Indian Army Rappelling/Slithering Gloves Tender 2026 Defence Equipment Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Rappelling/Slithering Gloves (Defence) under the Q3 category. Bidders must demonstrate three years of regular manufacturing/supply of same or similar products to central or state government bodies. The process requires OEM authorization where applicable, and mandatory non-disclosure declarations. The bid allows quantity variation up to 50% at contract award and extended delivery time calculations, with delivery benchmarks linked to original timelines. End User Certificate provisions apply when requested by the buyer, and GST-related invoicing must be completed on the GeM portal. This procurement emphasizes compliance with security and defence standards and requires verification through prior contracts and vendor codes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Rappelling/Slithering Gloves (Defence). Category indicates a defence-graded glove set designed for rope work and vertical movement.
• Documentation: Experience evidence of at least 3 years in supplying similar items to central/state govt bodies; copies of relevant contracts must be submitted.
• Authorization: Manufacturer Authorization from OEM when bidding via authorized distributors; provide full OEM details.
• Certifications & Standards: Include any applicable test reports on demand; ensure compliance with buyer-specified standards and provide test documentation if claimed available.
• Invoicing: When generating invoices on GeM, include a scanned copy of GST.
• ND Declaration: Upload a non-disclosure certificate on bidder letterhead.
• Delivery & Variation: Up to 50% quantity variation at purchase; extended delivery time computed as (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bidder must be financially solvent (not in liquidation or similar proceedings) and upload an undertakings to this effect.
• Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank.
• End User Certificate to be provided in Buyer’s standard format if requested.
• Experience: 3 years of regular supply/manufacture of same or similar products to government bodies; primary product value should meet the criterion in bunch bids.
• NDA: Non-disclosure declaration to be uploaded on bidder letterhead.
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 50% during or after award; delivery periods adjust accordingly with minimum 30 days.