Indo-Tibetan Border Police Stationary VRLA Batteries Tender Leh Ladakh IS 15549 Q3 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) solicits bids for Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries conforming to IS 15549 (Q3) for deployment in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir (postal code 194101). The procurement specifies brand availability from Exide, Exide Express, or Amaron, with consignor FOB Leh (FO R-Consignee: 5th BN ITBP Choglamsar, Leh, 737101). The contract includes a two-bid process and a 2-year warranty, with optional quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after award. Time-to-deliver targets are tight, with supply timelines tied to contract terms and buy-back arrangements. The scope emphasizes battery performance and compatibility with vehicle battery boxes, underlining field deployment in high-altitude conditions. Unique clauses include buy-back of used batteries within 15 days and the obligation to replace batteries within 10 days if non-fitting in vehicle battery boxes. These terms create an agile supply chain for 5th Battalion ITBP.

• Organization: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Product/Service: Stationary VRLA Batteries conforming to IS 15549 (Q3)
• Location: Leh, Jammu & Kashmir (194101)
• Brand Requirements: Exide, Exide Express, Amaron
• Delivery/Contractual Nuance: 2-year warranty; 25% quantity option; 15-day replacement window; 15-day buy-back window
• Tender Type: Two-bid system; consignment to 5th BN ITBP Choglamsar Leh

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Stationary VRLA Batteries (Lead-Acid) conforming to IS 15549 (Q3)
• Nominal Battery Voltage: Not specified in tender data; expect standard VRLA nominal voltages (typically 12V per cell unit in packs)
• Battery Capacity at 10-h Rate [C10]: Not specified; apply to each BOQ item as per IS 15549 (Q3) compatibility
• Material of Container: Not specified; procurement requires compatibility with high-altitude use and vehicle battery boxes
• Brand/OEM: Authorized resellers or Original Manufacturers for Exide, Exide Express, or Amaron
• Standards/Compliance: IS 15549 (Q3) mandatory; ensure ISI/ISO certifications if specified by brand
• Delivery/Install: F.O.R. Consignee Location to 5th BN ITBP Choglamsar Leh, 737101; delivery timeframe tied to contract and option clauses
• Warranty/Support: Minimum 2 years warranty mandatory; post-delivery replacement within 10 days if battery incompatible with vehicle battery box

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bid Process: Two-bid system (Technical + Financial); bidder eligibility verified before bid opening
• Delivery Window: Items must be supplied within the contract terms; extended delivery time provisions apply for option quantity changes
• Warranty: Minimum 2 years warranty on batteries
• Buy-Back: Used batteries to be handed over within 15 days of new battery supply; buy-back amount deposited within 15 days post-order
• Brand Compliance: Only Exide, Exide Express, or Amaron batteries accepted
• Option Clause: Purchaser may modify quantity by up to ±25%; delivery period adjusted accordingly with minimum 30 days clause
• Penalties/Cancel: Buyer reserves right to cancel at any stage; ITBP not responsible for GEM PFMS issues; supplier compliance mandatory
• FO R & Location: Consignee: 5th BN ITBP Choglamsar Leh, Ladakh (UT) 737101
• Warranty/Service: 2-year minimum warranty; replacement obligations within 10 days for misfit; buy-back timing aligned with order