The Automotive Research Association Of India MTS Controller Upgrade Cards Tender Pune 2026 - OEM Licensing & Training Standards

Tender Overview

The Automotive Research Association Of India (ARAI), under the Department of Heavy Industry, seeks cards for the upgradation of an MTS Controller. The scope includes training for 4 employees at ARAI Kothrud Pune (2 days). A data sheet must accompany bids to verify technical parameters and ensure alignment with offered products. Installation, commissioning, and testing are to be conducted by OEM or OEM-certified personnel, with Manufacturer Authorization required for distributors. A 25% quantity flex is permissible during contract formation and currency. An EFT-friendly process and GST considerations are specified. The absence of a BOQ and unspecified EMD value indicate a targeted scope with emphasis on compliance and interoperability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Cards for MTS Controller upgrade (no BOQ items present)
• Data Sheet: Mandatory for bid verification to prevent parameter mismatch
• Deployment: OEM/OEM-certified resource for installation, commissioning, testing, training
• Training: 4 employees, at ARAI Kothrud Pune, 2 days
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation required
• Authorization: OEM authorization or authorized reseller with full details
• Delivery window: Quantity may be increased up to 25% at contract rates; delivery timeline linked to original delivery period with minimum 30 days
• Invoice: Must be raised in consignee name with GSTIN of consignee
• Misc: Data sheet mismatch may lead to bid rejection; no explicit BOM or price schedule provided

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation during and after award
• Bids must include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank
• Installation/Training by OEM-certified personnel; OEM authorization required for distributors
• Data Sheet alignment with offered product is mandatory; mismatch could lead to rejection
• Training location and duration: 4 employees, 2 days, AR AI Kothrud Pune
• Invoicing to consignee with consignee GSTIN; GST handling as per actuals or applicable rates
• GST applicability not guaranteed by purchaser; bidder bears responsibility
• BOQ items: 0; no explicit EMD value disclosed; emphasis on compliance and post-award performance