Indian Army Paint & Brush Supplies Tender 2026 Jabalpur/Bhopal Region - IS 550/ISI Context 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for procurement of a broad range of painting and finishing materials including Paint brushes (50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm), Iron brushes for wall cleaning, assorted distempers and varnishes in multiple colors and finishes, and allied items such as thinner, white/brown/red/green/blue/black paints, lime powder, and bleaching powder. The scope is limited to the supply of goods (no services) with an EMD of ₹25,000. The bid conditions require an advance sample approved within 5 days of award, with modifications if needed, and potential sample-driven rejection if deviating from contract specs. Turnaround aligns to the buyer’s approval process and may adjust delivery timelines for sample delays. A single-year minimum experience is mandated, plus a regional service footprint in central MP districts to ensure 24x7 service responsiveness. This tender targets bidders with established supply chains and a local service center footprint in or near Narmadapuram, Pipariya, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur or Hoshangabad. Unique conditions include advance sample submission and strict adherence to approved specifications, with post-approval bulk supply and potential termination for deviation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item categories include: Paint brushes (50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm), Iron brush for wall cleaning, Distemper White, Warnish Paint/Woodkeeper, Paints (1 Ltr) in Red, Black, Blue, White, Brown, Green, Thinner, White Apex, Red Apex, Geru/Red Ochre, Chuna/Lime Powder, Bleaching Powder.
• EMD: ₹25,000.
• Sample requirement: submit one advance sample per item within 5 days of award; modifications provided within the next 5 days; bulk supply to follow approved spec; non-conformance may lead to rejection or contract termination.
• Scope: Bid price to include all costs for supply of goods; no installation or services beyond supply.
• Experience/Turnover: minimum 1 year of relevant experience; turnover criterion stated as “minimum average 50 percent” of referenced projects; geographic eligibility restricts bidder’s registered office to central MP districts.
• Service center requirement: functional 24x7 service center in Narmadapuram district/Pipariya; must provide address and contact number.
• Delivery considerations: delivery schedule may be adjusted if buyer delays in sample approval; no LD during buyer-caused delays.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹25,000; specify payment method per ATC.
• Experience: at least 1 year in similar procurement with central govt departments.
• Turnover: average turnover requirement at least 50% of referenced project value.
• Local presence: registered office in MP districts (Bhopal/Jabalpur/Hoshangabad/Indore) for at least one year.
• Service center: 24x7 support in Narmadapuram/Pipariya region; provide full address and contact details.
• Advance sample: submit per item; failure to meet approved sample leads to technical disqualification.
• Delivery/Quality: supply must conform to approved samples; modified samples must be delivered as per approval.
• Sample costs: contractor bears costs for pre-approval samples; bulk supply costs borne by contractor if samples are not accepted.