Indian Army Soil Investigation & Consultancy Tender South Andaman 2026 - 25% Quantity Variation, Delivery Extension, 15 Items
Bid Publish Date
15-May-2026, 6:45 pm
Bid End Date
26-May-2026, 7:00 pm
Location
Progress
Quantity
43
Category
soil investigation 1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Defence procurement context: soil investigation and consultancy for Indian Army in South Andaman
- • Option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation during both initial and currency periods
- • Delivery extension formula: (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
- • Ambiguous BOQ with 15 items; no item-level specifications disclosed
- • No explicit EMD amount or estimated value provided in the data
Categories
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Tender Overview
Indian Army invites bids for soil investigation and consultancy services in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar (744101). The procurement encompasses soil investigation and related consultancy across multiple items (15 total). No specific item details or estimated value are disclosed. A notable feature is the option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation and potential extension at contracted rates. The structure suggests a defence-related site investigation scope with flexible quantity handling and standard contract mechanics. This tender requires bidders to align with variable-order delivery and extended timeline calculations tied to the original delivery period.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No technical specifications are provided in the tender data. However, defineable terms include a total of 15 items in the BOQ with ambiguous descriptions (N/A).
- Critical contract mechanics include:
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity at placement and during currency.
- Delivery Extension: If exercised, additional time equals (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
- If original delivery is under 30 days, the extension equals the original delivery period.
- Bidders must plan for extended delivery periods and align pricing to contracted rates.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in the data provided; bidders should verify EMD requirements in the tender pack.
- Delivery & Extension: Delivery period and extensions governed by the option clause; extension timing calculated as specified above.
- Compliance: Bidders must comply with the stated option and extension mechanism; no other specific standards or warranties are listed in the available data.
- Documentation & Submission: Required documents are not enumerated in the provided text; anticipate standard government bid submissions (certifications, company details, financials, and experience).
Key Specifications
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Item count: 15 BOQ items
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Unique clause: Option Clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation
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Delivery extension rule: (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period with minimum 30 days
Terms & Conditions
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Option-based quantity variation up to 25% during contract
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Delivery period adjustments based on the extension formula
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No explicit item-wise specifications or EMD value disclosed
Important Clauses
Delivery Terms
Delivery periods may be extended using the calculated formula, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
Quantity Variation
Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract award and during the currency at contracted rates.
Payment & Penalties
Details not provided; verify in tender pack for payment terms and LD or penalties, if any.
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in soil investigation or consultancy for defence/public works
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Ability to handle variable-order contracts and delivery extensions
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Comply with standard government procurement documentation (GST, PAN, financials)
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
soil investigation 1 , soil investigation 2 , soil investigation 3 , soil investigation 4 , soil investigation 5 , soil investigation 6 , soil investigation 7 , soil investigation 8 , soil investigation 9 , soil investigation 10 , soil investigation 11 , Consultancy 1 , Consultancy 2 , Consultancy 3 , Consultancy 5
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Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
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soil investigation 1
Carrying out Soil Investigation incl all necessary T&P Labour and required materials etc all field work collection and interpretation of data and laboratory studies and submission of report comprising of the following
soil investigation 2
Mobilization of plants and equipment including men and materials as required at site of soil investigation setting of boring drilling as required and demobilization of plants and equipments on completion of work etc complete which includes conveyance of sample collected to testing lab as reqd for the purpose of testing
soil investigation 3
Boring 150mm dia bore holes to any depth through following type of strata
soil investigation 4
Any type of soil
soil investigation 5
Soft Rock
soil investigation 6
Hard Rock
soil investigation 7
Collection of undisturbed soil samples at every 3m intervals or at any change of strata in 100mm bore thin walled tube including waxing sealing packing transporting to the lab
soil investigation 8
