Indian Army procurement: Battery & Tyre & Mineral Jelly Tender 2026—ISO/BIS Standards, MES Enlisted, 15 Day Delivery

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a consolidated procurement including Battery 12 V 42 AH, Battery 12 V 70 AH, Battery 12 V 100 AH, Tata Tyres, and Mineral Jelly. Estimated value is ₹297,350.00 with a requirement to meet MES enlisted supplier criteria. The scope spans multiple battery capacities, tyre components from Tata, and industrial-grade mineral jelly, intended to support field mobility and maintenance operations. Key differentiators include strict ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and BIS certifications, plus a 15-day delivery window and an option to scale quantities by up to 25% during and after contract award. This tender emphasizes reliable after-sales support and on-site service needs, with mandatory service centre readiness within the supplier’s state. Location-agnostic details suggest nationwide MES-anchored procurement through the Indian Army.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Battery 12 V 42 AH, Battery 12 V 70 AH, Battery 12 V 100 AH, Tata Tyres, Mineral Jelly
• Estimated value: ₹297,350.00; EMD: not disclosed
• Delivery timeline: 15 days from order placement; penalties: 1% per week up to 10%
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BIS certification for product category
• Service & support: must have Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee; establishment within 30 days if not existing; payment upon evidence of functional service centre
• Eligibility: MES enlisted supplier; minimum five government contracts in last 3 years; annual turnover of ₹20 Lakhs in each of last 3 years
• Quality: replacement within 7 days if goods fail quality checks; penalties and option clause to adjust quantities up to 25%

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not specified; bidder must comply with the option clause allowing quantity variation up to 25% and extended delivery time calculations
• Delivery: all goods/services within 15 calendar days of order; maximum extension governed by option clause with minimum 30 days
• Payment: terms not fully disclosed; obligation to provide documentary evidence of service centre prior to payment release
• Compliance: mandatory to upload all requested certificates; MES enlistment required; OEM authorization and technical compliance documents must be supplied
• Warranty/QA: replacement within 7 days at bidder’s cost if quality checks fail; ongoing compliance with ISO/BIS standards
• Documentation: bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, audited financials, EMD documents, technical bid, OEM authorizations, and related certifications
• Penalties: performance penalties apply for delays and non-compliance; exact LD structure aligns with contract terms