Border Security Force Boat Hiring Tender Dhubri Assam 100 NOS Inboard Wood Boats 15 Years 2026

Tender Overview

Border Security Force (BSF) invites bids for the procurement of 100 NOS of country boats (inboard, wood) for use in the border region at Dhubri, Assam. Boats are to be less than 15 years old and non-air-conditioned. Estimated contract value is ₹18,00,000, with an EMD of ₹54,000. Bidders must upload a data sheet aligned to offered launches, ensure GST-compliant invoicing in the consignee’s name, and comply with a potential 25% quantity variation during and after award. The tender emphasizes avoiding end-of-life products and maintaining a minimum residual market life of 5 years. A data sheet and product data alignment are mandatory for bid acceptance.

This procurement requires adherence to vendor and data integrity checks, including GST portal confirmations and proof of non-obsolescence. BSF reserves rights on quantity adjustments and expects bidders to provide clear documentation of product life-cycle. The BOQ is currently empty, but the scope covers supply, delivery, and potential after-sales considerations for 100 boats.

Overall, the opportunity targets suppliers with small- to mid-scale maritime equipment capabilities, especially those capable of providing wood-hulled, inboard engine boats meeting the prescribed age criteria and accompanying safety equipment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: 100 NOS of country boats (inboard, wood, non-AC).
• Age criterion: boats must be <15 years at delivery; avoid end-of-life OEM status.
• Estimated value: ₹18,00,000; EMD: ₹54,000.
• Required data documentation: upload data sheet with bid; cross-check with offered launch specifications.
• GST invoicing: invoice to be raised in consignee’s name with GSTIN; upload GST portal confirmation.
• Variation clause: quantity may vary up to ±25% during contract at contracted rates.
• Non-obsolescence clause: product must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared EOL by OEM.
• Other terms: general procurement conditions, no BOQ items; alignment with safety equipment (rescue gear, life jackets, lifebuoys, fire extinguisher, first aid, rain gear).
• Payments/Salaries: contractor must pay staff wages; documentary proof to be provided.
• ATC clauses: EMD exemption for MSMEs/startups with Appendix-A declaration; cartel undertaking Appendix-B; anti-fraud Appendix-C.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹54,000; exemptions for MSMEs/startups with Appendix-A bid securing declaration.
• Experience/Eligibility: demonstrate capability to supply 100 inboard wooden boats; ensure data sheet and OEM alignment; not obsolescent at bid time.
• Delivery: not explicitly stated; quantity adjustments allowed up to ±25% during contract.
• Payment Terms: GST-compliant invoicing; payment terms aligned to contract, specifics not disclosed.
• Documents Required: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, OEM authorizations, and data sheet; bid documents must reflect GST invoicing and data alignment.
• Penalties/Warranty: not specified; procurement relies on general BSF terms and ATC clauses for compliance.
• Other: cartel formation undertaking (Appendix-B) and anti-fraud undertaking (Appendix-C) required; salary payments to deployed staff by contractor.