Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) – procurement of a Line Matrix Printer for on-site deployment at Ordnance Depot Avadi, Tiruvallur, Chennai-600055, Tamil Nadu. The contract scope centers on a single printer category with emphasis on core print performance metrics and on-site OEM warranty. The absence ofBOQ items implies a focused equipment purchase rather than a multi-line item award. The bid must acknowledge delivery and installation specifics at the Avadi facility and adhere to purchaser option clauses allowing quantity adjustments up to 50%, with corresponding delivery timeline mechanics. The tender emphasizes product life cycle integrity (not obsolete within 2 years residual market life) and secure bid documentation. This opportunity targets vendors with validated product sheets and OEM backing, seeking to satisfy the Army’s line matrix printing needs in Tamil Nadu.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Type of Line Matrix Printer
- Print Speed – Standard LMP (High Speed Draft Mode, Upper Case): measured in lines per minute
- Print Speed – 180 x 180 dpi (High Definition LMP): measured in inches per minute
- Print Width (Column): defined in number of columns
- On Site OEM Warranty (Years): warranty duration to be provided by OEM on site
- Product data sheet must align with offered specifications and be uploaded with bid
- Installation and commissioning, if covered, to be performed at Ordnance Depot Avadi, Trivallur, Chennai-600055
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery & Installation Location: Ordnance Depot Avadi, Trivallur, Avadi, Chennai-600055
- Bidder Financial Standing: no liquidation, no court receivership; provide undertaking
- Market Life Requirement: product must have at least 2 years residual market life and not be end-of-life per OEM
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; product data sheet; Non-disclosure certificate
- Option Clause: quantity may increase or decrease by up to 50%; delivery period adjusted accordingly
- Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day if rejected items not lifted within 48 hours; possible destruction after 30 days
- Bidder to ensure data sheet match with technical parameters; misalignment can lead to bid rejection
