Indian Army Procurement Tender for H1 Goods: Varnish Insulating Oil, Napthalene Balls, Soap Toilet, Knives & Welding Rods 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement across seven listed items including H1 VARNISH INSULATING AIR DRYING OIL, H1 8040 000147 FAVICOL SR 998, H1 B 6840 000007 NAPTHALENE BALLS, H1 B 8520 000002 SOAP TOILET, K6 7340 000036 KNIFE COOK 230MM, K6 KND NIV BK 12 UC 50 AND 150 M S CHAMCHA SS 450MM, and G2 3439 000093 ROD WELDING STEEL MILD 5.00MM. No explicit quantity or value is published; the EMD is ₹19,603. Located within military supply chain context, the procurement emphasizes non-obsolescence and minimum 3-year market life. The bidder risk management includes a 50% quantity option and a flexible delivery window tied to original delivery periods. This tender targets vetted suppliers capable of delivering standardized chemical, hardware, and consumable products under strict NDA and GST compliance. Unique aspects include post-dispatch/inspection terms and FDR-based EMD submission alongside NDA constraints, with a strong emphasis on non-obsolescence and OEM life-cycle verification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Products / Categories: varnish oil (air-drying), Favicol SR 998 adhesive, napthalene balls, toilet soap, cook knife 230mm, stainless steel chamcha 450mm, mild steel welding rod 5.00mm.
• Quality & Life-cycle: items must have at least 3 years residual market life and must not be declared end-of-life by OEM before this period.
• EMD: ₹19,603 (via approved mode; FDR is allowed with pledge details).
• Delivery & Option Clause: quantity may be increased/decreased up to 50%, with extended delivery time calculated as (additional/ original) × original period, minimum 30 days.
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises is not mandatory.
• GST: bidders to apply GST at quoted rate; refunds per actuals or lower rate, whichever is less.
• Documentation: NDA and FDR submission required; online bid with scanned FDR and hard copy delivery to the designated office.
• Timeline & Compliance: no explicit delivery window stated; bidders must ensure compliance with ATC/IS clauses and NDA requirements.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD / PBG: ₹19,603 EMD; FDR submissions acceptable; must be pledged in the name of the designated Army officer.
• Delivery Terms: delivery period to be adjusted per option clause; extended delivery time formula applies.
• GST: apply GST as per actuals with reimbursement policy capped to quoted rate.
• NDA: mandatory Non-Disclosure Declaration on bidder letterhead; breach triggers legal action.
• Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection (BOO) at consignee site; no pre-dispatch required.
• Obsolescence Clause: ensure product life exceeds 3 years; avoid OEM obsolescence.
• Submission: bid must include scanned FDR proof and hardcopy delivery to the specified address.