Indian Army Steel Angles and Metals Tender Gurudaspur Punjab 2026 – 25% Quantity Variation Clause

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for a broad category of steel structural materials and related items, including various steel angles (30x30x50 mm to 90x90x10 mm), steel sheet galvanised plain 1800, welding electrodes and rods (2 mm to 3 mm), screws, rivets and nuts with bolts. The location is GURDASPUR, PUNJAB. The procurement involves 17 total items, with unclear unit counts and no stated estimated value or EMD in the data provided. A key differentiator is the explicit option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, plus a post-award extension mechanism for delivery timelines. The tender context points to a supply/stock procurement of common engineering metals and fasteners for military needs, potentially addressing ongoing or a wide-scale maintenance program.

• Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs
• Location: Gurudaspur, Punjab
• Product category: steel angles, steel sheet galvanised plain, welding electrodes/rods, screws, rivets, nuts and bolts
• Quantity/Value: not disclosed; 17 BOQ items exist but details are missing
• Delivery uniqueness: 25% quantity variation right at order placement and possible extension on contracted rates
• Unique aspect: option-based quantity and delivery extensions under contractual terms

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items cover diverse structural metals and fasteners: steel angles in multiple sizes (30x30x50 mm to 90x90x10 mm), galvanised steel sheet (1800), welding electrodes (2 mm), welding rods (1–3 mm), metric screws, countersunk rivets, and bolts
• No explicit performance specs, thicknesses, or grade standards are provided in the data
• The BOQ lists 17 items; specific quantities and units are Not Available, requiring bidders to verify during bidding
• The buyer terms give an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and a formula-driven extension for delivery period
• Emphasis on timely delivery and compliance with contractual delivery timelines when options are exercised
• No explicit IS/BS/ISO standards cited in the data; bidders should seek clarification on material grades and quality assurances
• Potential need for standard warehousing, packaging, and handling suitable for military supply
• EMD, lead times, and inspection criteria are not specified and should be clarified in the formal tender documents

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract time and during currency at contracted rates
• Delivery Period: Calculated extension if option exercised; time equal to (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Bidders must comply with option-based delivery extensions and associated time calculations
• No explicit EMD, payment terms, or warranty details are provided in the data; bidders should verify in terms and conditions
• The terms indicate generic compliance with supplier obligations and delivery commitments, requiring confirmation of unit rates and scope during final bid submission