Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement for refilling of various gas cylinders: Oxygen 7000 L, Oxygen 1246 L, Oxygen 340 L, N2O 955 L, CO2 cylinders, along with Bullnose valve components and an Oxygen Gas Refilling Kit. The delivery location is Military Hospital Bhuj, Gujarat. The tender includes a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines tied to the original order period. The scope emphasizes continuous supply to a military hospital, with emphasis on compliance and timely installation. The bidder must ensure data sheet alignment and avoid obsolescence. Unique aspects include explicit supplier experience requirements and hazardous materials handling considerations.
- Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs)
- Product Category: Refilling of oxygen, N2O, CO2 cylinders; bullnose valves; refilling kit
- Location: Bhuj, Gujarat, India
- Estimated value / EMD: Not disclosed
- Key differentiator: Govt procurement with 3-year govt supply experience and data sheet matching
- Unique aspect: Mandatory data sheet verification and hazard handling provisions
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product names referenced: Oxygen cylinder refilling, N2O refilling, CO2 refilling, bullnose valve, oxygen refilling kit
- Quantity details: given by cylinder categories (7000 L, 1246 L, 340 L, 955 L) with additional kit components; exact quantities not disclosed in BOQ
- Data Sheet requirement: upload with bid; must match offered product specifications; mismatches may lead to rejection
- Experience: minimum 3 years of manufacturing/supplying same or similar category products to Central/State Govt/PSU
- Hazard handling: compliance with safety regulations for hazardous chemicals during transport/storage/handling
- Required documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorizations may be required
- Delivery/installation: at Military Hospital Bhuj, delivery terms to be confirmed with PO; option clause governs quantity variation up to 25%
- EMD: amount not specified in data; bidders must consider standard govt thresholds if applicable
- Data verification: data sheet alignment critical for technical acceptance; non-conformance risks rejection
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates; extended delivery time computed as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original period, min 30 days
- Delivery Location: Commanding Officer, Military Hospital Bhuj, near RTO Circle, Bhuj, Gujarat 370001
- Financial Standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; bid submission must include a supporting undertaking
- Obsolescence clause: bid must include products with at least 3 years residual market life; not end-of-life by OEM within that period
- Data Sheet: mandatory data sheet upload; must align with offered product specs; mismatches may lead to rejection
- Vendor Code Creation: required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (bank-certified)
- Experience Proof: provide copies of contracts showing supply to Govt/PSU in the last 3 years; primary product value criterion applies in bunch bids
- Hazardous material handling: compliance with regulatory precautions for transport/handling/storage/safety/health/environment
