Indian Army Procurement Tender for ENGINE INSPECTION LAMP, PASSENGER STRIP, FIRE ALARM, FUEL GAUGE, AC GAS – 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a consolidated supply package including items such as ENGINE INSPECTION LAMP, PASSENGER STRIP, FIRE ALARM, FUEL GAUGE, and AC GAS under a single procurement. The scope is limited to the supply of goods, with an estimated value and quantities to be confirmed during contract award. The tender emphasizes quantity flexibility (up to 25% increase/decrease) and contract delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery period, with minimum additional time of 30 days. A key differentiator is the option clause governing post-award quantity adjustments and schedule, alongside mandatory compliance with after-sales service support requirements. Bidders should anticipate potential post-award service obligations and third-party inspection considerations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: ENGINE INSPECTION LAMP, PASSENGER STRIP, FIRE ALARM, FUEL GAUGE, AC GAS.
• Scope: Only supply of goods; no service component specified in bid price.
• OEM/Imported products: If imported, OEM or Authorized Seller must have a registered Indian office for after-sales service. Submit certificate evidencing this.
• Service & Support: Functional Service Centre(s) in the state of each consignee location; establishment within 30 days of award if not pre-existing; documentary evidence required for release of payment.
• Support channels: Dedicated toll-free service number; Escalation Matrix for service.
• Inspection: Buyer may appoint independent inspection bodies; cost of inspection may be zero percent of contract value or as per terms; pre/post-dispatch inspections possible.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser can adjust quantity by ±25% at contract placement and during contract currency, with delivery period adjustments as specified.
• Scope: Bid price to include all cost components for supply of goods; no installation or commissioning clause indicated.
• After-sales: Service centre presence in the state of consignee location; establish one within 30 days if not existing; payment contingent on submission of evidence of service capability.
• OEM/Service support: Dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix must be provided by bidder/OEM; third-party inspection option may be deployed with cost-sharing as defined by contract terms.
• Inspection: Buyer’s inspectors or appointed agency may inspect stores; third-party inspection optional depending on buyer’s requirements.