Indian Army Procurement of Kitchen and Allied Items & Equipment - PBG 5% 90 Days 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for a broad range of kitchen and household items and associated equipment, including bed sheets, chairs, cookware, utensils, and gas stoves, under a single procurement scope. The contract covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of operators, with potential for statutory clearances if required. The purchase is managed by the Department of Military Affairs, emphasizing on-site integration and handover. A key differentiator is the comprehensive scope that combines both goods and initial user training, ensuring immediate operational capability upon delivery. The ATC imposes a 5% Performance Guarantee and specifies bank-based PBGs, reinforcing project accountability while maintaining supplier financial credibility.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning of goods, and operator training; statutory clearances if applicable
• Performance Guarantee: 5% of contract value; PBG to be issued via public/private banks (SBI, ICICI, Axis, HDFC) within 90 days of order receipt or contract commencement
• PBG validity: Valid up to 90 days beyond completion of contractual obligations; may be invoked for breaches
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during or after contract; time for added quantity calculated as (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extended time rules apply
• Documentation/Compliance: Upload of required certificates/documents per ATC; non-submission may render bid invalid; adherence to Special Conditions of RFP
• BOQ/Items: 25 total items; detailed item data not provided in the tender stub but includes a broad kitchen and household goods portfolio

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance security: 5% of contract value as PBG/FDR; payment via government-approved banks
• Delivery & installation window: Delivery schedule anchored to contract terms; extension possible under option clause
• Warranty/liability: PBG invoked for contract breaches; warranty considerations align with government procurement norms
• Payment terms: Not specified in the stub; standard government practice would apply after installation and training
• Documentation required: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations (as per ATC)
• ** Supplier responsibilities**: Compliance with full scope, timely delivery, and post-delivery training of operators