Indian Army Epson/Printer Equipment Tender Sonitpur Assam 2026 - ISI/ISO Standards & 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for printer and related equipment across brands including Epson, Brother, HP, Canon, Kyocera, TVS for delivery in Sonitpur, Assam 784001. The tender notes an option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates and to extend delivery time proportionally, with a minimum extension of 30 days. Successful bidders must obtain detailed design drawings approved within 5 days of award, failing which drawing modifications may be required. GST handling is on bidder responsibility, with reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower). For imported products, OEM/authorized seller must have a registered Indian office for after-sales service. A minimum of 2 years residual market life is required; obsolescence at OEM end must be avoided. The BOQ lists 25 items but specifics are not provided; overall scope appears to cover multiple printer-related items under a single procurement. The project emphasizes timely delivery, post-award design alignment, and compliance with local service support requirements.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: Sonitpur, Assam 784001
• Categories: Epson, Brother, HP, Canon, Kyocera, TVS printers/equipment
• Estimated value/EMD: Not disclosed
• Key differentiator: 25% quantity flex, detailed design approval timeline, and in-country after-sales obligations

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs published in the tender data; however, critical process requirements are defined:
• Delivery clock: base period from last date of original delivery order; extension formula = (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Design approvals: Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted within 5 days of award; buyer provides approval or modification list within 5 days; delivery may be adjusted if drawings are delayed
• Product life requirement: offered items must have at least 2 years residual market life and must not be end-of-life per OEM
• GST: bidder bears GST; reimbursement capped to actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower
• Import products: must have a registered Indian office for after-sales service support; OEM authorization certificate required
• Warranty/after-sales: not specified beyond post-approval supply alignment; emphasis on service readiness
• Other: BOQ contains 25 items; no specific model numbers or standards listed in the notice

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial standing: Not specified in the data; bidders must upload undertaking confirming no liquidation or bankruptcy
• Delivery & extension: quantity can be adjusted by up to 25%; delivery time adjusts accordingly with a minimum of 30 days extension
• Product lifecycle: must not be obsolete; minimum 2 years residual market life demanded
• GST/financial: bidder responsible for GST; reimbursement as actuals or lower applicable rate
• Design approval: internal process requiring 5-day turnarounds for drawings; non-compliance may impact delivery schedule
• Import compliance: OEM/Authorized Seller must have registered India office for after-sales service; provide certificate
• Warranty/penalties: not explicitly defined; implied adherence to delivery and design terms
• Bidder eligibility: must avoid liquidation or court proceedings; provide an undertaking
• Other: no explicit quantities or itemized specs in the BOQ data; ensure alignment with buyer’s design and service requirements