Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Tender for Military Stores/Components Procurement 2026 in India with EMD ₹177,778 and Advance Sample Approval

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for procurement of specified military stores as indicated by the category codes in the tender. The bid requires an EMD of ₹177,778 and includes strict pre/post inspection and approval milestones. The contract contemplates advance sample approval before bulk production, with a five-day window to submit the sample and a five-day period for Buyer's response. Detailed design drawings must also be approved within five days of award, with potential delivery timeline adjustments if approvals are delayed. The actual delivery location is the designated COMDT address, and the contract may require installation/commissioning if within scope. The BOQ lists five items, though individual quantities are not disclosed, signaling a multi-line, multi-item procurement framework. The tender emphasizes adherence to civil-military procurement norms, with a focus on conformity to approved samples and drawings prior to bulk manufacturing. The opportunity is relevant for suppliers capable of meeting stringent inspection, drawing, and sample approval processes and delivering to a centralized military facility.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Advance sample approval required before bulk manufacturing; submit 1 sample within 5 days of award; buyer may approve or request modifications within 5 days.
• Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted and approved within 5 days of award; revisions provided within 5 days if required.
• Post-approval supply must be in accordance with approved sample/drawings; delays in approval extend delivery without LD.
• Inspection regime: pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises may be invoked; post-receipt inspection by the Board of Officers at consignee site.
• Delivery/Installation location: COMDT address specified in terms; scope includes installation/commissioning if covered.
• EMD amount: ₹177,778; no explicit unit rates or itemwise values disclosed.
• BOQ contains 5 items, all listed as N/A quantities; implies a framework with undefined exact quantities.
• Turnover criteria require a minimum average annual turnover over the last three years, ending 31st March (not quantified).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹177,778; ensure submission as per terms.
• Advance sample & detailed design approval: submit within 5 days; modify per buyer feedback within 5 days.
• Inspection: pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections as described.
• Delivery obligation: delivery timeline may be extended if buyer approvals are delayed, with no LD.
• Turnover requirement: bidders must meet minimum average annual turnover over the last three years (exact figure not provided).
• Delivery location: COMDT; installation/commissioning as applicable per scope.
• Samples/costs: samples for testing to be provided by the contractor free of cost if specified; bulk supply per approved sample.
• Other terms: detailed drawings and samples drive compliance; non-conforming samples may lead to contract termination or require new samples.