Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Copper Alloy Taps & Related Products Tender 2025 IS 8931 IS 12701 IS 12823

Tender Overview

Indian Army of the Ministry of Defence invites bids for multiple plumbing and fittings products including copper alloy taps/stop valves conforming to IS 8931 (Q3), bathroom water shower (Q3), rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tanks (V3) IS 12701 (Q3), prelaminated particle boards per IS 12823 (Q3), along with ** curtain pipe, sider and mounting bracket (Q4)**. The procurement scope covers various product categories with specified quality tiers, targeting suppliers capable of meeting rigorous IS/BIS standards and eco-mark considerations. The stated EMD is ₹151,985. This tender emphasizes compliance with governing specifications, material classifications, and finish/warranty terms. The buyer’s terms include an option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract execution, and require OEM/authorized seller presence in India for after-sales service. Unique factors include mandatory brand/quality certifications and third-party testing disclosures as demanded by the contract terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Standards: IS 8931 (taps/valves), IS 12701 (water storage tanks), IS 12823 (prelaminated particle boards) with Q3/Q4 quality grades; BIS marked and ECO-Mark conformance encouraged.
• Materials & Components: explicit categories for body, inlet tubes, flanges, diverter, spindle, glands, O-rings, seat washers, knobs; requirement to specify exact material in each part; aerating & flow-straightening devices to be fitted with taps.
• Shower & Curtain Pipe Specs: multiple dimensional and finish attributes including shower type, face plate material/finish, flow type, and curtain pipe length, outer diameter, minimum wall thickness.
• Testing & Certification: test reports from NABL/ILAC/Central Government Lab to prove conformity; BIS marked and other product-specific certifications required on demand.
• Warranty: long-term warranty terms to be stated in months/years; supplier must provide warranty certificates for branded products.
• Delivery & Installation: delivery timelines aligned to contract; option to adjust with quantity; OEM authorization for after-sales support.
• BOQ Notes: No BOQ items listed; emphasis on conformity to IS/BIS standards and ECO-Mark where applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹151,985; payment terms and deposit specifics to be as per buyer terms.
• Delivery & Quantity: option to increase quantity by up to 25% of contracted quantity; delivery period adjustments per clause; delivery to commence from the last date of original DO.
• Eligibility & Documentation: OEM/Authorized Seller in India for after-sales support; warranty certificates mandatory for branded products; non-disclosure and financial standing undertakings required; GST and GST compliance responsibility with bidder.
• Compliance & Verification: documents verified with OEM; potential blacklisting for fraud; bid can be technically disqualified if required certificates are missing.
• Special Clauses: buyer reserves rights on quantity variation, extended delivery periods, and acceptance of reseller certificates from OEMs; in-case of imported products, an Indian registered office for after-sales support is mandatory.