by Buyer, in-house testing provided by Seller at no cost.
• Imported products must have an Indian registered office for after-sales service; OEM/Authorized Seller certification required.
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day if rejected items not lifted within 48 hours; items not lifted within one month may be destroyed.
• Optional quantity increase up to 25% of bid quantity at contract rates; delivery period calculated from last date of original delivery order with minimum 30 days extension.
• No automatic return of faulty hard disks under warranty; reflects the buyer’s security policy.
• Inspection terms and cost sharing: external labs’ testing charges borne by Buyer; seller must enable ready-for-inspection notifications via email.

Terms & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may vary quantity by up to 25% during and after contract; additional time proportionally based on quantity increase, with minimum 30 days.
• Importers must have an Indian after-sales presence; certification proving registered Indian office required.
• Demurrage charges apply at 0.5% of total contract value per day for unlifted items beyond 48 hours; destruction after one month if not lifted.
• Pre-dispatch inspection arranged by Buyer/Consignee; external inspection charges borne by Buyer; in-house testing by Seller free of cost.
• Non-return of faulty hard disks under warranty as per Buyer policy; ensure compliance accordingly.