Indian Army Battery & Tyre Procurement Tender 2026 India IS 14257 IS 15636 IS 15633 Lead Acid Batteries

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for the supply of lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles with light weight, high cranking performance conforming to IS 14257 (Q3), plus pneumatic tyres for commercial and passenger vehicles conforming to IS 15636 (Q2) and IS 15633 (Q2). Estimated contract value is ₹5,338,278.54, with an EMD of ₹106,765. Bid scope is strictly “Supply of Goods” across the specified IS standards, with a potential quantity adjustment of ±25% during contract execution. The procurement targets national-level military vehicle spares supply from a qualified vendor network, with delivery terms tied to order dates and option periods. The authority emphasizes conformance to the referenced IS standards and requires essential documentation for vendor registration.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Lead Acid Storage Batteries for motor vehicles with light weight and high cranking performance; conforming to IS 14257 (Q3); capacity to be stated per 5-h rate (reference 20-h rate as per Table 2 of IS 14257).
• Pneumatic tyres: Diagonal and Radial Ply for Commercial Vehicles per IS 15636 (Q2); passenger car tyres Diagonal and Radial Ply per IS 15633 (Q2); include nominal rim diameter code ‘d’ and corresponding mm values per Table 1 (Clause 3.17) of IS 15636; include tyre-size designation, speed category, and maximum speed (km/h).
• Delivery and conformity obligations: bid must confirm conformity of the specification to the IS standards.
• Empty BOQ: No listed items; emphasis on compliance, testing, and warranty as per buyer terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹106,765; payment/funding terms follow standard government procurement rules; option to adjust quantity by ±25% at contract award and during currency.
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years as per bid document; OEM turnover criteria apply to the offered product; documentation requires audited statements or CA certificates.
• Documents to submit with bid: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation required; no liquidation or bankruptcy status allowed.
• Scope: Only supply of goods; bidders must meet both vendor and OEM turnover requirements; ensure compliance with IS standards and provide OEM authorizations if applicable.
• Delivery terms: Delivery period tied to last order date; contract flexibility allows extended delivery windows based on option clause with minimum 30 days.
• Warranty/penalties: Conformity and testing requirements implied; penalty clauses not explicitly stated but implied through standard supply contracts.