Indian Army Procurement Tender for Automotive Spare Parts (Oil Filter to Wiper Blade) - India 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is issuing a tender for a broad range of automotive spare parts and components, including OIL FILTER, AIR FILTER, AC FILTER, FILTER ELEMENT, GEAR LEVER KIT, BTY CUT OFF SWITCH, ROTARY SWITCH, COMBINATION SWITCH, INJECTOR NOZZLE, TAIL LIGHT REAR, BUSH KIT, SIDE VIEW MIRROR WITH YOKE, WIPER BLADE, and HYDRAULIC HOSE PIPE. The BOQ lists 14 items with unspecified quantities, but scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Operator Training, plus any required statutory clearances. The bidder must meet turnover criteria (last three years) and OEM turnover criteria, with the option to adjust quantity up to 50% at contract award and during currency. Key differentiator is the flexible quantity clause and lifecycle support expectations. Unique aspects include a combined supply and service scope and compliance with specified tender terms. This tender emphasizes direct procurement of multiple vehicle and electrical components for defense readiness, with emphasis on compliance and delivery discipline.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs are provided in the tender data; the scope includes: supply of listed parts, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Clause-driven requirements include: 50% quantity variation permitted at award and during execution; delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery period with adjustments; statutory clearances if required.
• Financial due diligence requires demonstration of turnover: minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years; OEM turnover criteria also applies; supporting audited statements or CA certificates to be uploaded.
• No explicit IS/ISO standards; bidders should prepare for OEM and turnover verification, with the possibility of bunch bids where OEM category relates to primary product.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: not specified in the data; bidders must refer to bid document for exact value.
• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 50% at contract placement and during currency, with delivery time recalculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of goods, plus operator training and statutory clearances if required.
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over last three years; documentary evidence via audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificate.
• OEM Turnover: Same turnover criteria for OEM as for bidders; applies to bunch bids.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank; vendor code creation documents.
• Compliance: All terms and conditions must be adhered to, with no breach of option and delivery clauses.