Indian Army Cylinder Nitrous Oxide 955 L & CO2 Gas Cylinders Tender Udhampur J&K 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a rate contract for Cylinder Nitrous Oxide (N2O) gas in 955 L capacity and Cylinder CO2 gas, to be supplied at Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 182101). The bid involves government procurement through a rate contract model with conditional delivery; no BOQ items are listed. Eligibility emphasizes supplier integrity, ongoing product life, and prior govt supply experience. A key differentiator is the implied lifecycle requirement and adherence to demurrage penalties if items are not lifted promptly. The procurement targets reliable gas cylinder supply with clear post-bid conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names: Cylinder Nitrous Oxide (N2O) gas 955 L; Cylinder CO2 gas
• Shelf life: minimum usable shelf life of 5/6th at receipt; balance shelf life required on delivery
• Experience: bidder/ OEM must have supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs for at least 3 years prior to bid opening
• Documentation: mandatory uploads of certificates and supplier documents as detailed in ATC; GST applicability handled by bidder
• Delivery terms: items to be delivered within the stipulated time; LD charges apply for extensions; demurrage if not lifted within 48 hours
• Tax/duties: bidder to include all tolls/entry taxes in basic rate; no separate reimbursement
• Special clause: end-of-life risk avoided; products not obsolete per OEM lifecycle

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: bidders must maintain sound financial standing and not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; submission of an undertaking is required
• GST: bidder bears GST; reimbursement as actuals or capped by quoted GST rate
• Vendor code: required documents include PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank
• Delivery penalties: LD charges apply for delayed delivery; demurrage 0.5% daily if items rejected and not lifted within 48 hours
• Warranty/acceptance: terms reference standard govt rate contract practices; no separate warranties listed
• Compliance: bidders must avoid obsolete products and meet minimum 3-year govt supply experience with copies of contracts
• Tax/duty handling: freight, toll taxes, entry taxes included in basic rate; no separate payment
• Evaluation: primary product in bunch bids must meet the 3-year experience criterion