Indian Army Servicing & Maintenance Tender Pune Maharashtra 2025 for Diesel Forklift, Electric Hopper Tipper, 12 Ton Crane

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, Pune (Maharashtra 410301) invites bids for servicing and maintenance of multiple equipment streams: Diesel Engine Operated Automatic Fork Lift Trucks, Electric Mechanical Hopper Tippers on three-wheelers, Hydraulic Mobile Cranes with 12 Tons capacity, Hand Held Brush Cutters, and general Goods Carrying maintenance. Estimated contract value is ₹280,000, with 5 total BOQ items listed. The procurement focuses on after-sales servicing capability, with emphasis on on-site or carry-in support, and requires bidders to establish functional service centers in the consignee state if not already present. An option clause allows a ±25% quantity variation and extended delivery windows, subject to contract terms and minimum 30 days delivery adjustments. This tender emphasizes service support infrastructure and post-award compliance to ensure continued operation of critical equipment.

Key differentiators include mandatory service center availability within 30 days of award, a dedicated toll-free service line, and an escalation matrix for service support. The buyer’s ATC terms indicate flexible quantity management and clear post-award delivery planning, with emphasis on contractor readiness for rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance. This opportunity targets suppliers with existing national service footprints and the ability to scale maintenance across multiple equipment categories in a defense context.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Equipment categories covered: Diesel Engine Fork Lift Trucks, Electric Mechanical Hopper Tippers (three-wheeler), Hydraulic Mobile Crane (12 Ton), Hand Held Brush Cutter, and general Goods Carrying maintenance.
• Estimated contract value: ₹280,000.
• 5 BOQ items listed; explicit technical specs are not published in the tender data.
• Delivery framework includes “option clause” enabling up to 25% quantity variation and extended delivery time rules as described.
• Service and support requirements include functional service centers in the State of the consignee location or establishment within 30 days of award, with documentary evidence required for payment release.
• Mandatory service infrastructure: dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix for service support.
• Compliance expectations are tied to post-award service delivery for Army equipment reliability and uptime.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows quantity adjustments up to 25% at contract placement and during currency.
• Bidder must maintain financial stability; no liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking.
• Documents required at bid (Vendor Code Creation): PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate with bank certification.
• Service center requirement: establish in 30 days post-award if not present; payment tied to documentary evidence of service center.
• Dedicated service lines and escalation matrix must be provided by bidder/OEM.
• No explicit EMD amount provided in the data; bidders should verify with tender ATC for security deposit requirements.