TenderDekho Logo
GEM

Indian Army Digital Automatic Level Tender Bangalore Karnataka IS 550/INVAR/Bar-coded Staff 2026

Bid Publish Date

16-Feb-2026, 11:07 am

Bid End Date

03-Mar-2026, 11:00 am

Location

BANGALORE , KARNATAKA

Progress

Issue16-Feb-2026, 11:07 am
AwardPending
Explore all 4 tabs to view complete tender details

Quantity

2

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Brand/OEM requirements: On-board software licenses, subscription terms, and any OEM authorizations
  • • Technical certifications: NABL/ILAC-accredited lab test reports for conformity
  • • Special clauses: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% with calculated delivery extension
  • • Eligibility: Prior experience delivering similar surveying instruments in the last three years
  • • Warranty/Support: Warranty period and maintenance terms to be specified; penalties for late delivery
  • • Delivery: 15-day delivery clause in ATC, LD charges per GEM rules for delays
  • • Power and battery: 12 V external battery support with included charger

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, advertises a procurement for a Digital Automatic Level in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA (560001). The scope centers on high-precision surveying equipment with performance metrics for electronic and optical height and distance measurement, bar-coded staff compatibility, and advanced display/ battery capabilities. The tender emphasizes on-board software, data storage, and an overview camera with autofocus. The contract specifies a variable quantity option (up to 25% increase/decrease) and a delivery timeline linked to original orders, with price adjustments at contracted rates. The award targets teams capable of meeting stringent accuracy, illumination, and environmental requirements, including NABL/ILAC-style conformity reporting. The opportunity is framed for organizations with proven experience in surveying instrument supply, serviceability, and compliance with government testing protocols.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Performance and measurement criteria include: Height and Distance measurement accuracy using electronic methods with standard bar-coded staff and INVAR staff, and optical methods with standard bar-coded staff.
  • Key metrics: standard deviation per 1 km double-run leveling, minimum/maximum electronic measurement distances, brightness thresholds, bubble sensitivity, reticle illumination, measurement modes, graduation intervals, and display parameters.
  • Telescope specs: magnification, objective aperture, field of view at 100 m, minimum focus distance. Compensator: range and accuracy. On-board features include an overview camera with auto focus, frame rate, data storage, and interface capabilities.
  • Power, battery, and charging: 12 V external battery support, rechargeable battery set with charger included. Software: on-board programs, subscription license with license validity, and accompanying accessories. Environment: operating temperature, ingress protection, and warranty expectations. Compliance requires test reports from NABL/ILAC-accredited labs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Delivery terms allow option to extend up to 25% quantity with corresponding delivery duration calculations. Delivery must commence from the last date of the original delivery order.
  • ATC/Uploads: Bidders must submit ATC documents consistent with GEM format and provide last three years’ relevant item experience documents.
  • Timely delivery is mandatory; non-compliance incurs liquidated damages per GEM rules. EMD and standard bid securities are implied as typical government tender practice. Bidders should confirm GST registration, PAN, and OEM authorizations where applicable, along with performance certificates and NABL/ILAC test reports if requested.

Key Specifications

  • Height Measurement Accuracy: electronic (Standard Deviation per 1 km double-run leveling) using bar-coded staff and INVAR staff

  • Distance Measurement Accuracy: electronic at 30 m sighting using standard bar-coded staff

  • Minimum and Maximum electronic measurement distances

  • Brightness, bubble sensitivity, reticle illumination, and measurement modes

  • Telescope: magnification, objective lens aperture, FOV at 100 m, min focus distance

  • Compensator: range (±), setting accuracy

  • On-board camera: overview with auto focus, frame rate

  • Data storage/interface: internal memory and interface options

  • Display: touch screen, backlit, resolution, size; keyboard

  • Battery: 12 V external support, rechargeable batteries, charger included

  • Environmental: operating temp, ingress protection (IP rating)

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD: not disclosed in data; standard procurement practice applies

  • Delivery: 15-day clause in ATC; 25% quantity option with extended delivery time

  • Testing: NABL/ILAC-compliant test reports required for conformity

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Standard government terms; ensure alignment with delivery milestones and invoice processing

Delivery Schedule

Delivery begins from last date of original order; option to extend with proportional time calculation

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD charges apply for delays per GEM rules; ensure timely delivery within ATC timelines

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience delivering surveying instruments in the last three years

  • Demonstrated NABL/ILAC conformity testing (where applicable)

