Indian Army Signal Generator Procurement Department of Military Affairs 2026 - 25% Quantity Option, On-site Warranty, TEC Mandatory

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, initiates a tender for a Signal Generator under the Signal Equipment category. The scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances where applicable, with an estimated contract value undisclosed. The purchaser reserves a 25% quantity option both at award and during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates. A pre-bid interaction is compulsory, and local suppliers are preferred. The bid requires OEM country-of-origin verification for imported components and a 5-year warranty framework on major components. A functional Service Centre must exist in the consignee state, or be established within 30 days of award.

Key differentiators include mandatory TEC ground-test participation after TEC evaluation and detailed post-award service requirements, including delivery timelines aligned to the original delivery period plus the option extension formula. The contract emphasizes a robust warranty structure and post-sale support, with evidence of a 50% local content expectation. The procurement emphasizes quality, traceability, and on-site maintenance capability as critical factors for bidder qualification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Signal Generator (category: Government defense procurement) with mandatory installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training
• Scope includes: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Operator training, and statutory clearances if applicable
• Warranty framework: minimum 5 years for components; comprehensive repair warranty up to 5 years
• OEM/off-shore sourcing: country-of-origin verification required for imported parts; local suppliers preferred
• Service capability: functional Service Centre in consignee state; establishment within 30 days if absent
• TEC testing: participation in TEC post-technical bid evaluation is mandatory for ground testing
• Quantity flexibility: up to +25% during award and contract currency; delivery period adjustments based on formula with minimum 30 days
• Documentation & pre-bid: compulsory pre-bid interaction; submission of OEM authorizations and imported component invoices

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and financial bid terms: bank guarantees or online EMD as per ATC; payment terms aligned to contract milestones
• Delivery: schedule linked to original delivery period; extended time as per option clause; minimum 30 days for any extension
• Service & support: on-site support requirements; service centre presence or establishment within 30 days of award
• Warranty: minimum 5-year warranty for components; up to 5-year comprehensive repair warranty
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations; evidence of country-of-origin for imported parts
• Compliance: pre-bid interaction mandatory; local supplier preference; TEC participation required after technical bid
• Penalties: liquidated damages and performance bonds to be as per Government procurement guidelines
• Evaluation: emphasis on technical capability, ground-test readiness, and maintenance infrastructure