Indian Army Soil Investigation Services Tender Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh 2025 NABL Registration & Inspection Clauses

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a contractor for soil investigation services in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482001) with an estimated value of ₹360,000. The procurement category is a custom service bid for soil investigation, with no BOQ items published. Key commercial terms include mandatory NABL/government registration, OEM authorization where applicable, and a framework allowing buyer inspection both pre- and post-dispatch. The contract emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation through third-party inspection, and non-transferable obligations. This tender emphasizes accountability, supplier capability, and transparent procurement practices for a mission-critical civil engineering support function.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service name: Soil Investigation as per scope of work; no detailed technical spec available in the tender data.
• Estimated contract value: ₹360,000; no itemized BOQ available.
• Inspection rights: Buyer or authorized inspection agency may inspect stores; third-party inspection body can be engaged; inspection expenses initially borne by the buyer but may be recovered if stipulated.
• Compliance expectations: Upload required certificates (certificate/docs sought in bid document/ATC/Corrigendum); MA authorization for distributors; if registered, ensure NABL/government registration before bid opening.
• Delivery/installation: Not specified; inspection timing and acceptance tied to contract provisions.
• Quality/standards: No explicit standards listed; emphasis on documentation, authorization, and inspection alignment with contractual requirements.
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified within the tender text; bidders should infer post-award support requirements from inspection and contractual terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Registration/empanelment: Mandatory Government agency/NABL approval for required goods/service; register before bid opening.
• Manufacturer authorization: If bidding as distributor, provide OEM/Original Service Provider authorization with contact details.
• Assignment/Sub-contracting: Prohibited or require prior written consent; legal responsibility remains with the bidder.
• Financial standing: No explicit EMD value provided; bidders must ensure financial solvency per ATC; uploading undertaking for non-liquidation is required.
• Documentation: Upload all certificates/documents sought in the bid document/ATC/Corrigendum; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• Inspection: Pre/post-dispatch inspection rights reserved; 0% cost for inspectorate if specified; buyer bears inspection costs unless contract states otherwise.
• Compliance risk: Bidder must meet eligibility, provide NABL/Govt registration, and maintain quality through inspection against contractual requirements.