Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited 5-Axis Machining Tender for Defence Production, India 2026

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for high-precision, 5-axis machining support under defence production requirements, including flange brake upper assemblies, body components, and VMC/HMC operations. The scope emphasizes complete machining per attached drawings, with material handling and secure dispatch responsibility on the vendor. The procurement uses a flexible quantity approach, allowing up to 50% quantity variation during or after contract award at contracted rates. The EMD is referenced as ₹1, and a bank guarantee will cover MSD formats, with ATC documents guiding bidder compliance. Location is indicated as India, and the engagement centers on advanced multi-axis machining, toolholding, and programming capabilities within the supplier’s facility network close to MPF. This opportunity targets limited-tender-expertise firms validated for high-precision fabrication in defence manufacturing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Department of Defence Production)
• Product/Service: Complete machining assistance for flange brake upper to DRG. 058496A-01; complete machining for body to DRG. 175-47-027-5AXIS; fully finished cover encoder connector to DRG. Y17951A-01; VMC/HMC/Hor. boring operations for body to DRG. 1754503700
• Location: India
• EMD: ₹1
• Estimated value: Not specified in data, but scope includes multiple 5-axis components
• Delivery/Timeline: Deliveries aligned to original delivery schedule with option-driven extensions per 50% quantity rules
• ATC/Bank Guarantee: PSD MSD bank guarantees attached; bidder must provide MSD as security deposit
• 5-Axis Capability: Firm must host 5-axis CNC machines (VMC/HMC) with bed size chuck ≥ 650 mm, accuracy ≥ 10 microns, spindle power ≥ 20 kW
• Location radius: Vendor should be within approximately 400 KM of MPF (per eligibility)
• Material handling: Clear responsibilities for safeguarding during transition phases
• Tooling & Setup: Vendor must demonstrate tooling, holding/clamping, and programming arrangements
• Access: Potential site visit to MPF for setup assistance may be required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity during contract and currency
• Delivery extension formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Eligibility firms: 5-axis machining facilities within approved list (examples: PMT MACHINES LTD, SWAPNIL ENTERPRISES, KRANTI INDUSTRIES, GANDHARVA ENGINEERS PVT.LTD.)
• Documentation: Bank guarantee formats for EMD/MSD attached; mandatory ATC clauses apply
• Operational scope: Complete machining as per tender drawings; material handling and secure dispatch responsibility on the vendor
• Visit clause: Vendors may visit MPF for setup assistance if required
• Acceptance criteria: Facility must have 5-axis CNC with ≥650mm chuck, 20 kW spindle, 10 micron accuracy, and capability to manage the specified scope
• Warranty/penalties: Not detailed in data; penalties may apply per PSD/ATC formats