Indian Army Department of Military Affairs DPR & Bid Process Management Consultants Tender Siliguri 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for Hiring of Consultants specializing in Milestone/Deliverable Based Technology Consulting focused on DPR preparation, RFP development and Bid Process Management. The engagement is hybrid in scope and targets delivery against defined milestones and deliverables in 2026. The EMD is ₹25,000 and bidders should anticipate the possibility of contract quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% per the buyer's terms. The tender references submission via GeM with a DD-based EMD option and post-award performance security, with hard-copy delivery to the buyer within 15 days of award. The procurement emphasizes formal project planning, documentation and procurement lifecycle expertise in a defense/government context, with potential SOW attachments detailing ATC requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Consulting for DPR, RFP preparation and Bid Process Management for government procurement.
• Delivery model: Milestone/Deliverable based, hybrid engagement as per scope of work.
• EMD: ₹25,000; options for payment through Account Payee Demand Draft (DD) payable at SILIGURI; scanned DD proof required with bid; hard copy due within 5 days of bid end/opening, if applicable.
• Bidding flexibility: Scope/duration adjustments up to 25%; lumpsum scope may allow value adjustments with provider consent.
• Quality/ATC: ATC document uploaded; terms reference ongoing file attachments for Scope of Work.
• Performance security: DD-based security acceptable; after award, scanned DD may substitute PBG with hard copy due within 15 days.
• Location indication: Administrative processes hint at Siliguri as the payment/venue reference point; ensure alignment with local procurement rules.
• BOQ: No items listed in BOQ; procurement is consultancy-focused rather than goods.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD payment terms: ₹25,000 via DD/online; DD payable to Chief Engineer, Siliguri; bid must include scanned proof of DD.
• Performance security: Allowed to substitute PBG with DD; hard copy to be delivered within 15 days of award.
• Tender scope flexibility: 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration permitted; effective post-contract issuance with client consent for scope changes.
• Delivery timeline: Not explicitly stated; bidders should plan for deliverables tied to project milestones and ATC references.
• Documentation requirement: Include EMD DD proof, scanned DD, and subsequent hard-copy delivery; ATC/file attachments must be reviewed.
• Vendor eligibility: Experience in government procurement consulting and bid process management; hybrid engagement experience preferred; ensure compliance with defense procurement norms.
• Payment terms: Not fully specified beyond EMD; bidders should seek clarity on milestone payments and deliverable acceptance criteria once SOW is issued.