Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Metal Storage Cabinets & Office Furniture Tender 2025 IS 7761/IS 8126 V2

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a diversified furniture package including Metal Storage Cabinets, Steel Bookcases conforming to IS 7761 (V2), Revolving Chairs (V5), Chairs without Wheels, Composite Office Tables conforming to IS 8126 (V2), Metal Beds (V3), Charpoys, Chair Varandah, Aluminium Ladders, Locker Steel, Shoe Racks, and Teapoy Varandah. The tender lists a broad scope across multiple generic item categories with an EMD of ₹425,000 and an unspecified estimated value. The procurement location and start/end dates are not disclosed, indicating a nationwide/defense-wide deployment. A distinctive element is the variety of furniture standards and the need to confirm multiple compliance criteria across items, including specific IS standards and materials. The buyer clause allows volume flexibility up to 25% and extended delivery periods, highlighting operational risk management and phased deployments. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering diverse ergonomic and storage solutions under strict standard conformity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: Metal Storage Cabinets, Steel Bookcases (IS 7761 V2), Chairs (with/without wheels), Composite Office Tables (IS 8126 V2), Metal Beds (V3), Charpoy folding, Aluminium Ladders, Lockers, Shoe Racks, and Teapoy Varandah.
• Standards & finishes: IS 7761 (V2), IS 8126 (V2), Mild Steel Sheets for body panels, various unspecified generic dimensions, and finish criteria for exterior surfaces.
• Seat/backrest features for chairs include: adjustable lumbar support, headrest option, tilt with locking, and armrests; backrest height ranges include Low (200-400 mm), Mid (400-700 mm), High (>700 mm).
• Tabletop and storage components require specified materials, dimensions, and tolerances (mm-level length, width, thickness) with surface finishes.
• Specified harus: primary door material selection for hybrid options; locked drawers with specified lock types; back and bottom/top sheet materials; door availability and material composition.
• Delivery terms include option to increase quantity by up to 25% and extended delivery periods with a minimum delivery window of 30 days for additional quantity.
• Warranty expectations and conformity to specification are required for all items.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹425,000 as security deposit for bid participation.
• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may adjust quantities up to 25% at contract award and during currency.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period to be recalculated for added quantities; minimum extension consideration is 30 days.
• Payment terms: Not specified in detail; bidders should anticipate standard government terms.
• Submission documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission proof, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documentation are typically required.
• Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly stated; standard performance and warranty expectations are implied by governing standards.
• Compliance: Bidders must conform to IS standards and finish requirements for each item as specified (IS 7761, IS 8126, mild steel sheet usage).