Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Steel Board Tender 2026 Bidding 25% Option Clause Delivery Terms

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Procurement targets Steel Board items with a flexible quantity framework, allowing up to 25% increase or decrease in bid/contracted quantity. The delivery timeline references the last date of the original delivery order with a minimum extension of 30 days. GST considerations are the bidder’s responsibility, with reimbursement governed by actuals or the lower applicable rate. The vendor must ensure financial solidity and non-liquidity, with positive net worth for the OEM. The clause also covers toll taxes, octroi, and local taxes being included in the basic bid rate, and demurrage penalties for non-lifted items at 0.5% per day. Packing must preserve items in original packing material. Unique due-diligence points include OEM authorization for imported items and post-sales service obligations within India.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% variance during contract and currency period
• Delivery timing: from the last date of the original delivery order; extended period calculated if option exercised
• GST handling: bidder bears GST; reimbursement aligns with actuals or lower applicable rate
• Financials: OEMs must have positive net worth; no liquidation or bankruptcy status
• Imported products: OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered Indian office for after-sales service
• Tax/Duties: Toll, Entry, Octroi included in Basic Rate; no separate payment
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for non-lifted items; destruction after 1 month
• Packing: Original packing material to be used

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial: Not specified in data; bidders must comply with standard EMD and financial checks
• Ownership/solvency: Bidder not under liquidation or court receivership; bid must include undertaking
• OEM requirements: Imported items require registered Indian OEM/Authorized Seller for service
• Delivery: Delivery period linked to last delivery order date; extended time as per option clause
• Tax: No separate toll/entry taxes; included in bid rate
• Demurrage: 48-hour lift window; 0.5% daily charge; possible destruction after 30 days
• Packing: Maintain items in original packing material