Indian Army SMA Connector Tender Q4 Darjeeling West Bengal 2025 – GeM Purchase Terms and MSE Preference

Tender Overview

The opportunity is initiated by the Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal 734001, for the procurement of an SMA connector (Q4). The estimated contract value is ₹50,000.00 with no BOQ lines currently listed. The tender uses GeM channels and includes an option clause enabling up to 25% quantity increase or decrease at contracted rates, and a delivery timeline linked to the original order with a minimum 30-day extension. EMD amount is not disclosed in the tender text. The bid may include state-level MSE reservations and online validation through the Udyam Registration portal for eligible manufacturers. This procurement requires suppliers to align with GeM-registered OEMs and adhere to online documentary evidence for eligibility. Keywords: tender in Darjeeling, SBI procurement-style risk, GeM MSE benefits.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: SMA connector (Q4) with no further technical specifications published in the tender.
• Estimated value: ₹50,000.00; no BOQ items listed.
• Delivery terms: option clause permits up to 25% change in quantity during or after contract formation; delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order. If extended, additional time is calculated as (Increase in quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Eligibility/standards: MSE reservations for State, with online Udyam validation; OEM manufacturer requirement; traders excluded from eligibility for GeM-based purchases.
• Compliance/records: online submission of documentary evidence for MSE eligibility; supplier must be GeM-validated and approved by Buyer after document review.
• Location-specific context: procurement is aligned to Indian Army needs with potential follow-on orders within the specified delivery framework.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not disclosed in tender documents.
• Quantity variation: up to 25% increase or decrease at contracted rates; extension rules apply as described in the option clause.
• MSE reservations: from the State of Bid Inviting Authority; must be manufacturer/OEM; online Udyam validation required; traders not eligible for this GeM bid.
• Purchase preference: extended to State-based MSEs with valid Udyam registration and online profile validation; eligibility subject to Buyer evaluation.
• Documentation: bidders must submit documentation proving MSE status, manufacturer identity, and online eligibility validations; GeM profile online verification is essential.
• Delivery/penalties: notional delivery timelines are defined by the original order date and potential extensions; penalties or LD clauses are not detailed in the available terms.