Indian Army Copper Tube & ISI 2062 Steel Sections Tender Tiruvallur Tamil Nadu 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for ISI marked copper tube and hot rolled steel beams, columns, channels and angles conforming to IS 808 (Q3) with ISI certification for IS 2062. Location: Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The procurement emphasizes material compliance, sample approval prior to bulk production, and post-award service capabilities. Key differentiators include mandatory on-site/off-site warranty considerations, advance sample approval, and a 30-day establishment window for functional service centres. Bidder experience and financial turnover are evaluated per bid documentation. The contract requires alignment with the buyer’s inspection procedures and potential pre-dispatch/post-receipt inspections via nominated agencies. This tender appears to target suppliers capable of delivering certified structural sections with robust after-sales support and documented turnover history.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Material specification: ISI marked to IS 2062 with ISI certificate available.
• Product types: Copper tube (BHEL Q3 category) and hot rolled steel sections (beams, columns, channels, angles) per IS 808 (Q3).
• Certification: ISI/IS 2062 compliance; inspection by Board of Officers or other nominated agency; advance sample approval required within 5 days of contract award; modification list within 7 days if rejected.
• Delivery/QA: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection options; service centre requirements for carry-in warranty; on-site warranty considerations.
• Financials: EMD ₹12,350; turnover scrutiny over last 3 years as per bid terms; documentary evidence via audited statements or CA certificate.
• Warranty & support: Functional service centre in state of consignee or within 30 days of award; payment release upon service capability demonstration.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹12,350; payable as specified in bid terms.
• Service centres: Must have a functional centre in each consignee state; else establish within 30 days of award; payment contingent on documentary proof.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection by nominated agency or Board of Officers.
• Advance sample: Submit one sample within 5 days of award; buyer confirms or requests modifications within 7 days; bulk supply to follow per approved sample.
• Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 years as per bid document; audited balance sheets or CA certificate required.