Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks a security fence procurement solution with EMD ₹5,00,000 and a requirement to obtain Detailed Design Drawings approved within 10 days of contract award. The contractor must provide post-approval modifications, supply per approved drawings, and accommodate delivery timeline adjustments if drawing approvals are delayed. Bidder must demonstrate sound financial standing, not in liquidation, and propose only products with a minimum 5-year residual market life. GST implications are to be borne by the bidder, with reimbursement aligned to actuals or the preferred lower rate. A dedicated service center in the consignee state is mandatory, with a toll-free service line and an escalation matrix. EMD can be submitted via Banker's Cheque to SBI, Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, with hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date. An optional site visit is allowed to assess installation conditions.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit project BOQ items exist; the scope is a security fence(build) category under the Indian Army. Ensure compliance with approved drawings and modifications as communicated by the Buyer. Deliverables must align with on-site fabrication timelines and design approvals. Emphasis on non-obsolete components with at least 5 years residual life. Consider availability of service centers in each consignee location for carry-in warranty and on-site warranty where applicable. Mandatory EMD submission method, and requirement to establish a service center within 30 days if not existing at award.
- Key operational requirements include detailed design drawings submission within 10 days, approval or modification list within 10 days, and delivery period re-fixation with no LD during buyer-approved drawing delays. The bidder must provide a functional escalation matrix and dedicated service contact. The procurement emphasizes post-award fabrication adherence to approved designs and timely delivery.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹5,00,000 via Banker's Cheque to SBI, Artillery Centre, Hyderabad; hardcopy to Buyer within 5 days of bid end.
- Experience/Financials: Bidder must have solid financial standing and not be in liquidation. Upload undertaking to this effect.
- Product Life: Items must not be end-of-life within the next 5 years; ensure OEM support and supply availability.
- GST: Bidder bears GST; reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted GST rate, whichever is lower.
- Service Centers: Functional center in the state of each consignee location; establishment within 30 days if absent at award; payment contingent on documentary evidence.
- Support: Dedicated toll-free service line and escalation matrix required.
- Site Visit: Optional, at bidder’s cost, to assess installation site.