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Indian Army LED Lighting and XLPE Cable Tender 2025 for Military Infrastructure, IS/IEC Compliance

Posted

25 Oct 2025, 10:52 am

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Location

JALANDHAR , PUNJAB

Progress

Issue25 Oct 2025, 10:52 am
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Quantity

1597

Category

LED Batten

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 15

COPPER WIRE XLPE CABLE CONDUCTOR ELECTROMECHANICAL MACHINERY ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS TRANSITION METALS CIRCUIT BREAKERS MCCB FAN CABLE COPPER CABLE FIRE BREATHING APPARATUS LED LIGHT SUBSTATION SWITCH GEAR

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs is inviting bids for multiple electrical products including LED Batten lighting, XLPE cable up to 1.1 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 1), LED Luminaire for Road and Street Lights conforming to IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 3), LED Luminaire for Floodlight per IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 5), and other accessories such as piano-type non-modular domestic fan regulators per IS 11037, MCCBs per IS/IEC 60947, MCB per IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1), LED bulkhead lights, electric bells and accessories per IS 2268, and PVC insulated copper cables per IS 694. The scope is supply-only with option clauses allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution. The tender specifies compliance with multiple standards, safety, and performance criteria, targeting suppliers capable of meeting government procurement expectations. The process includes formal submission of PAN, GST, and EFT mandate documents as part of bidder eligibility, with a focus on OEM turnover and prior government supply experience. Location is India; year 2025 is implied.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • LED Batten: nominal wattage, length in mm, minimum lamp efficacy, and free replacement warranty years.
  • XLPE cables: conformity to IS 7098, nominal conductor cross-section (sq mm), number of cores, inner sheath, armour type, and material, plus test reports and BIS/ISI marking expectations.
  • LED luminaires: system wattage (Watts), luminous efficacy (lm/W), input voltage range and frequency, electronic control gear count, and provision of luminaire connecting wire.
  • Cable standards: mine applicability, low-temperature performance, and fire performance classification.
  • Certifications: optional test reports, BIS/ISI markings, ISI marked product confirmation, and IS/IEC compliance where applicable.
  • Other: housing material, cable inner sheath, armor material, and delivery scope.
  • Warranty: explicit free replacement warranty period for LED products and lighting fixtures.
  • General: 3-year eligibility considerations for OEM turnover and government project experience; 25% quantity option during contract, with calculated delivery extension.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Bidder documents: PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate.
  • Experience criteria: 3 years of manufacturing/supply of similar category products to government entities; primary product in combined bids must meet the criterion.
  • Turnover criteria: minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as specified in the bid document (OEM turnover also required).
  • Scope of supply: supply of goods only; no installation services included in bid price.
  • Delivery & option clause: quantity may vary up to 25% during contract; delivery period adjustments based on formula with a minimum of 30 days.
  • Warranty & testing: mandatory free replacement warranty and availability of optional test reports; ISI/BIS conformity expected where applicable.
  • The buyer reserves rights for quantity variations and delivery extensions as per standard tender terms.

Key Specifications

  • LED Batten: nominal wattage, length in mm, minimum lumen efficacy

  • XLPE cable: IS 7098 conformance, nominal conductor area (sq mm), number of cores, inner sheath, armor type

  • Luminaires: LED rating (W), system lumens, lm/W efficacy, input voltage range, frequency, number of electronic control gears

  • Cable standards: mine suitability, low-temperature performance, fire resistance category

  • Certifications: BIS/ISI marking, optional test reports availability

  • Conductor material and insulation details, outer sheath and armor specifics

  • Warranty: free replacement period for LED luminaires and cables

  • Documentation: test reports, ISI/BIS conformity, vendor and OEM authorizations

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation during contract at contracted rates

  • Bid documents must include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate

  • 3-year government supply experience required; 3-year turnover evidence for bidder and OEM

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in available data; standard government terms apply per T&C.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period adjustments allowed with quantity variation up to 25%; minimum delivery window 30 days.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in provided data; penalties to be as per Buyer Added Terms.

Bidder Eligibility

  • 3 years of regular supply/manufacture of similar products to government bodies

  • Minimum average turnover over the last 3 years as per bid document

  • OEM turnover requirements for offered products

Technical Specifications 27 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
GENERIC LED Batten Rating (in Watts) 20.0
GENERIC Length of LED Batten (Nominal) (in mm) 1150.0
GENERIC Lamp Efficacy (Lumen / Watt), Minimum 100, 110 Or higher
GENERIC Warranty for free replacement (in Years) 1, 2, 3 Or higher
CONSTRUCTIONAL Housing Material Polycarbonate

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card

2

GSTIN

3

Cancelled Cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by Bank

5

Experience certificates for government/SPSU supply (3 years) showing quantities

6

Audited financial statements or CA certificate indicating turnover for last 3 years

7

OEM authorization/credentials for offered products

8

Technical bid compliance certificates and IS/IEC conformity statements

9

Any BIS/ISI or IS 7098/10322 compliance test reports

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for LED lighting tender in Indian Army 2025

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate alongside technical and financial bids. Ensure 3-year government supply experience, IS/IEC conformity, and OEM authorizations for offered LED battens, luminaires, and cables. Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation with minimum 30 days extension.

What documents are required for Army LED cable tender in 2025

Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, experience certificates of government supply for 3 years, audited turnover certificates, OEM authorization, and ISI/BIS conformity test reports for XLPE cables and LED products.

What are the technical standards for XLPE cable tender in Army

Cables must conform to IS 7098 Part 1, with nominal conductor cross-section, number of cores, inner sheath, armor type, and BIS/ISI test reports. Cables should be suitable for mine use and low-temperature operation as specified in the standards list.

What is the delivery extension policy for Army procurement

Delivery can be stretched using the option clause up to 25% of contracted quantity. Extended time is calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days.

What warranty is required for Army LED luminaires

Tenders require a warranty for free replacement of LED luminaires and related hardware. Ensure compliance with IS/IEC standards and provide test reports or certificates to verify warranty terms.

What are the OEM turnover requirements for Army bids

Both bidder and OEM must demonstrate minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as per bid document, supported by audited statements or CA certificates, to qualify for the procurement.

How to verify ISI/BIS conformity for Army electrical goods

Submit ISI/BIS conformity certificates or test reports for the offered LED batten, luminaires, and XLPE cables. Provide OEM authorizations and ensure product markings meet mandated standards for government contracts.

What is the scope of supply in this Army tender

Scope is supply of goods only (no installation). The bid price must encompass all cost components, including accessories like luminaire connecting wires and any required control gears.