Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) in Bidar, Karnataka procuring services for Operation and Maintenance Of Substation - Complete System. Estimated value: ₹3,430,790 with an EMD of ₹68,700. Location specifics: Bidar 585226. Key scope focuses on ongoing electrical maintenance, service support, and safety compliance for live-line work, with a potential up to 25% variation in quantity or contract duration. Unique aspects include SBM safety requirements, mandatory dedicated service support lines, and a formal escalation matrix. The procurement emphasizes trained personnel, safety protocols, and timely wage payments, with FDR-based EMD submission as an option. This tender targets qualified electrical maintenance vendors capable of sustaining daily operations and quick response to outages within military electrical infrastructure.
- Tender in Bidar, Karnataka
- Organization: Indian Army procurement
- Category: Operation And Maintenance Of Substation - Complete System
- Estimated value: ₹3,430,790; EMD: ₹68,700
- Quantity/duration variation: up to 25%
- Key differentiator: SBW safety and service-support requirements, live-wire handling, and wage payment obligations
- Special clauses: FDR EMD option, escalation matrix, and SBM-compliant safety measures
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No public product specs are provided in the tender data. The absence of Bill of Quantities indicates a service/maintenance scope rather than supply. The terms emphasize electrical works maintenance, safety practices, and trained operator requirements. Specific standards or equipment models are not listed. Bidders should infer scope from SBM guidelines and Department of Military Affairs expectations. The tender requires service capability for live-line work and adherence to safety distances; escalation procedures and dedicated support channels are mandatory. Experience in AMCs for government electrical installations will be advantageous.
- EMD as ₹68,700; 25% quantity/duration variation option; FDR-based EMD submission accepted; pay salaries/wages to deployed staff upfront with statutory documents; adherence to SBM safety measures; mandatory service support line and escalation matrix.
- Additional expectations include form uploads for required certificates and past experience evidence; contractor must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy status; compliance with ATC/Corrigendum as applicable.
- No explicit brand/OEM mandates; focus on safety, compliance, and service capability. Ensure proper documentation and readiness for on-site work as per government safety norms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹68,700; option for Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in favor of A/C GARRISON ENGINEER (AF) BIDAR with bank endorsement for withdrawal on demand or sanction. Upload scanned FDR proof and deliver hard copy within 5 days of bid end/opening.
- Quantity/Duration Flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease at contract issue; post-issue adjustments capped at 25%.
- Financial Standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; upload undertaking.
- Safety & SBM: trained/certified workers required; live-wire work only by trained personnel; maintain minimum approach distances; stay away from energized parts; standard safety gear usage; 10 feet clearance from overhead wires; avoid standing in water near live equipment.
- Payment Terms: salaries of deployed staff to be paid by the service provider first, with subsequent claims to the buyer including PF/ESIC and bank statements.
- Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates/documents requested in the tender, ATC, and corrigenda; GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations as applicable.
- Past Experience: demonstration of relevant electrical maintenance experience in government or military installations preferred.
- Service & Support: dedicated toll-free support number and escalation matrix required.
