Indian Army Mattress Tender IS 13489 (V3) Conforming Bed Mattress 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a mattress product category conforming to IS 13489 (V3). The procurement scope centers on a bed mattress with specific physical dimensions, color, and material requirements; the contract covers supply of goods with a potential option clause. Sample submission and advance sample approval are required, with a guaranteed one-year warranty through the OEM service network in India. This tender emphasizes supplier capability for installed after‑sales support and timely bulk supply against approved samples. The unique element is the explicit IS 13489 (V3) compliance along with a controlled sample-based manufacturing approach.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Type of Bed Mattress and relevant physical characteristics: overall width, length, and total thickness with respective tolerances of ±15 mm and ±5 mm; mattress color family for top quilt/case; top quilting/mattress case material; cushioning/core material used in the mattress.
• Standard compliance: mattress must conform to IS 13489 (V3) requirements; OEM is expected to provide IS 13489 (V3) certification or equivalent documentation.
• Delivery/ Sampling: advance sample approval required within 5 days of award; if approved, supply must adhere to approved sample specifications; any delay in approval may adjust delivery schedule without LD.
• Warranty & Service: 1 year warranty from final acceptance or post-installation; OEM must provide after‑sales network in India with service centers near consignee locations.
• Scope & Conditions: bid price must include all costs; supplier must meet OEM support, installation, commissioning (if scope includes), and training requirements as per buyer terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract and currency; extended delivery calculations apply with specified minima.
• Warranty: 1 year OEM warranty; certificates to be submitted at delivery; manufacturer must maintain service network in India.
• OEM/Imported Product: if imported, OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered Indian office for after‑sales support.
• Samples: advance sample approval required; submission within 5 days of contract award; non-conforming samples trigger modifications or rejection per buyer's framework.