India Optel Limited Defence Production Tender for Outsourcing of Stranding Operation 49832 km for JWD-1 Conductor Manufacturing 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: India Optel Limited, under the Department of Defence Production, invites bids for outsourcing of stranding operation for manufacturing conductor (JWD-1) covering 49,832 km as per attached scope of work. Estimated value is ₹4,342,296 with an EMD of ₹130,269. The contract quantity and terms can be adjusted by up to ±25% per the Buyer Added terms. Location details are aligned with related OFCd scope and nearby operational cities for coordination. This tender uses GeM with OFBPM 2018 governance and monitoring annex. Unique requirement: frequent site visits and strict adherence to OFCd/JWD scope.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Outsourcing of stranding/cable manufacturing operations as per OFCd scope for JWD-1 conductor; total of 49,832 km quoted as lump-sum price.
• Payment Terms: As per OFCd scope with monitoring annex; exact schedule not provided in data; bid must reflect lump-sum consideration.
• Validation/Compliance: Must comply with GeM terms and OFBPM 2018; adherence to monitoring instruction annex-M; submission of signed scope and requisite documents on GeM portal.
• Experience & Location: Firms with prior supply execution in central/state govt or PSUs; startup/MSE turnover waived; proximity requirement to Tricity cities for coordination (Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula) and GST registration in these cities.
• Risk & Changes: Higher-level clause allows quantity/duration changes up to 25% at issue time and post-issue up to 25% with acceptance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹130,269 (amount specified) and eligible bid requires this deposit.
• Turnover/Experience: Average turnover ≥ ₹13 Lakh over last 3 years; 3+ years experience in similar outsourcing of cable manufacturing operations; CA-certified turnover proof.
• Exemptions: Start-ups/MSEs may have turnover/experience criteria waived; UDYAM/MSME certificate allowed for exemption.
• Geographical/GST: Local GST certificate required for cities near CHD/Mohali/Panchkula; GST registration proof must be uploaded.
• Documentation: Compliance with OFCd/No. OFCD/WD/Stranding M/c/JWD scope; signed copies of scope and all requisite documents uploaded on GeM.
• Penalties: Non-performance may lead to order amendment or cancellation with penalties per OFBPM-2018.