Indian Army Furniture Tender 2026 General Office Steel Cabinets BIS Marked IS 3313 Q2 - Department Of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Procurement: General Office furniture including steel filing cabinets (IS 3313 Q2), revolving chairs (Q2), modular/meeting/centre tables, side racks with trays, book cases, padded steel chairs, 5‑seat sofa set, tubular steel chairs, medium steel almirahs, and related table/pedestal components. EMD: ₹45,000. Location: not specified. Estimated value not disclosed. Tender focuses on steel-based office furniture with specific IS/quality expectations and a broad furniture scope. Distinguishing factors include IS 3313 conformity, comprehensive chair/table specs, and a multi-item BOM. Unique aspect: extensive catalog of office furniture items under a single tender with BIS/NABL/ILAC conformity expectations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: General requirement for type of steel filing cabinets, drawer suspension, steel sheet material, cradle strips material, lock type.
• Structural/dimensions: Overall cabinet height from finished floor to top; table top shape, width/depth tolerances, height adjustability, understructure material, cross-section of metal legs, modesty panels, and pedestal/storage options.
• Chair/table/furniture specifics: Seat upholstery material, backrest height ranges (Low: 200-400 mm; Mid: 401-700 mm; High: ≥701 mm); tilting lock, lumbar support, headrest, armrests; table top material, edge availability, shape equality for circle/square, 50 mm tolerances on width/depth; understructure details and leg thickness tolerances.
• Materials/finish: Steel sheet, cradle strips, finish specification, colour.
• Testing/Certification: BIS marked; availability of test reports from AHSP/NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab; test reports to be furnished on demand if claimed.
• Generic/Chair/Table repetition: Multiple entries reiterate chair/seat/backrest/armrest details for consistency across items.
• OEM/Brand: Any brand/OEM requirements specified within the general terms.
• These requirements ensure IS 3313 compliance and robust quality verification for procurement.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹45,000 (as per tender).
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have manufactured and supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt/PSU for at least 3 years before bid opening; provide contract copies for each year.
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover for last 3 years as per bid document; if corporate date <3 years, turnover is calculated from completed years post-incorporation.
• GST/PAN/Bank docs: Submit GST certificate, PAN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank for vendor code creation.
• Delivery/Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; delivery period extends proportionally and minimum 30 days; extended time rules apply.
• GST treatment: GST payable based on actuals or quoted rate, whichever lower, as per applicable rules.
• Documentation: Bid must include required vendor documents and technical/compliance certificates; OEM authorizations if applicable.
• Quality/Compliance: All items must comply with BIS marking and test reports on demand; non-compliance may affect evaluation.