Carrying out standard penetration test SPT as per IS 2131 including collection of disturbed soil samples in bore holes at every 5m depth or at any change of strata and submit the report with all requisite data
soil investigation 9
Conducting necessary test on all collected samples of each bore hole which includes the determination of
soil investigation 10
Atterberg limits Natural moisture content Wet and dry density Soil particle size using sieve Hydrometer Analysis and shear strength test unconfined compression v Tri-axial shear test C & determination Shrinkage limit Consolidation test incl pre-consolidation pressure Specific gravity test for sand rock crushing strength of Rock sample Permeability test Testing of water sample including PH determination 02 sample Free swelling index Soluble salt content chloride and sulphate Shear strength test un confined compression
soil investigation 11
Complition and Analysis of Laboratory and field test results and submission of reports in 04 Sets alongwith recommendations for seletions of type of foundation with supporting design details and recommendation of SBC etc Complete
Consultancy 1
Consultancy services for Preparation and Supply of Architectural Drawing Plan Section and Elevation Structural Design Preapration of BoQ and Estimate Rate Analysis for Provn of consultancy work for extension of RCC varandha alongwith RCC roof for Airmen Billet at Lambaline AF Stn Sri Vijaya Puram consisting of following scope of works
Consultancy 2
Preparation and Submission of self sufficient Structural design and drawing including structural details structural notes conforming to IS 456 and IS 816 and IS 875 and IS 1893 and IS 2062 and IS 4326 and IS 13920 and IS 2911 and any other latest and relevant IS code
Consultancy 3
Third Party Vetting & Proof Checking The consultant shall be responsible for third party vetting or proof checking from IITs or NITs or any Government Engineeering college duly signed by authorised signatory on behalf of the Institute and not from a professor or individual of the institute in his personal capacity. The design drawings shall also be liable for ensuring that the design and drawings are in compliance as per laid down standards regulations adherence to IS Specifications and sound engineering practices The consultant is responsible for obtaining clarification from the vetting agency till the completion of work A Certificate that all details have been thoroughly checked and are in compliance to Standards codes regulations in respect of safety soundness and economy shall be obtained from vetting agency
Consultancy 5
Preparation of BoQ as per the approved Drawing or Design based on MES SSR Part II 2020 and Market rates where SSR rates are not available Note The responsibilty for the Structural design or drawings prepared rests with the consultant In case of any defects damage in the designed structure during its design life and the same is attribute to faulty design or drawing the consultant will be liable for penalty of 10 per centage of total project cost
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | soil investigation 1 | Carrying out Soil Investigation incl all necessary T&P Labour and required materials etc all field work collection and interpretation of data and laboratory studies and submission of report comprising of the following | 1 | job | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 2 | soil investigation 2 | Mobilization of plants and equipment including men and materials as required at site of soil investigation setting of boring drilling as required and demobilization of plants and equipments on completion of work etc complete which includes conveyance of sample collected to testing lab as reqd for the purpose of testing | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 3 | soil investigation 3 | Boring 150mm dia bore holes to any depth through following type of strata | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 3 | soil investigation 4 | Any type of soil | 13 | rm | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 4 | soil investigation 5 | Soft Rock | 3 | rm | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 5 | soil investigation 6 | Hard Rock | 4 | rm | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 6 | soil investigation 7 | Collection of undisturbed soil samples at every 3m intervals or at any change of strata in 100mm bore thin walled tube including waxing sealing packing transporting to the lab | 8 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 7 | soil investigation 8 | Carrying out standard penetration test SPT as per IS 2131 including collection of disturbed soil samples in bore holes at every 5m depth or at any change of strata and submit the report with all requisite data | 4 | nos | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 8 | soil investigation 9 | Conducting necessary test on all collected samples of each bore hole which includes the determination of | 2 | per bh | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 9 | soil investigation 10 | Atterberg limits Natural moisture content Wet and dry density Soil particle size using sieve Hydrometer Analysis and shear strength test unconfined compression v Tri-axial shear test C & determination Shrinkage limit Consolidation test incl pre-consolidation pressure Specific gravity test for sand rock crushing strength of Rock sample Permeability test Testing of water sample including PH determination 02 sample Free swelling index Soluble salt content chloride and sulphate Shear strength test un confined compression | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 10 | soil investigation 11 | Complition and Analysis of Laboratory and field test results and submission of reports in 04 Sets alongwith recommendations for seletions of type of foundation with supporting design details and recommendation of SBC etc Complete | 1 | job | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 11 | Consultancy 1 | Consultancy services for Preparation and Supply of Architectural Drawing Plan Section and Elevation Structural Design Preapration of BoQ and Estimate Rate Analysis for Provn of consultancy work for extension of RCC varandha alongwith RCC roof for Airmen Billet at Lambaline AF Stn Sri Vijaya Puram consisting of following scope of works | 1 | job | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 12 | Consultancy 2 | Preparation and Submission of self sufficient Structural design and drawing including structural details structural notes conforming to IS 456 and IS 816 and IS 875 and IS 1893 and IS 2062 and IS 4326 and IS 13920 and IS 2911 and any other latest and relevant IS code | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 13 | Consultancy 3 | Third Party Vetting & Proof Checking The consultant shall be responsible for third party vetting or proof checking from IITs or NITs or any Government Engineeering college duly signed by authorised signatory on behalf of the Institute and not from a professor or individual of the institute in his personal capacity. The design drawings shall also be liable for ensuring that the design and drawings are in compliance as per laid down standards regulations adherence to IS Specifications and sound engineering practices The consultant is responsible for obtaining clarification from the vetting agency till the completion of work A Certificate that all details have been thoroughly checked and are in compliance to Standards codes regulations in respect of safety soundness and economy shall be obtained from vetting agency | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 | |
| 14 | Consultancy 5 | Preparation of BoQ as per the approved Drawing or Design based on MES SSR Part II 2020 and Market rates where SSR rates are not available Note The responsibilty for the Structural design or drawings prepared rests with the consultant In case of any defects damage in the designed structure during its design life and the same is attribute to faulty design or drawing the consultant will be liable for penalty of 10 per centage of total project cost | 1 | each | bsobuyerbrich | 60 |
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates showing relevant soil investigation/consultancy work
Financial statements or turnover proof (as applicable)
EMD/Security deposit documents (as per tender pack)
Technical bid documents and eligibility certificates (as required)
OEM authorizations or site-visit/installation capabilities (if specified)
Technical Results
| S.No | Seller | Item | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATIONAL GEOTECHNICA SERVICES Under PMA | - | 24-05-2026 20:33:55 | |
| 2 | SHIVA TESTING AND RESEARCH LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | - | 22-05-2026 16:53:59 | |
| 3 | SLIP TEC Under PMA | - | 25-05-2026 11:32:46 |
Financial Results
| Rank | Seller | Price | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | SLIP TEC(MSE)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : soil investigation 1,soil investigation 2,soil investigation 3,soil investigation 4,soil investigat | |
| L2 | SHIVA TESTING AND RESEARCH LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED (MSE)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : soil investigation 1,soil investigation 2,soil investigation 3,soil investigation 4,soil investigat | |
| L3 | NATIONAL GEOTECHNICA SERVICES (MSE)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : soil investigation 1,soil investigation 2,soil investigation 3,soil investigation 4,soil investigat |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDAMAN & NICOBAR tender market
How to bid for soil investigation tender in South Andaman 2026?
To bid, obtain tender documents, prepare evidence of relevant soil investigation experience, submit GST and PAN, provide financial statements, and attach EMD as specified in the tender pack. Ensure readiness for the 25% quantity variation clause and the delivery-extension mechanism described in the terms.
What documents are required for Indian Army soil investigation procurement in 2026?
Submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates in soil investigation, financial statements, EMD/security deposit, technical bid documents, and any OEM authorizations or installation capabilities indicated in the terms. If specific items aren’t listed, provide comprehensive project references.
What is the quantity variation clause in this tender?
The purchaser may increase or decrease the bid quantity by up to 25% at the time of contract placement and during the contract currency, with pricing at the original contracted rates. This requires bidders to price for potential volume fluctuations.
How is delivery extension calculated under this Indian Army tender?
If extension is exercised, the additional time equals (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) multiplied by the original delivery period, with a hard minimum of 30 days. If the original period is shorter, use the original period for calculation.
What are the key eligibility criteria for soil consultancy bidders in this tender?
Candidates should demonstrate relevant soil investigation consultancy experience, possess GST and PAN, provide financial stability evidence, and submit technical and OEM-related authorizations as applicable. They must also be ready to accommodate quantity variations and extension terms.
When is the delivery period and payment terms for this procurement?
Delivery terms hinge on the option clause with potential extensions; precise timing and payment terms are not specified in the provided data. bidders should await the complete tender pack for exact deadlines and payment schedule, including any milestone payments or penalties.
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