Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Nilgiris Tamil Nadu procurement: IS 550 compliant equipment and office furnishings 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites procurement for five diverse items in NILGIRIS, TAMIL NADU (641113): News Paper Reading Stand, Paper cum CD Shredder, Table Cloths 6x5 Green Blazer, Room Heater or Blower, and an Inverter with 205AH Battery. The scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) with potential quantity variations up to 25% at contracted rates. Bidders must account for GST implications as advised, and deliver within extended timelines if option quantities are exercised. The BOQ lists five items with unspecified quantities, signaling a broad, mixed-commodity requirement and a strong emphasis on compliant delivery and after-sales considerations.

This tender emphasizes flexibility in order quantities, a standard delivery framework linked to the last delivery order date, and a need for documentation to establish vendor eligibility and financial credibility. The combination of security-focused items and routine office equipment suggests a blended supply contract with possible OEM involvement and mandatory financial turnover validation.

Key differentiators include the option-based delivery extension, GST handling at actual rates, and mandatory vendor-code creation documentation. The procurement’s unique mix of office furnishings, electrical equipment, and security-related accessories under a single contract highlights a multi-category supply challenge for bidders operating across diverse product lines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items: News Paper Reading Stand; Paper cum CD Shredder; Table Cloths 6x5 Green Blazer; Room Heater or Blower; Inverter with 205AH Battery
• Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC)
• Delivery: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%; extended delivery period rules apply
• GST: Bidder bears GST implications; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate (whichever lower)
• Documentation: PAN Card; GSTIN; Cancelled Cheque; EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Financials: Minimum average annual turnover criteria for bidder and OEM as per bid document
• Category context: Government procurement in Tamil Nadu; NILGIRIS location
• Standards: References to IS/ISO requirements are implied but not specified
• OEM considerations: Turnover criteria for OEMs; certified financial statements required
• Delivery timeframe: Based on last delivery order date; extended time formula provided
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; standard LD/penalties may apply upon breach

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not explicitly stated;GST and payment terms to be clarified
• Price scope: Bid price to include all costs for SITC
• Payment terms: Not specified; GST handling noted
• Vendor documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover required for bidder and OEM (three-year period)
• Option clause: Up to 25% quantity variation during contract
• Delivery: Delivery schedule tied to original and extended delivery periods
• OEM turnover: Separate turnover criteria for OEMs
• Compliance: Must meet terms of Buyer Added Terms and Conditions
• Location: Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu; procurement locality emphasized
• Warranties/Support: Not specified; standard procurement clauses implied