Indian Army Plywood IS 303 (V3) Q2 Tender 2026: BIS Marked, IS 303 Conformity, IS 550/Formalaldehyde Class - Rajasthan

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of Plywood for General Purposes marked to IS 303 (V3) (Q2). EMD ₹1,500 applies. Bidders must ensure BIS certification and IS 303 conformity, with compliance to surface quality tables, bond strength grades, and formaldehyde class. Delivery scope includes plywood boards with specified width (+3 mm / -1 mm) and length (+6 mm / -3 mm) tolerances. Test reports certifying conformity to IS 303 are required, and samples must be approved prior to bulk production. The procurement emphasizes on-site or carry-in warranty service and post-delivery inspection by an authorized board of officer or NABL-like agency. Unique aspects include sample approvals within 5 days of award and potential delivery period adjustments if Buyer delays sample approval. The tender is positioned for Indian Army stores and requires a robust supplier base with service centres in consignee locations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Plywood boards as per IS 303 (V3) with BIS marking preferred; surface quality per Table 1 and Table 2
• Dimensions Tolerances: Width +3 mm / -1 mm, Length +6 mm / -3 mm; Thickness as specified in tender
• Standards & Certifications: Governing Standard IS 303; BIS marking status; formaldehyde class; type of plywood per bond strength
• Test Reports: Availability of IS 303 conformity test report; sample approval prior to bulk supply
• Quality/Surface: Grade of plywood by bond strength; surface quality per stated tables; two-surface quality criteria
• Documentation: Compliance certificates and test reports to be submitted with bid; sample submission within 5 days of award
• Delivery/Inspection: Post-receipt inspection by Board of Officer; optional pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Service Center: Functional service centre in state of consignee; establishment within 30 days if not existing
• Sample Clause: Advance sample within 5 days; approval or modification list provided within 5 days; bulk supply per approved sample
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years as per bid document; audited statements or CA certificate required
• EMD: ₹1,500; payment terms and method per contract; GST and PAN mandatory
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; agent boards of officer for acceptance
• Warranty/Support: On-site or carry-in warranty terms as per buyer terms; service centre readiness required for warranty claims