Indian Army LED Lighting Tender 2026 for ISI/BIS Compliant Luminaries & XLPE Cables in India

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for multiple LED lighting and electrical products, including LED luminaires conforming to IS 10322, LED tubes, LED floodlights, LED garden lights, MCCBs/MCBs per IS/IEC 60947/60898, ISI marked cables IS 694, and domestic sockets/switches (ISI marks). The bid scope emphasizes BIS Scheme II (Q2/Q3) with an EMD of ₹140,000 and ISO 9001 certification requirement for bidders or OEMs. The procurement targets BIS/ISI-compliant, ISI-marked products with BIS marking verification and advance sample provisions. The contract allows quantity variation up to 25% and includes post-receipt inspection and pre-dispatch considerations. Location details are implied by Army procurement norms within India. The bid emphasizes supply of electrical goods rather than installation services, with a focus on standard-compliant, tested lighting and electrical components.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: LED Luminaire (IS 10322 parts 2/5/5/ under BIS Scheme II), LED Batten Light (LED Tube Light), XLPE Cable up to 1.1 kV (IS 7098 Part 1), MCCB (IS/IEC 60947 Part 2), MCB (IS/IEC 60898 Part 1), Self-Ballasted LED Lamps (IS 16102 Part 2), PVC Insulated Copper Cable (IS 694), Piano Type Sockets/Switches (ISI 1293/IS 3854), Bells & Accessories (IS 2268), Garden Lights.
• Key performance metrics include: System Wattage, LED Luminaire System Efficacy (lumens per watt), Ingress Protection (IP) and IK ratings, Minimum Internal Surge Protection (kV), LED Colour Temperature (2700–6500 K), and Warranty (minimum standard). Additional data points cover cable construction (XLPE insulation color, inner sheath), conductor material, and armouring specifics. The BID requires BIS/ISI compliance across items, with advance samples and supplier warranties.
• Documentation demands ISO 9001:2015 certification for bidder or OEM, BIS marking verification, and adherence to the listed IS standards in the tender terms. The scope explicitly is supply-only with potential scope expansion up to 25% during performance, based on option clauses.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹140,000 via Demand Draft or online as per GeM terms; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end date.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection optional per ATC; NA for pre-dispatch.
• Turnover/Experience: ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM; minimum average turnover requirements not fully specified in the data; supplier must demonstrate relevant electrical product experience.
• Delivery & Payment: Supply-only scope; option to increase quantity by up to 25%; delivery timelines governed by option clause; payment terms align with standard GeM terms, with security deposits via permissible formats.
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD proof, technical compliance, OEM authorizations; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• Advance Sample & Warranty: Advance samples to be provided for buyer approval; minimum warranty as per product standard; BIS/ISI conformity required for all items.