Indian Army Desert Cooler Tender 2026 Department Of Military Affairs - Desert Cooler Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks to procure a DESERT COOLER under a single procurement process in 2026. The contract contemplates flexible quantity management with a 25% increase/decrease option at contracted rates. A 3-year warranty is mandated from final acceptance or after commissioning, with OEM warranty certificates required at delivery. The scope includes installation/commissioning support and a nationwide after-sales service capability in INDIA, including service centers near consignee locations. Pre-dispatch inspection is compulsory, with buyer-borne testing charges. This tender emphasizes supply reliability, post-sale support, and adherence to delivery timelines. The absence of BOQ items indicates a potential multi-sku or configuration approach, aligning with desert climate cooling requirements. The purchaser’s ability to extend delivery periods is tied to the option clause, making timing flexible yet bounded by calculated durations. Unique terms include installation/training/troubleshooting commitments and a robust after-sales framework. The tender is location-agnostic in the data provided, focusing on performance, warranty, and service infrastructure, with inspection managed by the buyer or an external agency as decided by the buyer.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: DESERT COOLER
• Warranty: 3 years from final acceptance or post-installation testing, OEM certificates required at delivery
• After-sales: Dedicated service personnel in INDIA, service centers near consignee destinations, SLA-based maintenance
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection at Seller premises / buyer’s designated site; buyer bears external inspection/testing fees
• Delivery: Option clause allows ±25% quantity change; delivery period calculated if extended, minimum 30 days; extension at buyer’s discretion
• Documentation: OEM authorization and warranty certificates to be uploaded with bid
• Standards/Compliance: Not explicitly specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard compliance for military-grade cooling equipment
• Contract tenor: Extended delivery provisions tied to option clause with contracted rates

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity Flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity
• Warranty: 3 years warranty from final acceptance or completion of installation/testing
• OEM Certification: Mandatory OEM warranty certificates at delivery; service network in INDIA required
• Pre-dispatch Inspection: Conducted by Buyer/Consignee or nominated agency; buyer bears external lab fees; seller provides in-house testing facilities free of cost
• Service Commitment: Adequate dedicated technical personnel for timely service during warranty; adhere to SLA
• Payment/Delivery Details: Not specified in data; delivery period measured from last date of original delivery order
• Documentation: Include GST/PAN/experience certificates if applicable; OEM authorizations where required
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; penalties likely per standard Government procurement terms