Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Pipe Union Procurement GeM 2026 Department of Defence Production

Tender Overview

The procurement entity is Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited under the Department of Defence Production. The project seeks a Pipe Union item, with procurement activities routed through the GeM portal. The terms include a potential 50% quantity option at contract award and ongoing flexibility during the contract period. Bidders must register and be established firms to participate, with emphasis on compliance through the GeM platform. The scope relies on supplier readiness for bulk supply and adaptability to fluctuating order volumes, with delivery windows tied to option exercise. The tender emphasizes document submission for vendor code creation and GST handling, highlighting a streamlined process for registration and compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Pipe Union (as per BOQ/Category reference). No explicit technical specs published.
• Quantity flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid/contract quantity.
• Delivery timing: Calculated via option clause; minimum delivery extension rule applies (minimum 30 days). GeM-based LTE mechanism for established firms.
• Procurement channel: GeM portal; LTE to established and registered bidders only; bids from non-registered firms may be ignored.
• Documentation for bid: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank; vendor code creation documents.
• GST treatment: GST payable/ reimbursable as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to quoted GST ceiling.

Terms & Eligibility

• Vendor registration documents: Submit PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate with bid.
• Option clause compliance: Acceptability of quantity variation up to 50% at placement and during currency with adjusted delivery timelines.
• GeM eligibility: Only established and registered firms may participate; bids from others may be ignored.
• GST policy: Bidders bear GST applicability; reimbursement aligned with actuals or applicable rates, capped to quoted GST percentage.