Tender Overview
Border Security Force invites bids for the Hiring of Boats - Engine Fitted Country Boat suitable for 7-10 persons, with air-conditioning, inboard propulsion and wood construction. The estimated value is ₹369,180.00. Location details are not specified in the data, but the procurement targets security operations and rescue capabilities, including lifebuoys, life jackets, rain gear, and first aid provisions. The tender emphasizes that boats must be commercially viable with at least 5 years market life remaining and avoid obsolescence, while accommodating MSE and Make-in-India preferences for eligible bidders. A unique aspect is the combination of defense logistics with vendor-local content and certification requirements, even though exact BOQ items are not provided. This tender focuses on reliable, well-maintained craft suitable for coastal or riverine operations, with a clear preference for local suppliers where applicable.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Engine Fitted Country Boat for service provision by a Service Provider.
- Capacity: 7-10 Persons; overall hull design suited to rescue/ patrol roles.
- Construction: Wood hull; inboard engine configuration.
- Comfort/gear: Air-Conditioning; essential safety and PPE items: Rescue Life Jackets, Lifebuoys, First Aid Box, Raincoat, Gum Boot.
- Standards/Compliance: No explicit technical specs published; bidders must ensure boats are not end-of-life prior to 5 years residual market life.
- Value/EMD: Estimated Value ₹369,180.00; EMD amount not disclosed.
- Delivery/Operation: Not specified; bidders should infer deployment readiness and serviceability.
- Certifications: Not specified; terms mention general compliance and Make-in-India preferences.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in data; bidders should verify on portal terms.
- Payment model: Service provider pays staff salaries first, then claims from buyer with statutory docs (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
- Buyer's preference: MSEs eligible for price matching within L1+15% for goods; service providers for services.
- Make-in-India: Class 1 local supplier content minimum 50%; OEM certificate required for local content claim; auditor verification for high-value bids (> ₹10 Crore).
- Documentation: Submit OEM authorizations and statutory compliance as part of bid.
- Delivery: No explicit schedule; verify with issuing authority.
- Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in provided data; check tender terms for LD or warranty clauses.