Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for the procurement of all types of Matrix Exchange Cards in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir 193101. The bid includes a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation during both initial and currency periods, with prices at contracted rates. The contract contemplates a potential post-award quantity adjustment and delivery timeline tied to the original delivery period, subject to a minimum of 30 days. GST considerations are bidder-driven, with reimbursement as applicable. MSEs may receive purchase preference per policy, with a price-match option within defined margins. The scope emphasizes timely service and warranty support, requiring dedicated technical personnel for service requests during the warranty period. The procurement prioritizes compliant suppliers capable of meeting delivery and service SLAs in a defence context.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit product specifications are listed in the tender data; however, the BOQ contains zero items, indicating either a placeholder or a very limited scope focused on matrix exchange cards.
- Key terms include: option clause for quantity variation (up to 25%), delivery period mechanics, and extension rules.
- GST considerations are bidder-driven and reimbursed per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower.
- The tender stresses MSE purchase preference if the bidder is the manufacturer of the offered product; traders are excluded.
- Warranty requires deployment of dedicated technical service personnel for timely servicing within the warranty window, aligned to service levels.
Terms & Eligibility
- EMD/financial security is not explicitly stated in the data provided; bidders must ensure readiness to comply with standard defence procurement practices.
- The purchaser reserves the right to modify quantity up to 25% during contract placement and within currency period.
- Bidders must declare financial standing (no liquidation or bankruptcy) via an undertaking within the bid.
- GST compliance is bidder-responsible; reimbursement follows actuals or lower of quoted GST percentage.
- MSE preference applies for manufacturers; bidders must provide documentary evidence to claim benefits.
- Warranty/service commitment requires dedicated engineers for timely service requests during the warranty period.
