Indian Army Sofa Set Handicraft Tender Mathura Uttar Pradesh 2026 ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, announces a sofa set procurement project in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh (281001) under the Sofa Set or Couch (Handicraft) (V2) (Q3) category. The contract focuses on supplying handcrafted sofas with specified seating configurations, armrests, backrests, and cushions, along with frame material and upholstery details. The pre-bid meeting is mandatory, requiring bidders to bring fabric catalogs and a small wood sample for quality assessment, and to preview room dimensions to tailor sofa sizes. The scope includes exclusive supply of goods with potential inspection by BOO and post-delivery acceptance at the consignee site. A notable ATC clause permits a 25% quantity variation at contract award and during currency at contracted rates, impacting delivery timelines and ordering flexibility. Bidders must prepare Isolated vendor code details and comply with GST invoicing on GeM, including GST portal payment screenshots.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Key technical aspects cover: total seating configuration, presence of armrests and backrests, number of cushions, sofa frame material, scope of handicraft work, and upholstery material. The tender emphasizes handcrafted construction and fabric selection via pre-bid interaction. Documentation for IS/quality conformance may be required, with potential room-size constraints influencing dimensions. Bidder must align with the Indian Army’s standard for handicraft furniture, ensuring finish quality and fabric compatibility with selected upholstery.

Terms & Eligibility

Bid terms include a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation, with delivery timelines tied to the original period and adjusted by the extended window rules. Documentation for bidder registration requires PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate. GST handling is supplier-driven with reimbursement rules as specified, and GST invoice plus GST portal payment proof must be uploaded. Inspection may occur at seller premises (pre-dispatch) or at consignee site, with scope limited to supply of goods. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and furniture fabric/catalog submission are required for eligibility.