Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, issues a tender for a broad range of automotive spare parts including clutch plates, hoses, filters, brake shoes, gaskets, suspension components, steering and related assemblies. The procurement covers 21 line items of critical automotive consumables and components intended for military vehicle maintenance. The contract contemplates a flexible quantity option of up to 25% more than the bid quantity, at contracted rates, and demands ISO 9001 certification from the bidder or the OEM. A pre-production advance sample process is required with 2 samples due within 5 days of contract award. The tender emphasizes adherence to approved sample specifications and potential non-conformity handling, with LD/termination options if deviations occur.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- The seller must provide ISO 9001 certification (Clause 4) for the bidder or OEM.
- The tender includes 21 automotive component items (e.g., clutch plates, brake shoes, filters, O rings, cyl head gaskets, ball joints, fuel and air filters, fuel pumps/motors, speedometer cables, and other line items).
- Quantity and unit details are not disclosed in the BoQ; the contract allows a 25% quantity variation during placement and currency of the contract.
- A two-sample advance approval is mandatory within 5 days of award, with modification lists provided within 5 days if required, and bulk supply aligned to approved samples.
- If approval is delayed by the buyer, the delivery period is rescheduled without LD; major deviations may trigger fresh samples or termination.
- A standard vendor code creation process requires documented PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount is not disclosed in the tender details.
- The purchaser reserves the right to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at contracted rates.
- Delivery period adjustments apply as per the option clause, with a minimum extension of 30 days to accommodate increased quantity.
- Required documentation for bid submission includes PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank.
- ISO 9001 certification is mandatory for bidders or OEMs, ensuring process quality controls.
- Bulk supply must conform to approved samples; failure to comply may lead to terminations or requirement of fresh samples.
