Indian Navy Tractor-Based Water Bowser Hiring Tender Visakhapatnam AP 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Navy, Department of Military Affairs, seeks to hire a tractor-based water bowser under a government procurement process conducted via GeM for delivery and operation at the Base Victualling Yard, NAD Post, Visakhapatnam, AP 530009. The scope requires on-site supply and commissioning of a water bowser with service support, with pre-bid attendance mandatory and a local service provider office near the consignee. A 25% quantity/duration flexibility is allowed at contract issuance, subject to mutual consent. MSME certificate submission is requested, along with robust escalation and toll-free service channels. The procurement emphasizes vendor reliability and proximity to the consignee for streamlined coordination.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Tractor-based water bowser hire and operation
• Delivery/Installation Location: Base Victualling Yard, Near Ashoka Park, NAD Post, Visakhapatnam, AP 530009
• Mandatory pre-bid attendance; site visit during bidding; authorisation required
• Service provider office must be located in the same state as consignee with verifiable contact details
• Escalation matrix and toll-free service numbers must be provided by bidder/OEM
• Duration may extend by up to 6 months beyond initial term with mutual consent
• Submission must include local office address, contract contact mobile, ITR for last 3 years, GST certificate, PAN, and NEFT mandate
• Final selection may consider system-based L1 in case of tie within GeM portal

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bid security declaration required; no submission = disqualification
• Office proximity to consignee is mandatory; undertakings alone not accepted
• Pre-bid meeting attendance is mandatory; site visit is required but details cannot be disclosed due to security
• Bidder must provide dedicated/toll-free service support and a working escalation matrix
• Conditions allow quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% at contract award and again up to 25% post-issuance
• Must submit MSME status, GST, PAN, ITR, NEFT mandate, and prior experience in similar service contracts