Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Forging Items Tender MPF Facility India 2026 ISO/NABL Standards

Tender Overview

Organization: Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, under the Department of Defence Production. Procurement: FORGING items for established/registered forging sources at MPF with scope including material tests, heat treated samples, and pre-inspection/guarantee documentation. Quantity scope: bids may include up to a 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery time adjustments apply with a minimum 30-day extension rule. Estimated value and EMD: not disclosed in the tender excerpt; PBG/EMD formats are attached in ATC. Tender emphasizes compliance with nomenclature accuracy and pre-submission checks. Unique aspect: strict pre-qualification requiring in-house forging facility and detailed machinery listing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Forging items for established/registered sources; supply governed by MPF site inspection.
• Quality & testing: Material Test Certificates for physical/mechanical and chemical properties from Govt. Lab or NABL-accredited lab; 2 heat-treated test bars sized 350 mm L x 25 mm D and 150 mm L x 15 mm D required with supply.
• Documentation: Pre-Inspection report for 100% quantity; Guarantee/Warranty certificate to accompany supply.
• Inspection: CGM/MPF representative to perform on-site inspection; nomenclature accuracy is critical to avoid disqualification.
• Standards & compliance: Explicit requirement for certified testing and traceability; OEM/plant list to accompany technical bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery framework: Option clause allows ±25% quantity change; delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order with added time calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Eligibility: In-house forging capability mandatory; provide plant and machinery list with the bid; indicate outsourced activities clearly.
• Documentation & acceptance: Submission of Material Test Certificates, two heat-treated bars, Pre-Inspection report, Guarantee/Warranty; compliance with nomenclature and contractual terms is mandatory.
• Contract forms: Bank Guarantee formats (PBG, EMD, MSD) provided in ATC attachments; bidders must comply with these forms.