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Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for a bundle of bagpipe accessories and related items, including Bradleys bagpipe reed sets, bagpipe sticks, bagpipe drone reed components, regimental ribbion accents, band major sticks, shawal brooches, and plastic practice chanter reeds from Scotland. The procurement details show 8 total items with limited specification data and an explicit request to provide pre-bid samples. A key commercial clause allows the purchaser to vary quantities by up to 25% during and after contract award, with delivery timelines recalculated based on the original contract terms. The tender emphasizes adherence to the option clause and requires bidders to comply; no explicit estimated value or EMD amount is published in the data provided. This tender presents a catalog-style supply opportunity for military band equipment with a focus on standardized regimental gear. The absence of itemized quantities suggests a flexible, sample-driven evaluation approach for initial qualification and price discovery.
– Targeted location: India (national-level defence procurement)
– Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs)
– Category: Bagpipe accessories and related regimental gear
– Unique aspect: Pre-bid sampling requirement and 25% quantity variation rights
– Distinctive factor: Eye toward standardized ceremonial equipment with potential bulk delivery later
Product/service names from title: Bradleys bagpipe reed, bagpipe stick, bagpipe drone reed, bagpipe ribbion regiment, band major stick, bagpipe shawal brooch, practice chanter plastic reed Scotland
Quantities: not specified in BoQ; 8 items in total
EMD/Estimated value: not published in provided tender data
Experience: familiarity with ceremonial military band equipment preferred
Quality/Compliance: awaiting final tender guidance; pre-bid samples required
25% quantity variation rights at time of placement and during currency
Mandatory pre-bid sample submission for item qualification
Delivery period recalculated from last/original delivery date with minimum 30 days
EMD amount and payment terms to be confirmed in the formal tender notice; this data not published here
Delivery period to commence from last date of original delivery order; extended time proportional to quantity variation, minimum 30 days
Not specified in the provided data; to be detailed in the final tender documents
Experience in supplying ceremonial bagpipe gear or military band equipment
Ability to provide pre-bid samples for conformity testing
Compliant GST registration and valid PAN card
Quantity
64
Category
BRADLEYS BAGPIPER REED
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
30 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Past Performance
30 %
Experience Required
1 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
BRADLEYS BAGPIPER REED , BASS STICK , BAGPIPE DRONE REED , BAGPIPE RIBBION REGIMENT , BAND MAJAR STICK , BAGPIPE SHAWAL BROOCH , PRACTICE CHANTER PLASTIC REED SCOTLAND , SPAD
Pre-Bid Date
14-09-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
12 GARH RIF MILITARY STATION JAMNAGAR
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Jamnagar
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Jamnagar | Jamnagar | - | - | 9 | 15 | - |
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Main Document
BOQ
BOQ
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
BRADLEYS BAGPIPER REED
REED
BASS STICK
STICK
BAGPIPE DRONE REED
REEDS
BAGPIPE RIBBION REGIMENT
RIBBION
BAND MAJAR STICK
BAND MAJOR
BAGPIPE SHAWAL BROOCH
BROOCH
PRACTICE CHANTER PLASTIC REED SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND
SPAD
SPAD
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRADLEYS BAGPIPER REED | REED | 9 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 2 | BASS STICK | STICK | 2 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 3 | BAGPIPE DRONE REED | REEDS | 9 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 4 | BAGPIPE RIBBION REGIMENT | RIBBION | 9 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 5 | BAND MAJAR STICK | BAND MAJOR | 1 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 6 | BAGPIPE SHAWAL BROOCH | BROOCH | 9 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 7 | PRACTICE CHANTER PLASTIC REED SCOTLAND | SCOTLAND | 9 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 | |
| 8 | SPAD | SPAD | 16 | pieces | [email protected] | 10 |
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- GST Registration certificate
- PAN Card
- Experience certificates related to ceremonial bagpipe gear supply
- Audited financial statements for the last 2-3 years
- EMD/Security deposit documentation (as per final tender notice)
- Technical bid documents and OEM authorizations (if applicable)
- Pre-bid sample submission details and conformity certificates
- Any regulatory or defence-compliance documents required in the formal tender
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders should register on the GEM portal, submit company credentials (GST, PAN), provide experiences in ceremonial gear supply, and attach pre-bid sample conforming to regimental norms. Await clarification on EMD amount and payment terms from the final tender notice; ensure OEM authorizations when applicable.
Required submissions include GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates for ceremonial gear supply, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical bid documents, and OEM authorizations if needed. Pre-bid sample conformity certificates must accompany the bid where requested.
The provided data does not list specific standards; bidders should await the final tender notice for required certifications (e.g., ISO/IS standards or OEM quality marks) and ensure samples meet regimental specifications prior to submission.
Delivery terms indicate the period starts from the last date of the original delivery order with a minimum 30-day extension for additional quantity per the option clause; exact deadlines will be defined in the final tender document.
The purchaser may increase or decrease the order quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during the currency, with delivery time recalculated proportionally based on the original period.
Bidders must prepare and submit pre-bid samples of each item (reed, sticks, drone reed, ribbion accents, shawl brooch, practice chanter reed) for conformity checks; samples should align with regimental aesthetics and durability expectations.
The tender is issued by the Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, as part of defence procurement for ceremonial bagpipe equipment and related accessories.
Final EMD amounts and payment terms will be disclosed in the official tender notice on the GEM portal; bidders should monitor updates and respond to clarifications issued by the buyer.