Indian Army procurement Barmer Rajasthan Goods Supply Tender 2026 IS 550 compliant or unspecified, 25% option, advance sample 5 days 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the supply of defined goods to Barmer, Rajasthan 344001. The scope is limited to the supply of Goods across five BOQ items, with quantities unspecified. The tender emphasizes option-based quantity adjustments up to 25%, at contracted rates, and a flexible delivery timeline tied to the original delivery period. A key differentiator is the requirement for advance sample approvals and a pre-bulk manufacturing validation process. The procurement location, organization, and the emphasis on sample-based validation help bidders tailor manufacturing and logistics precisely to the buyer’s quality framework. This tender’s unique aspect lies in the combination of an option clause, advance sample approvals, and a TEC-qualified pre-supply condition, all within a military supply context.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications are published; the tender outlines the following actionable requirements:
• Scope: Only supply of Goods (as per BOQ items, though item details are not provided in the data)
• BOQ: 5 items listed, with all quantities/units marked as not specified
• Option Clause: Allowance to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates
• Delivery Timing: Delivery period linked to the last date of the original delivery order; extended timing calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
• Sample Approval: Submit 5 samples within 5 days of award for buyer approval; any delay may reset delivery period without LD; non-conforming samples may trigger fresh samples or contract termination
• Scope-of-supply clause: All costs included in bid price; bulk supply contingent on approved samples
• TEC Qualification: Bidders qualified in TEC must provide samples before opening of financials; this is a non-price gate

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; bidders must align with standard tender security practices (documented in T&C)
• Delivery Terms: Delivery schedule tied to original delivery order; extension governed by option clause with minimum 30 days
• Sample Conditions: 5 advance samples required within 5 days of contract award; approval or modification list provided by Buyer within 5 days; bulk supply to follow after approval
• Quality & Compliance: Bulk supply must conform to approved sample; deviations may lead to fresh samples or termination
• Payment Terms: Not explicit in data; payments respond to contract terms post-approval and delivery
• Documents Required: TEC qualification documents, advance sample submission records, supplier capability proofs, and standard bid documents per T&C