Indian Army LV7 Vehicle Spare Parts Tender 2026 - Vehicle Electrical & Mechanical Components Procurement

Tender Overview

Indian Army through the Department Of Military Affairs seeks procurement of multiple LV7 vehicle spares, including POLE ISOLATOR SWITCH, VEHICULAR LAMP UNIT, RADIATOR ASSEMBLY, MOTOR ENGINE STARTER ELECTRICAL, LIGHT MARKER CLEARANCE ROOF LAMP RH, and BRAKE SHOE LINING ASSEMBLY REAR. The BOQ lists 6 items, with no explicit quantities shown in the excerpt. The bid includes an option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation during contract execution, at contracted rates, and a delivery timeline tied to last-order delivery period. Post-receipt inspection at consignee site is indicated as the acceptance method, with pre-dispatch inspection not selected. Bidders should prepare to submit FDR-based EMD as an alternative to standard EMD, with hard copies required to be delivered to the buyer. This procurement emphasizes compatibility with military-grade spares and ongoing supply stability, while maintaining strict NDA compliance and confidentiality per the terms.

The opportunity sits in a high-security defense context, requiring non-disclosure and reliable supply chain readiness. The tender stresses that products must be market-viable and have at least five years of residual life, avoiding end-of-life declarations by OEMs. GST applicability is to be assessed by bidders, with actual reimbursement aligned to applicable rates. The inspection regime and option clause are the most distinctive commercial features.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• 6 items comprising LV7 vehicle components: Pole Isolator Switch, Lamp Unit Vehicular, Radiator Assembly, Motor Engine Starter Electrical, Light Marker Clearance Roof Lamp RH, and Brake Shoe Lining Assembly Rear.
• No explicit technical specs, but procurement context implies military-grade automotive spares with standard warranty and OEM alignment.
• Bid terms include: 50% quantity variation option, delivery period linked to original delivery period, and a blended inspection regime (BOO post-receipt inspection).
• EMD submission can be via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) to OC, 14 CORPS OMC; online submission and hardcopy delivery to purchaser are required.
• GST considerations will follow actual applicable rates; bidder bears GST impact within quoted %.
• NDA must be uploaded; non-disclosure is mandatory.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Up to 50% quantity increase/decrease at contract rates; extended delivery time proportional to quantity with minimum 30 days.
• Post-Receipt Inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not selected.
• EMD/PBG: EMD can be submitted via conventional means or FDR with endorsement; ensure scanned proof accompanies bid and hardcopy sent to buyer.
• Non-Disclosure on bid submission; breach triggers legal action.
• GST applicable as per bidder’s rate; reimbursement as per actuals or lower of quoted GST, subject to rates.
• Eligibility centers on product obsolescence avoidance (minimum 5-year residual life) and non-end-of-life status from OEM.