Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, calls for procurement in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (452001) covering Rotational Moulded Polyethylene Water Storage Tanks conforming to IS 12701 (Q3) and multiple LED lighting assemblies conforming to IS 10322 (Part 5) and related sub-clauses (Q2–Q3). Estimated value not disclosed. EMD: ₹140,243. The scope includes water storage tanks and a spectrum of LED luminaires (floodlight, garden light, batten, recessed luminaire) plus health faucet and toilet seat covers variants. The tender emphasizes ISI-marked components where applicable and advance sample sharing before supply.
Key differentiators include: government procurement through the Indian Army, adherence to multiple IS standards, advance sample approval, and OEM authorization requirements. The contract structure relies on supplier capability to deliver compliant equipment to a defense buyer in a tightly regulated environment, with quality assurance as a critical success factor.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Rotational Moulded PE Water Storage Tanks (IS 12701, Q3) and LED lighting systems (IS 10322 family, Q2–Q3).
- Tank specs: minimum net capacity up to effective height (liters); overall diameter/length/width as applicable; ISI-marked construction where specified.
- LED lighting: various ratings, wattages, LED efficacy, lens/diffuser impact resistance (IK), IP ratings per IS:10322 (Part 1):1982, wire length per lamp (ISI marked), color temperature, lumen/watt metrics, and drivers/ECG counts.
- Materials & compliance: garden light poles, ISI marking per GI/MS/CI usage, and BEE star rating for LED sources.
- Quality & testing: warranty terms for light sources; test reports from central govt/NABL/ILAC labs to prove conformance available on demand.
- Advance sample: bidder to supply advance samples for buyer approval prior to supply.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹140,243; payment terms not disclosed here, but required with bid.
- Experience: minimum 3 years of manufacturing/supplying same or similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs; annual turnover as specified for bidder and OEM (3-year average).
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization if bidding through distributors; NDA declaration; and audited turnover certificates.
- Turnover: minimum average annual financial turnover for the last 3 years; OEM turnover alignment required.
- Delivery/Payment: delivery schedules and payment terms to be as per terms in contract; failure invokes penalties as per buyer terms.
- Compliance: bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide supporting contracts for prior work.
- Advance Sample: optional minimum requirement for bid-backed orders; not applicable to direct buying.