Indian Army MT Spare Parts Tender Tiruvallur Tamil Nadu 2026 - EMD ₹12,720, Service Centre & Inspection Standards

Tender Overview

The opportunity originates from the INDIAN ARMY—DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS, for MT spare parts across 11 line items in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The procurement includes EMD ₹12,720 and requires bidders to have a Functional Service Centre within each consignee state if carry-in warranty applies. The contract mandates advance sample approval prior to bulk production, and post-award sample modifications if needed. Turnover criteria demand three years of audited or CA-certified turnover evidence. The BOQ lists 11 items but details are not specified, indicating a broad MT spare parts scope with strict conformity to buyer-specified sample and service standards.

• Organization: INDIAN ARMY / DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
• Location: TIRUVALLUR, TAMIL NADU
• Product Category: MT Spare parts (11 line items)
• Estimated Value: Not disclosed; EMD ₹12,720
• Key Differentiator: Mandatory advance sample approval, on-site/ carry-in warranty service centre within state, and post-acceptance inspection framework
• Unique aspects: Sample development cycle, pre-dispatch/post-receipt inspection, and turnover verification requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs listed in the tender data; however, critical process requirements exist:
• Service Centre: Must be functional in the state of every consignee location for carry-in warranty; or establish within 30 days of award. Evidence of functional service centre required for payment release.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections may be conducted by designated authorities (Board of Officers) per acceptance terms.
• Advance Sample: Submit 1 advance sample within 5 days of award; buyer approves or requests modifications within 7 days; bulk supply must conform to approved sample. If buyer delays approval, delivery period is reset without LD.
• Turnover: Bidder must show minimum average annual turnover for last three years via audited balance sheets or CA certificate; exact turnover threshold to be as specified in the bid document.
• Quality/Compliance: No explicit product standards listed; bidders should anticipate ISI/ISO-like compliance based on typical defence procurement norms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹12,720 to accompany bid.
• Service Centre Obligation: Establish or prove existing functional service centres within state; essential for payment release.
• Delivery & Samples: Advance sample testing and modifications timeline; bulk delivery aligned to approved sample; LD not applicable for buyer delays in sample approval.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections by nominated agency or Board of Officers as per ATC.
• Turnover Evidence: Provide three-year turnover through audited statements or CA certificate; date-range aligned to last completed financial year.
• Warranty/Support: On-site vs carry-in warranty determination per buyer terms; service availability in state is a critical eligibility criterion.