Indian Army Laptop & MacBook Procurement Sri Ganganagar Rajasthan 2026 - 25% Quantity Flexibility, 1-Year Life, Advance Sample

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks laptops and MacBook devices in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan 335771, under a government procurement process. The tender carries an EMD of ₹11,799 and includes an option to adjust quantities up to 25%, both at bid and during the contract with contracted rates. A key differentiator is the advance sample mechanism: one sample must be provided within 5 days of award for buyer approval, with modifications communicated within 5 days. For imported models, the OEM must have a registered India office to provide after-sales service. The buyer also highlights residual market life, requiring products not declared end-of-life for at least 1 year. GST is bidder-responsibility with reimbursement as per actuals or the applicable rate, whichever is lower, capped to the quoted GST percentage.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Laptop and MacBook models (categories include general laptops and premium Apple devices).
• EMD: ₹11,799.
• Advance sample: Submit 1 sample within 5 days of contract award; buyer approval or modification list provided within 5 days; bulk supply aligned to approved sample.
• Imported products: OEM must have a registered Indian office for after-sales support.
• Market life clause: Offered devices must have at least 1 year residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM before that period.
• GST: Bidder responsible; reimbursement rules as stated (actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower).
• Delivery extension: Option to increase quantity up to 25% of contracted quantity during delivery; time extension formula outlined (minimum 30 days).
• Delivery period: Starts from last date of original delivery order; extended period follows the same rule.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹11,799 (tender security as per terms).
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase at contract placement and during currency.
• Advance sample: Required; 1 sample within 5 days of award; modifications list if needed within 5 days.
• Imported products: OEM must have registered Indian office for service support.
• Market life: Offer must ensure at least 1 year residual life; no end-of-life declaration before then.
• GST handling: Bidder bears GST; reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted rate, whichever is lower.
• Delivery risks: If buyer delays sample approval, delivery period may be adjusted with no LD.
• Sample cost: All samples for testing supplied by the contractor free of cost unless otherwise stated.