  • Financial stability evidenced by audited statements

Documents 3

GeM-Bidding-8991045.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Past Similar Tenders (Historical Results)

5 found

Automatic Optical Level

West Central Railway

JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH

Posted: 11 October 2025
Closed: 22 October 2025
GEM

Automatic Optical Level

Directorate Of Technical Education

SURAT, GUJARAT

Posted: 22 September 2025
Closed: 13 October 2025
GEM

Automatic Optical Level

Directorate Of Technical Education

SURAT, GUJARAT

Posted: 7 February 2025
Closed: 22 February 2025
GEM

Automatic Optical Level

Indian Army

LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH

Posted: 21 January 2025
Closed: 12 February 2025
GEM

Automatic Optical Level

Indian Army

KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

Posted: 24 January 2025
Closed: 3 February 2025
GEM

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

View Catalog
Category Specification Requirement
PERFORMANCE Height Measurement Accuracy, Electronic measurement (Standard Deviation per 1 km double - run levelling) using standard bar-coded staff 1, 1.3, 1.5, 2 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Height Measurement Accuracy, Electronic measurement (Standard Deviation per 1 km double - run levelling) using bar-coded INVAR staff 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 1.5 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Height Measurement Accuracy, Optical measurement (Standard Deviation per 1 km double - run levelling) using standard bar-coded staff 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Distance Measurement Accuracy, Electronic measurement at 30 m sighting distance, using standard bar-coded staff 15, 20, 25, 30 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Minimum measurement distance (electronic) 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2
PERFORMANCE Maximum measurement distance (electronic) 80, 100, 105, 110
PERFORMANCE Minimum brightness 20, 30
PERFORMANCE Circular Vial (Bubble) Sensitivity (per 2 mm) 6, 8, 10
PERFORMANCE Reticle Illumination Yes, No
PERFORMANCE Measurement Modes Single, Repeat, Average, Tracking, Wave - and - Read
PERFORMANCE Graduation on Horizontal Scale / Circle 360 degree, 360 degree / 400 gon selectable
PERFORMANCE Graduation interval 1 degree, 1degree / 1 gon
TELESCOPE Magnification (in X) 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40 Or higher
TELESCOPE Objective Lens Aperture 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 42, 45
TELESCOPE Field of View (at 100 m) 1˚15', 1˚20', 1˚25', 1˚30', 1˚35', NA, Others
TELESCOPE Minimum Focus Distance from the center of the Instrument 0.3, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 1, 1.1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.6, 1.75, 2 Or lower
COMPENSATOR Compensator Magnetic - damped Compensator with Automatic compensation, NA, Others
COMPENSATOR Compensator Range (±) 9, 10, 12, 15 Or higher
COMPENSATOR Compensator Setting Accuracy 0.2, 0.3, 0.35, 0.4, 0.5 Or lower
OVERVIEW CAMERA Equipped with Overview camera Yes, No
OVERVIEW CAMERA Auto Focus Yes, No
OVERVIEW CAMERA Frame Rate upto (fps) 20, 25, 0 Or higher
DATA STORAGE / INTERFACE Data Storage / Internal memory (measurement points) 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000, 8000, 10000, 20000, 30000, 50000, 100000 Or higher
DATA STORAGE / INTERFACE Interface RS 232, USB, Mini - USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Combined LEMO
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Type of Display LCD, LED, TFT
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Display device Type Dot Matrix (Graphical), Segmental
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Display Colour Monochrome, Colour
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Touch Screen Display Yes, No
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD With backlit / illumination Yes, No
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Diplay Resolution 128 x 16 (Two lined), 128 x 32 (Four lined), 128 x 64 (Eight lined), 240 x 160 (HQVGA), 320x240 (QVGA) Or higher
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Display Size (inch) 2.0 to 2.4, 2.5 to 2.9, 3.0 to 3.4, 3.5 to 3.9, 4.0 to 4.4, 4.5 to 4.9, 5.0 to 5.4, 5.5 to 5.9, 6.0 to 6.4, 6.5 to 6.9, 7.0 to 7.4, 7.5 to 7.9, 8.0 and above Or higher
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD Keyboard Alpha-Numeric Keyboard, Function Keyboard
BATTERY Power Source Internal - Rechargeable Battery, Internal - Alkaline (non-rechargeable) Battery
BATTERY Supports 12 V External Battery Yes, No
BATTERY Chemistry of Battery Li-ion, Ni-MH, Alkaline
BATTERY Battery operating Time 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24 Or higher
BATTERY Number of Batteries required for operation 1, 2, 3, 4
BATTERY Number of Batteries Supplied 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
BATTERY Battery Charger for Rechargeable Batteries inclusive in the scope of supply Yes, No
SALIENT FEATURES / ON-BAORD PROGRAMS Salient Features Horizontal fine motion screws with Double-sided endless drive for fast and easy aiming, In-built Real-time clock and temperature sensor; Integrated Digital Compass, With Electronic level bubble (Longitudinal and Transversal tilt);, Not Applicable
SALIENT FEATURES / ON-BAORD PROGRAMS Software Features Viewing, Exchanging, Managing, Post Processing of Data
SALIENT FEATURES / ON-BAORD PROGRAMS On-board programs Height measurement, Height difference, Elevation;, Line adjustment, Setting-out distance, Cut and Fill Stakeout, Stakeout, Inverse Staff Measurement, Single measurement with and without stationing, Tilt Check functionality, Line levelling with intermediate sight and stakeout, Error checking and adjustmen, Not Applicable
SALIENT FEATURES / ON-BAORD PROGRAMS Subscription license for software Inclusive in the scope of supply, Subscription license - Not required
SALIENT FEATURES / ON-BAORD PROGRAMS Validity of License period 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
ACCESSORIES Accessories inclusive in the scope of supply Diagonal eyepiece, 40X exchangeable eyepiece with adopter, Lens Cap, Plumb Bob, Vinyl Rain Cover, Sunshade, Spare stylus, Cleaning Cloth, Allen keys, Hexagonal Wrench, Tool Kit, Adjustment Pin, Flexible bar coded Tape, Data Transfer Cable, Spare Batteries, Battery Charger, User Manual, Carrying Case, Not Applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Minimum Operating Temperature 0, -10, -15, -20 Or lower
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Maximum Operating Temperature 40, 50, 55 Or higher
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ingress Protection NA, IP 53, IP 54, IP 55, IP 56, IP 57 Or higher
WARRANTY WARRANTY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
CERTIFICATIONS Availability of Test Reports from Central Govt / NABL approved / ILAC accredited Lab to prove conformity to the specification Yes, No

