Indian Army Battery Supplies Tender 2026 India – Lithium Sulphur & Portable Lithium-Ion Batteries ISO/IS Specifications

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the supply of battery products including Battery Non Rechargeable Lithium Sulphur and Battery Port Li-Ion 14.8V 10 Ah, with related portable battery variants. The tender specifies an EMD of ₹24,000 and scope limited to supply of goods with post-receipt inspection conducted by the Station Board of Officer. Advance samples must be submitted within 10 days of award; approval or modification list provided within 7 days. Bulk production is contingent on sample approval; delays in approvals may extend delivery without LD. Bidder must deliver per approved sample and provide free testing samples as required. This tender relies on FDR-based EMD/PSB options and mandates hardcopy delivery of EMD documents within 5 days of bid end/opening.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit itemized BOQ is published; however, two battery variants are referenced: Non-rechargeable Lithium Sulphur batteries and Portable Lithium-Ion 14.8V, 10 Ah batteries.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; no pre-dispatch inspection unless ATC indicates otherwise.
• Advance sample: 1 sample to be provided by the bidder; approval process within 7 days of submission; bulk supply tied to approved sample.
• EMD/PSB: EMD ₹24,000; can be submitted as fixed deposit receipt (FDR) payable to THE COMMANDANT 11 FOD; supporting documents must accompany bid; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end.
• Compliance: Products must align with contract specifications framework; if major deviations found, contract termination is possible.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹24,000; optional FDR-based submission acceptable; FDR name must reflect THE COMMANDANT 11 FOD; bank endorsement required.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection; no pre-dispatch inspection unless specified.
• Sample: Advance sample required within 10 days; approval or modification list provided within 7 days; bulk supply must adhere to approved sample with modifications; no LD for buyer-caused delays in sample approval.
• Delivery: Bulk delivery timeline tied to sample approval; revised delivery period if approvals delay; penalties may apply if deviation occurs.
• Documentation: Bidder must submit EMD proof, FDR, and hardcopy submission within 5 days; supplier must be prepared to supply free test samples during qualification.
• Forms of security: Performance Security (PSB) allowed; FDR-based EMD/PSB options supported per GeM/GTC guidelines.