Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Air Bottle Components Tender 2026 – 3 Years Govt Supply Experience, MSE Preference

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a suite of air-related components including AIR BOTTLE SIM, AIR BOTTLE VALVE AND SPRING, AIR COMP OIL SEAL, AIR COMP BELT, REDUCER 14 KG, KIT REDUCER 14 KG, APR KIT, RECOILING MOTOR SEAL, FIP DELIVERY HOLDER SEAL, FLY WHEEL SEAL. The procurement appears to cover multiple items (11 BoQ entries) with a focus on genuine OEM supply and servicing. The tender emphasizes prior govt procurement experience and OEM/Reseller supply history, plus state-level MSE purchase preference if the bidder qualifies as a manufacturer-entrepreneur with online validation through Udyam. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data, but the emphasis is on demonstrated supply to Central/State Govt bodies in the past three years. Unique aspects include compliance with GeM procedures and potential make-in-India considerations. This opportunity targets suppliers with technical capability to deliver multiple air-related mechanical components to the Indian Army.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories listed include air bottle components and related seals, belts, reducers, and APR kits. No explicit technical specs are provided in the current data; bidders should anticipate OEM-grade requirements typical to air-bottle components and related seals.
• Experience criteria require the bidder or OEM to have regularly manufactured and supplied the same or similar category products to a government entity for at least 3 years prior to bid opening, with contract copies to be submitted.
• The tender references GeM-based vendor validation and provides an MSE purchase preference framework, including online Udyam verification and a price-mredicate mechanism for L-1 and near-L-1 bidders within 15% margin.
• The BoQ lists 11 items but provides no quantities; bidders should prepare for a multi-item, high-discipline supply contract with OEM/authorized dealer participation and possible bunch-bid evaluation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not disclosed in the provided data; bidders must verify EMD/ security deposit requirements during bid submission.
• Experience: minimum 3 years of government-grade supply of similar products; provide contract copies for prior years.
• Purchase Preference: MSEs from the State of Bid Inviting Authority with valid Udyam registration; OEM/manufacturer must be the bidder to claim MSE benefits; traders are excluded.
• Submission: GeM portal-based eligibility with online validation; if L-1 is not MSE, an eligible MSE bidder may get an opportunity to match L-1 price for a portion (25%) of the total quantity.
• Documentation: standard GST, PAN, financials, and OEM authorizations to be prepared; specific tender terms may require technical compliance certificates and experience proofs.