Tender Overview
Indian Coast Guard invites bids for the Night Vision Goggles procurement under the Department of Defence. The scope is strictly supply of goods with no installation. The climate of bidding includes an optional quantity adjustment up to 25% and an extended delivery timeline at contracted rates. Bidder must demonstrate ISO 9001 certification and maintain credible turnover, supported by audited statements. The procurement emphasizes a mandatory pre-bid meeting, warranty of 1 year from delivery, and strict documentation for financials and GST. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting high reliability, quality management, and traceability standards in a security-sensitive purchase.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Night Vision Goggles (procurement of vision enhancement gear for defence use)
- Scope: Supply of Goods only; no services or installation
- Standards & certifications: ISO 9001 certification required from bidder or OEM
- Financial evidence: Minimum three-year turnover demonstrated via audited Balance Sheets or CA certificate; turn-over evidence to be uploaded
- Pre-bid: Mandatory attendance to understand scope; non-attendance leads to disqualification
- Warranty: Minimum 1 year warranty from date of supply
- Documentation to submit: IT Returns, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, GST Returns for last 3 months
- Delivery terms: Option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery period aligns with original delivery window with extension rules
- EMD/Security: Not explicitly stated in data; bidders should prepare as per standard GEM terms
- Bid pricing: Bid price encompasses all components; scope is limited to the supply of goods
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Pre-bid meeting is mandatory
- ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM
- Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover over last 3 financial years; documentary evidence required
- Document submissions: IT Returns, Balance Sheet, P&L, GST Returns for last 3 months
- Warranty: At least 1 year from supply date
- Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease during/after issuance of order
- Payment terms: Not explicitly defined here; bidders should reference standard GEM terms and contract clauses
- Delivery: Delivery timelines to be in line with original delivery period; extended period calculations apply
- Product compliance: ISO 9001 certified products or OEMs only; proof to be provided
- Eligibility: Demonstrated experience in supplying defence-grade optical equipment is implied by the requirement for ISO 9001 and turnover data