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Indian Army M&L Cable Trenches Tender Bardhaman West Bengal 713101 ISI BIS Standards 2026

Bid Publish Date

25-Jul-2026, 2:28 pm

Bid End Date

04-Aug-2026, 4:00 pm

Location

BARDHAMAN , WEST BENGAL
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Quantity

860

Category

M and L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated 95 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Brand/OEM requirements: No specific brand names enforced beyond BIS ISI standards; BIS marked items preferred.
  • • Technical standards: BIS marked conformity; IS 1570-1961 for axe blade material; IS 550-related references may appear in spares.
  • • Special clauses: 25% quantity flex in order quantity with extended delivery period rules; option clauses trigger delivery time adjustments.
  • • Eligibility: 3 financial-year project experience with specified order value thresholds; satisfactory performance certificates required.
  • • Warranty/AMC: warranty terms requested for tools/equipment; ensure compliance with warranty durations mentioned in terms.
  • • Penalties: LD provisions typically tied to timely delivery and performance; exact LD rate to be in contract.
  • • Delivery/installation: trench width/depth limits, backfilling, levelling, watering, and soil handling integral to scope.
  • • Installation components: LT outdoor distribution panel (double door) supply and testing included.

Categories 71

ELECTRICAL UG CABLE EARTH AND STONE ELECTRODES ANGLE APFC PANEL BEARING HOLDERS AIR BLOWER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FLY ASH BRICKS SUPPLY STRUCTURE FABRICATION BOLTS FASTENER WASHERS POWER WIRE CABBING EQUIPMENTS NUTS AIR CYLINDERS SOLID STATE RELAY TUBE AND FITTING ARNO STARTING CONTACTOR STRAIN RELIEFS WATER LEVEL RECORDER WIRE ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY UNITS FUME HOODS STEEL FURNITURE IRON PIPE ERECTION OF STRUCTURAL THEODOLITES DISTRIBUTION PANEL HARDWARE AND FASTENERS CLAMPS CR PANEL BUILDING MATERIAL FILLING RAIN CUT STRIP BOROMATIC MACHINE LIGHTENING PROTECTION DEVICE MESH SOIL EARTH LT CABLE SNG BACKHOE TRANSITION METALS SCRIPT WRITING CABLE INSTRUMENTATION CABLE FABRICATOR PANEL BOX ELECTRICAL PANEL MILITARY VEHICLE SUBSTATION CONSULTANCY EXCAVATION PANEL CONDUCTOR CANOPY EARTH WORK BUNDI POWER BUS TERMINAL LOW TENSION PANEL ARM CHAIR METAL PRODUCTS EARTH MOVING GI PIPE HIGH TENSION PANEL ELECTRICAL BOARD MANUFACTURING SERVICES GALVANIZED IRON PIPE

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) in Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713101. Procurement scope covers M and L works for cable trenches and passing protection pipes (XLPE 95 sqmm to 120 sqmm 3.5 core), excavation, backfilling, sand cushioning, brick protection, GI pipes 50/80 mm, HDPE DWC 63 mm, horizontal boring, earth mats, and outdoor LT distribution panel supply/testing. Quantity flexibility: order quantity may vary up to 25% of bid quantity during contract, with corresponding delivery extension rules. Key differentiator: integration of multiple trenching, protection, and electrical distribution components under a single supply-installation-contract. Unique terms include option-driven quantity adjustments and performance-based continuation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Category: Cable trenches and protection works including XLPE cables, earth mats, and protection piping as per item serial descriptions.
  • Standards: BIS marked products; compliance with relevant IS/IEC strands where specified.
  • Product/Component specifics: minimum 120 sqmm 3.5 core cable readiness, 80 mm GI protective pipes, 50 mm GI protective pipes, HDPE DWC conduit, earth mat arrangement (MS plate 60 cm x 60 cm x 6 mm).
  • Performance parameters: Type of pickaxe and handle details, warranty period for tools, blade material per IS 1570-1961, blade dimensions, handle length, and rubber grip presence.
  • Delivery/Installation scope: trenching up to 1.50 m width/depth, returning filling, leveling, watering, removal of soils, and laying across the line with proper dry width and width-wise brick laying.
  • Testing & commissioning: supply, commissioning and testing of outdoor LT distribution panel (double door).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Deposit: not explicitly disclosed in the displayed terms; bidders must align with standard EMD practices for government bids.
  • Experience/Turnover: bidders must demonstrate prior execution in supply/installation/commissioning of similar Category Products in the last 3 financial years with either: one order ≥ 35% of estimated bid value, or two orders ≥ 20% each, or three orders ≥ 15% each, with Satisfactory Performance certificates.
  • Documentation: require PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; submission of certificates for compliance is mandatory.
  • Delivery terms: quantity may be increased up to 25% during contract; delivery periods extend from the last date of the original/extended order with formula-based time calculations.
  • Warranty/Penalties: warranty for tools and equipment as per standard terms; penalties or LD clauses to be as per contract if delivery or performance is not met.
  • Vendor registration: Vendor code creation requires submission of key documents listed above.

