Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, solicits bids for a broad range of repair and replacement components including SP Valve Repair Kit, Relay Valve Repair Kit, LRV winch gear, oil seals, engine parts, filters, clutches, sensors, relays, belts, hoses and related items. The BOQ lists 67 items with unspecified quantities and values, reflecting a diverse maintenance procurement. A notable feature is the option clause allowing quantity fluctuations up to 25% at contracted rates, with delivery timelines linked to the original order and extended delivery periods. Inspection can be pre-dispatch at seller premises or post-dispatch at the consignee site, with the buyer reserving rights to inspect before payment. Unique procurement characteristics include multi-item scope and a flexible delivery framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications are provided in the tender text, but the scope covers a wide array of mechanical and electrical components used in military equipment, including SP and Relay Valve Repair Kits, oil seals, filters, ignition relays, sensors, belts, hoses, gear boxes, and related ancillary parts.
- The BOQ contains 67 items, suggesting a comprehensive, multi-line supply contract rather than a single-item procurement. Inspection arrangements include pre-dispatch sample evaluation or post-delivery inspection by the buyerโs authority or an empanelled agency, with costs potentially recoverable if non-conforming.
- The absence of detailed standards requires bidders to rely on OEM specifications, manufacturer datasheets, and industry best practices to demonstrate component compatibility and performance. Emphasis on supplier capability to deliver a broad, compatible catalog under a unified contract is implied.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- An option clause permits increasing or decreasing the order quantity by up to 25% during and after contract formation, with delivery time adjustments calculated accordingly.
- Inspection provisions include either pre-dispatch sampling or post-dispatch verification by approved authorities, with the possibility of third-party inspection to mitigate risk.
- The terms also indicate a right to inspect goods before payment or acceptance and potential recovery of inspection costs from the seller if stores do not meet contractual specifications.