Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Earth Moving Equipment & Cranes Hiring Tender 2026 Rajasthan Year 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is inviting bids for hourly hiring of Earth Moving Equipment, Cranes, and related machinery (per hour basis) to meet buyer requirements. The estimated contract value is ₹172,800.00. Location is unspecified; the procurement scope emphasizes equipment availability and fleet readiness, including ownership prerequisites and service support. A key differentiator is the 50% flexibility clause on quantity or duration at contract issue, with potential expansion up to 50% thereafter. The opportunity requires bidders to demonstrate financial standing and dedicated local service presence. Unique terms include mandatory fleet ownership criteria and a toll-free support line.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No itemized technical specs are published. Available data confirms the following scope and compliance expectations:

• Category: Hiring of Earth Moving Equipment, Tractor with Shrubmaster, and Cranes (per hour basis)
• Contract flexibility: Up to 50% increase in quantity or duration at contract issue; subsequent increases capped at 50% with consent
• Service provider localization: An office must be located in the state of consignee; documentary evidence required
• Fleet ownership: Service provider must own at least 30% of bid quantity in their name (or in the name of proprietor/partner)
• Service support: Dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix required
• Past experience evidence: multiple accepted formats (contracts, invoices, execution certificates)
• Prohibition on assignment/sub-contract without prior written consent
• Non-liability for bidder’s finances; bidder must provide an undertaking of non-liquidation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details: not disclosed in available data
• Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required
• Delivery/Execution: no explicit delivery timeline published beyond per-hour basis; flexibility clause governs scope changes
• Ownership and subcontracting: 30% fleet ownership requirement; no unconsented subcontracting
• Documentation: upload of required certificates and documents as per bid document/ATC
• Penalties/liability: joint liability with assignee/sub-contractor remains; standard escalation and service commitments apply
• Compliance: bid must include dedicated service support and escalation contacts; non-submission leads to rejection