Indian Army Radiator Cap, Brake & Clutch Components Tender 2026 - Department of Military Affairs, IS 550/ISO Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad range of automotive components including radiators, brake systems, clutches, cam assemblies and related bearings listed across 27 items. The procurement aims to equip centralized or regional stores with components such as gaskets, caliper assemblies, timing belt covers, and bearing sets. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; however, the scope spans multiple line items with bulk procurement potential and a 25% quantity option during or after award. A key differentiator is the requirement for advance sample approval before bulk manufacturing and the possibility of extended delivery windows should samples be delayed.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• 27 items cover a wide automotive component range including driven plates, timing gears (14T), bearing sets (15 x 42 x 14.25 mm), axial roller bearings, brake boosters, grommets, water pump seals, calipers, and parking brake cables.
• No explicit technical specs are published in the tender data; however, the terms enforce supplier capability to deliver OEM-grade components to government standards and to comply with advance sample approvals within 5 days of award.
• The tender requires vendors to demonstrate prior regular manufacture and supply to Central/State Govt bodies for at least 1 year and to provide contract copies showing quantities delivered each year. The presence of an inspection regime at seller premises or at consignee site is mandated by the buyer.
• Inspection options include pre-dispatch (if ATC selects it) and post-receipt inspection by the Board of Officers. The tender contemplates a potential vendor code creation process and EFT mandate submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• An option clause allows the Purchaser to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity and contract quantity with rates kept constant.
• Bidder must submit PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• Experience criterion requires the bidder or their OEM to supply similar items to government bodies for at least 1 year prior to bid opening, with relevant contracts to be attached.
• Advance sample approval is mandatory: supply one sample within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 5 days; delays in approval reset delivery timelines without LD.