Indian Army Lead Acid Storage Batteries for Motor Vehicles IS 14257 Q3 Tender Jalandhar Punjab 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for Lead Acid Storage Batteries for motor vehicles conforming to IS 14257 (Q3), to be supplied to the Department Of Military Affairs in Jalandhar, Punjab (144001). The procurement focuses on a lightweight, high-cranking performance battery with capacity aligned to the 5-hour rate as per Table 2 IS 14257. The bid requires a non-obsolete product with a minimum 1-year residual market life and a bidder with proven experience supplying to government entities. The EMD is ₹192,000, signaling a substantial execution scope and emphasis on quality assurance, data-sheet alignment, and OEM authorization where applicable.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: Jalandhar, Punjab
• Category: Lead Acid Storage Batteries for Motor Vehicles (IS 14257 Q3)
• EMD: ₹192,000; Data Sheet compliance mandatory
• Key differentiator: adherence to IS 14257 (Q3) with reference to 20 h rate capacity and weight/cranking performance
• Unique aspect: OEM authorization and malware/malicious code certificate requirements embedded in terms

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Lead Acid Storage Batteries for motor vehicles with lightweight and high cranking performance
• Standard: IS 14257 (Q3); capacity reference per Table 2 (20 h rate); 5-h rate capacity as per reference
• Data: Upload Data Sheet matching offered specs; mismatch may lead to bid rejection
• Documentation: Malicious Code Certificate certifying absence of embedded malware; OEM Authorization needed when bids involve authorized distributors
• Vendor criteria: Minimum 3 years of regular supply to Central/State Govt bodies; primary product must meet this if multiple items
• EMD: ₹192,000; GST considerations as per bidder’s rate; End User Certificate format as per Buyer
• Deliverables: Data-sheet alignment, end-user assurances, and BOM/part numbers to ensure IS 14257 Q3 compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹192,000; payable as per tender guidelines
• Experience: 3 years of government/PSU supply of similar battery products; contracts to be provided
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization where applicable
• Data Sheet: Must accompany bid; any mismatch can lead to rejection
• Malicious Code Certificate: Required; firmware/software must be free of embedded malicious code
• End User Certificate: To be provided in Buyer’s standard format if requested
• Delivery/Payment terms: Not explicitly detailed; terms aligned to standard government procurement practices; ensure compliance with GST treatment per bidder