Indian Army Procurement: A3 7330-000218 Flask Thermos and Related Items Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, proposes a multi-item procurement covering lightweight consumables and equipment such as Flask Thermos 0.5 LTRS with plastic cap, masks (DUS), sealing wax, container parts, burner casings, cookers, joints and related hardware. The listed items include part codes (e.g., GDE 1, H1 B 9160, J2 series) and conjoined categories like pressure cookers, COBL burner components, oil cans, and cooking plates. Estimated value and delivery schedule are not disclosed, and the location field is not specified in the tender data. A unique feature is the broad item spectrum, which suggests a consolidated supply contract rather than a single SKU. The tender emphasizes security and compliance through NDA and supplier background checks, aligning with military procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications or performance data are provided beyond item nomenclature and part codes.
• The BOQ lists 18 items, with multiple categories spanning food service equipment, storage and hardware components, and metal fittings (e.g., pressure cookers, can screws, burner chokes, transport containers).
• Absence of concrete standards (IS/ISO), capacities, tolerances, or material specs; bidders should prepare to interpret item codes and confirm compatibility with Army standards upon inquiry.
• Documentation focus includes vendor code creation, PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and NDA; there is a mandatory non-disclosure clause and an option clause for quantity variation up to 50%, with corresponding delivery timing rules.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bidder must maintain financial health (no liquidation or bankruptcy) and upload an undertaking.
• Required documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (bank-certified).
• NDA to be submitted on the bidder’s letterhead; breach triggers legal action.
• Option Clause allows ±50% quantity change at contract award and during currency, with delivery-time recalculation; minimum extension 30 days if applicable.
• Termination rights exist for non-compliance, delivery failure, bankruptcy, or misrepresentation; payment terms and specific EMD details are not disclosed in the data.