Indian Army Batting Gear Tender 2026 for Cricket Equipment in India – MSME, Local Vendor Preference, 4 Years Experience

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is seeking procurement of cricket equipment including bats, batting pads, keeping pads, batting gloves, keeping gloves, balls, thigh guards, helmets, kit bags, stump sets, elbow guards, and abdominal guards. The scope covers 12 items with a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% increase/decrease at contract award and during currency, governed by the option clause. Vendors must be within a 150 km radius for local preference, hold MSME registration, and demonstrate at least 4 years of experience in related supply to the Indian Army. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and product samples are required. Chinese-origin products are explicitly not accepted. The terms emphasize vendor registration, supply readiness, and conformance to specified standards. This is a structured supply contract focused on reliable sporting equipment for field and training use, with emphasis on vendor credibility and demonstrable performance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Batting gear and protective equipment, cricket balls, bags, and related accessories.
• Quantity/BOQ: 12 items listed; exact quantities not disclosed in data.
• Special terms: Option Clause permits ±25% quantity adjustment at contract, with delivery timing calculated from original/extended periods; minimum 30 days for additional time.
• Compliance: Chinese-origin products not accepted; pre-bid meeting mandatory; samples must be submitted before technical bid opening.
• Vendor prerequisites: MSME registration, enlistment as per national industry codes; local preference within 150 km; minimum 4 years Army-related experience.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, canceled cheque, EFT mandate; vendors must participate and submit required at bid.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD/ security deposits: Not specified in data; bidders must comply with standard Indian Army tender risk protections.
• Delivery: Options to adjust quantity with defined delivery periods; actual delivery schedule to be clarified at contract.
• Documentation: Mandatory PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; MSME registration proof; experience certificates.
• Pre-bid: Attendance mandatory at Army office clarification meeting; sample submission at office prior to technical bid opening.
• Compliance: No Chinese-origin products; adherence to local vendor preference rules and enlistment requirements.
• Evaluation: Preference to local vendors within 150 km; minimum 4 years Army experience; will require demonstration of capability and samples.