Tender Overview
The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, is seeking snow goggles conforming to Defence specification standards for defence procurement in 2025. No explicit quantity is published; the BOQ is listed as empty. Key differentiator is mandatory adherence to Defence Specification of Snow Goggles and the ability to scale orders under the option clause. The tender emphasizes conformity to Defence guidelines and interpretation of technical specs that are defined in the Defence specification framework, rather than commercial marketing language. This procurement targets suppliers with prior defence-grade eyewear experience and certification compliance. Location context is implicit within the defence procurement ecosystem in India, with stringent conformity to military-grade standards.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Conforming to specification as the core criterion
- Availability of Defence Specification of Snow Goggles to be met in practice
- Seen and understand Defence specification of Snow Goggles to demonstrate comprehension and capability
- No BOQ items published; focus is on strict compliance to the Defence specification framework and associated documentation
- Expected vendor capability includes capability to align with defence testing, packaging, and supply chain controls as per military standards
- The tender requires bidders to demonstrate familiarity with the Defence specification lifecycle and related approvals for snow goggles used in defence contexts
- Emphasis on conformance over generic product claims, with performance and material criteria embedded in the Defence specification
Terms & Eligibility
- Option Clause allows quantity fluctuation up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during contract currency
- Delivery period calculations follow the formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
- If original period < 30 days, additional time equals the original period
- Purchaser may extend delivery time up to the original delivery period while exercising the option
- Bidder compliance with option-based delivery terms is mandatory for participation