Indian Army Gasket & Vehicular Antenna Elements Tender 2025 - Department of Military Affairs, India, LV1 GASKET IS 550/IS X, EMD ₹246178

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for specific spare parts including LV1 R72 GASKET 30X38, LV1 R90 GASKET 36X45X2, and a Lower Vehicular Antenna Element. The bid involves a ₹246,178 EMD and a potential quantity option of up to 25% increase during contract execution. Bidders must supply non-obsolete items with at least a 3-year residual market life and provide data sheets that match offered specifications. GST considerations are bidder-responsible. The scope includes OEM/regulatory compliance and delivery terms aligned to the option clause.

This tender requires end-user certification, and bidders must demonstrate sustained supply histories to central/state governments or PSUs for similar category products. The tender emphasizes data sheet verification, non-obsolescence, and ability to meet OEM timelines. Unique aspects include a robust option clause for quantity adjustments and a defined data-sheet verification step to prevent parameter mismatches during evaluation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items include: LV1 R72 GASKET 30X38, LV1 R90 GASKET 36X45X2, and Lower Vehicular Antenna Element variants.
• EMD: ₹246,178; payment terms aligned with contract execution (not fully specified).
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease during and after award; delivery period adjusts using the formula provided, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Data Sheet submission mandatory; OEM authorisation and End User Certificate format may apply; non-obsolescence with minimum 3 years residual market life.
• GST handling is the bidder’s responsibility; goods to be compliant with stated standards and OEM parameters.
• Experience clause requires 3 years of regular manufacture/supply to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs; primary product value governs bunch bids.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹246,178; documentary payment as per tender clause.
• Experience: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar category products to government/PSUs for the last 3 years; provide contract copies.
• Data Sheet & Documentation: submit product data sheets, GST, PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; End User Certificate in buyer format if requested.
• Obsolescence & Market Life: ensure products are not end-of-life with at least 3 years remaining market life; not allowed if OEM marks terminate.
• Bidder Standing: no liquidation, bankruptcy, or receivership; provide undertaking with bid.
• GST is the bidder’s responsibility; data sheet verification crucial for bid acceptance.