Tender Overview
Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited invites bids for a Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) under the GCF scope of work with NABCB accreditation. Estimated contract value is ₹2,370,816 and the EMD is ₹71,125. The scope emphasizes NABCB-accredited inspection capability under ISO/IEC 17020 and Type A inspection body preference. Location details are not disclosed; procurement targets defence production quality control. A mandatory format suite includes supplier information, declarations, and financial capability. The tender emphasizes IP address matching for bid integrity and requires experience in quality control with a minimum of 2 years. The Buyer’s ATC clauses enforce quantity/duration adjustment up to ±25% and enforce documentation and accreditation checks for eligibility.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- NABCB accreditation certificate and scope with valid expiry date must be provided.
- ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A) compliance demonstrated via current accreditation documentation.
- Evidence of periodic renewal and NABCB norms compliance.
- Minimum 2 years quality control experience; startups/MSEs may be restricted from relaxed criteria.
- Annexure-A formats (Format-I to III) to be submitted with firm seal and signature; include evidence of financial capability.
- IP address matching prevention of bid manipulation; ensure platform security and unique bids.
- No BOQ items specified; scope is inspection services rather than material supply.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹71,125; payment terms to be clarified in the contract.
- Contract quantity/duration may vary up to ±25% at issue and post-issuance.
- Bidders must upload all certificates/documents as per bid document, ATC, Corrigendum.
- One Bid per Bidder clause is stated; however, details require Format-I submission with seal.
- NABCB accreditation validity, scope, and expiry must be current; forged documents lead to disqualification.
- Annexure formats must be attached; non-submission may cause rejection.