Indian Army Digital UHF Hand-Held Radio Sets Tender Chamba Himachal Pradesh 2026 IS ISO 9001

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for Digital UHF Hand-Held Radio Sets in CHAMBA, HIMACHAL PRADESH (PIN 176207). Estimated value is ₹1,800,375.00 with an EMD of ₹54,000.00. The category focuses on general and transmitter/receiver performance, including minimum channel count, average battery duty cycle, audio distortion, and rated receiver audio distortion. The scope emphasizes compliant radio units meeting MHA QR (V2) specifications and a requirement for formal MSME/UDYAM registration where applicable. The procurement stresses the bid as a supply contract with potential quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract award, at contracted rates, and a delivery timeline that begins from the last date of the original delivery order. Unique terms require trademark certification, trade compliance, and a 24-month-old MSME/UDYAM entity as a baseline eligibility check.

• Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs
• Location: CHAMBA, HIMACHAL PRADESH (176207)
• Product category: Digital UHF Hand-Held Radio Sets as per MHA QR (V2) (Q2)
• Estimated value: ₹1,800,375.00; EMD: ₹54,000.00
• Key differentiator: option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation; ISO 9001 certification emphasis; trademark and MSME/UDYAM prerequisites
• Unique aspects: ATC clauses, non-Chinese declaration, and signed bid documents mandatory

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Minimum number of channels: specified in BOQ as part of general category; higher channel counts are excluded for evaluation
• Minimum average battery duty cycle: (5/5/90) hours; ensures long operation in field
• Audio distortion (transmitter): must stay within specified upper limit; precise percentage provided in tender data
• Rated audio distortion (receiver): must meet the negotiated threshold; ensures clear reception
• Standards & certifications: bidders must hold ISO 9001; if applicable, MSME/UDYAM registration with 24+ months history; trademark certificate required for related items
• Delivery & supply: clauses allow a 25% variation in quantity at contract finalization and during currency; delivery period linked to last delivery order date; minimum 30 days extended timelines if required
• Compliance notes: non-Chinese manufactured items certification; full bid documents to be signed and stamped; IT returns for last three years and turnover data required; trading accounts not acceptable for turnover
• Performance context: supply must align with MHA QR (V2) standards; bidders to present IT returns and financials for the last three years

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹54,000; payable as per tender guidelines
• Experience & turnover: minimum project execution value equal to 50% of bid estimated value; last three years’ turnover evidenced via ITR; trading accounts not considered
• MSME/UDYAM: registration required; 24+ months old; online submission of MSME/Startup/SHG exemptions where applicable
• Documentation: signed and stamped bid documents; non-disclosure undertaking; vendor/verifiable address for transport operations; non-blacklisting declaration
• Brand & compliance: trademark certificate; declaration of non-Chinese manufactured items; OEM/authorizations where required; ISO 9001 compliance
• Delivery terms: option clause enables quantity adjustment up to 25%; delivery duration calculations include a minimum 30 days
• Other: bidders must provide IT returns of the last three years; GST and PAN details; service and contact information for contracts