Indian Army Nails and Hardware Tender 2025 - Department Of Military Affairs Nails, Screws, Hacksaw Tools Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad range of hardware and hand tools including nails (1 inch, 1.5 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch), various screws, hacksaws and blades, fillers, painter’s patti, pliers, drivers, circular saw blades, hammers, drill machine batteries, chisels (chorsi), wood cutting blades, and related items. The tender references 30 total items in the BOQ, with unspecified exact quantities in the available data, and an emphasis on standard procurement for military maintenance and field workshops. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution at contracted rates. This regime demands robust supplier readiness for batch variations and timely deliveries across the contract period.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category includes: nails, screws, hacksaw blades, filler, painter’s Patti, pliers, screwdrivers, circular saw blades, hammer, drill batteries, chisels, wood cutting blades, SDF screws, and assorted fasteners.
• No explicit technical specifications were published in the provided data; bidders should assume standard SHS/mechanical hardware tolerances suitable for military workshop use.
• The BOQ contains 30 line items; however, item-level quantities and units are not disclosed here, signaling a need for bidder clarification before submission.
• Key risk area: absence of specified EMD, delivery timelines, or quality standards in the tender extract.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract, with extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Delivery period commences from the last date of the original delivery order.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to the option clause and ensure readiness for fluctuating orders at contracted rates.
• Administrative: No start/end dates, location, or EMD details are provided in the extract; bidders should request the full terms and confirm bid submission requirements and document checklist prior to bidding.