Indian Army Short Range Hand Held Radio Sets Tender Ahmednagar Maharashtra 350-351MHz 5-6 km 2026

Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, submit authorized representative details, and demonstrate on-ground compatibility with the TALK PRO LF446. Ensure submission of GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorisation, and technical bid documents as required. Commercial bid opens only for qualified participants.

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates for similar radio equipment, financial statements, EMD documents, OEM authorisation, and technical bid showing compliance with 350-351 MHz, 99 channels, and -20°C to 50°C operation. An authorization letter for bidder’s representative is needed for the pre-bid meeting.

Technical specs specify a 5-6 km open-area coverage, 350-351 MHz frequency range, 99 channels, operating temperature -20°C to 50°C, and compatibility with the existing TALK PRO LF446. Vendors must provide on-ground demonstration within one week of bid opening and submit complete technical compliance.

The pre-bid meeting is mandatory for all prospective bidders and will be scheduled as per tender documents. Attendance requires an authorised representative with a letter from the firm. Minutes and corrigendum issued will form part of the tender documents and bind all bidders.

The purchaser reserves the right to vary quantity by up to 25% of the bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at contracted rates. Additional time calculations apply with a minimum of 30 days extension when the option clause is exercised.

Delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order. If the option clause increases quantity, the additional time is ( Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity ) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. The purchaser may extend this to the original delivery period under option terms.

Only vendors who complete the on-ground demonstration at Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra within one week of technical bid opening are eligible for commercial bid opening. Non-compliance leads to disqualification; pre-bid meeting attendance remains mandatory.

Bidders must ensure complete communication compatibility with the existing TALK PRO LF446 model in service. Demonstration must validate interoperability, and the final delivery must integrate seamlessly with the current field setup.