Indian Army Washing Machine Tender 2025 – OEM Compliance, PP-LC Policy, 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks washing machines for procurement. No explicit start/end dates or location are provided; the bid indicates an estimated value and EMD amount not disclosed. The tender emphasizes a 25% quantity option during contract placement and currency delivery periods, with delivery time calculations tied to the original period. This tender integrates Make In India considerations via the PP-LC policy and requires OEM turnover verification. The absence of BOQ items suggests a framework purchase with potential multi-brand OEM participation and local content scrutiny as a differentiator.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Washing Machine (Category: Washing Machine) under government procurement for the Indian Army.
• No technical specifications listed in the tender data; BOQ shows 0 items indicating a non-itemized or framework approach.
• Key compliance context includes: option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contract and during currency with delivery calculations based on original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Local content policy references PP-LC and Make In India; foreign bidders may show local content via statutory/auditor certificates.
• Turnover criteria apply to the OEM; documentation must include audited balance sheets or CA certificate showing last three years of turnover; if OEM is <3 years old, turnover is considered from completed years post-incorporation.
• The procurement favors OEMs with higher bid value under category-related turnover rules if a bunch bid occurs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in tender data; bidders must adhere to standard EMD submission as per terms.
• Turnover: OEM must meet minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as specified in bid document; provide certified audited balance sheets or CA certificate.
• Delivery & Options: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25%; delivery period follows the original delivery date with calculated extension as per formula; minimum extension time is 30 days.
• PP-LC Policy: Bidders with local content >20% will be treated as Local Suppliers; foreign bidders may provide local content certificates via their Indian office/subsidiary auditor certificates.