Indian Army Baramulla Jammu & Kashmir Tender 2026 – 25% Quantity Option, MSE Preference, Advance Sample Requirement

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for procurement linked to the Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir 193101 region. The tender spans 15 items, with no explicit product category or item specifications disclosed in the BOQ. Key differentiators include a 25% quantity option during contract placement and the right to adjust quantities mid-contract at contracted rates. An advance sample is required within 48 hours of technical bid opening. GST guidance is provided, and MSE preference applies for eligible bidders. The procurement scope emphasizes compliance with standard government purchase terms and an emphasis on timely delivery.

• Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs
• Location: Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% of bid/contract quantity
• Advance sample: mandatory within 48 hours post-technical bid opening
• MSE preference: applicable under public policy, with matching/adjustment rules
• GST guidance: bidders to determine GST; reimbursements as per actuals or capped at quoted rate
• ATC clause: delivery schedule and option-based timeline adjustments

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No explicit item specifications are published in the BOQ. The tender notes include a mandatory advance sample submission alongside the technical bid, within 48 hours of bid opening. The ATC allows counterparty quantity variation (up to 25% of contracted quantity) and extended delivery periods calculated as (Additional Quantity / Original Quantity) × Original Delivery Period, with a minimum of 30 days. Bidders must ensure compliance with standard government procurement practices and GST considerations. No IS/ISO specifications are listed; bidders should prepare to demonstrate capability through generic security equipment procurement readiness and documentation.

• Advance sample delivery: 1 unit per contracted item within 48 hours
• Quantity variation: ±25% during contract and currency of contract
• Delivery timeline method: calculated extension formula with minimum 30 days
• GST: bidder responsibility for applicable GST; refund as per actuals or quoted rate
• MSE preference eligibility: manufacturer status for goods, service provider status for services

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not disclosed in the available terms
• Financial standing: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy and upload a supporting undertaking
• GST guidance: bidders bear GST applicability; reimbursement only up to the lesser of actuals or quoted percentage
• Purchase preference: MSEs may receive preference under policy; eligibility requires manufacturer status for goods
• ATC compliance: adherence to option clause delivery extensions and associated timeframes
• Advance sample: mandatory submission within 48 hours of Technical Bid opening; non-compliance may lead to rejection
• Documentation: standard bid submissions, GST, PAN, and financials as per terms