🤖 AI-Powered Bidder Prediction

Discover companies most likely to bid on this tender

Live AI
Historical Data

Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for last three years on similar items

4

Financial statements demonstrating financial stability

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable to government bids)

6

Technical bid documents and compliance certificates

7

OEM authorizations or authorised distributor certifications

8

Test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs (if requested)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market

How to bid for the Indian Army digital automatic level tender in Bangalore?

Bidders should submit ATC documents in GEM format, provide last three years’ experience on similar items, and attach GST, PAN, financial statements, EMD if applicable, and OEM authorizations. Ensure NABL/ILAC test reports are available for conformity, and comply with the 15-day delivery clause in ATC with LD penalties for delays.

What are the key technical specifications for the digital level in this bid?

The bid requires performance metrics for height/distance accuracy, electronic and optical measurement modes, bar-coded staff compatibility (standard/bar-coded INVAR), telescope specs, compensator range and accuracy, on-board camera features, data storage, and power supply including 12 V external battery and charger.

What documents demonstrate eligibility for this surveying equipment tender?

Submit GST, PAN, last three years’ experience certificates for similar items, financial statements, OEM authorizations, technical compliance certificates, NABL/ILAC lab test reports if requested, and EMD documentation per tender norms.

What is the delivery timeline and option clause for quantity changes?

Delivery must align with original order dates; the purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% with calculated extended delivery time using formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

What standards or certifications must the equipment meet in this bid?

Equipment must show conformity with NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports and IS-based performance criteria for height/distance accuracy, with bar-coded staff compatibility and INVAR/bar-coded components as specified.

What is required for warranty and maintenance terms in this procurement?

Bidders should clarify warranty period, post-warranty support, and any AMC options, ensuring response times align with government expectations and NABL conformity documentation is maintained.

Which environmental and power specifications are essential for the device?

Device must operate within specified temperature range, provide ingress protection as defined, support 12 V external batteries, include a rechargeable battery set, and a compatible charger within scope.

How will penalties be applied for late delivery in this tender?

Late delivery incurs Liquidated Damages per GEM rules; bidders must adhere to ATC delivery timelines and ensure timely submission of all required documents to avoid penalties.