Key Specifications

  • Product category: Cable trenching and protection works with XLPE cables and associated hardware

  • Quantity indicators: potential 25% quantity variation; delivery extension rules apply

  • EMD/Estimated value: Not disclosed in the provided excerpt, bidders should prepare as per standard government norms

  • Experience: prior supply/installation of similar category products in last 3 financial years with order value thresholds

  • Quality/standards: BIS marked items; blade material per IS 1570-1961; rubber grip on handle

  • Key measurements: Minimum blade length, edge width, rise of point, nominal mass, handle length (as per specification items)

  • Materials: Blade material per IS 1570-1961; handle material and rubber grip presence

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity flexibility up to 25% with corresponding delivery time adjustments

  • Three-year experience requirement with specified order value thresholds and performance certificates

  • Mandatory submission of PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate and other compliance documents

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms follow standard government norms; no specific percentages disclosed in extract.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; option-based extensions with calculated durations.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD to be as per contract terms; exact rates to be defined in final contract.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience in supply/installation of similar category products in last 3 financial years

  • Minimum order value thresholds: 1 order ≥ 35% or 2 orders ≥ 20% each or 3 orders ≥ 15% each

  • Satisfactory performance certificates from previous buyers

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

M and L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated 95 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , All as per Item Ser No. 1 above but of size 120 Sqmm 3.5 Core. , Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr etc. , Returning Filling in including Spreading Levelling Watering etc. , Removing excavated Materials Soils not exc. 50.00 mtr etc. , M and L Sand Cushioning dry in Trenches for protection of UG Cables etc. , M and L for fly ash bricks locally available laid dry width wise across the line etc. , S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 80mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection of UG etc. , S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 50mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection etc. , S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 63 mm etc. , M and L for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 80mm Bore dia etc. , M and L for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm etc. , Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel Double door etc. , Pick Axe as per IS 273 (Q4)

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

90

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Bardhaman

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
-BardhamanBardhaman--30090-

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Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-9584916.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 13 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

M and L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated 95 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M and L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 95 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs including taking down old unserviceable cable complete all as specified and directed.

300 rm Delivery: 90 days
#2

All as per Item Ser No. 1 above but of size 120 Sqmm 3.5 Core.

All as per Item Ser No. 1 above but of size 120 Sqmm 3.5 Core.

200 rm Delivery: 90 days
#3

Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr etc.

Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr in depth, getting out in Soft / Loose Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

106 cum Delivery: 90 days
#4

Returning Filling in including Spreading Levelling Watering etc.

Returning, Filling in, including Spreading, Levelling, Watering and Well Ramming in Layers not exc. 250mm in Soft/Loose Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

57 cum Delivery: 90 days
#5

Removing excavated Materials Soils not exc. 50.00 mtr etc.

Removing excavated Materials (Soils) not exc. 50.00 mtr and depositing where directed at a level not exc. 1.50 mtr above the Starting Point in Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

49 cum Delivery: 90 days
#6

M and L Sand Cushioning dry in Trenches for protection of UG Cables etc.

M and L Sand Cushioning (dry) in Trenches for protection of UG Cables (below, above and around the UG Cable laid in Trenches) of 230mm Spread thickness and consolidated (punned) upto 180mm thickness, complete all as specified and as directed. (Note For the purpose of Payment, Punned thickness of Sand Cushioning only shall be Measured and Paid).

38 cum Delivery: 90 days
#7

M and L for fly ash bricks locally available laid dry width wise across the line etc.

M and L for fly ash bricks locally available laid dry width wise across the line of cable in trenches for protection of UG cable, complete all as specified and as directed.

5 per 1000 nos Delivery: 90 days
#8

S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 80mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection of UG etc.

S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 80mm Bore (dia) Light Grade for protection of UG Cable, laid in Floors/ Road Crossing, fixing to Pole with Mild Steel Clamps, Nuts, Bolts, etc., complete all as specified and as directed.

15 rm Delivery: 90 days
#9

S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 50mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection etc.

S and F Galvanised Iron Pipe 50mm Bore (dia) Light Grade for protection of UG Cable, laid in Floors/ Road Crossing, fixing to Pole with Mild Steel Clamps, Nuts, Bolts, etc., complete all as specified and as directed.

15 rm Delivery: 90 days
#10

S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 63 mm etc.

S and F HDPE DWC (Double Walled Corrugated) of Diameter 63 mm including disconnection and connection of cable near panel/OH for pipe fixing including joints complete all as directed.

25 rm Delivery: 90 days
#11

M and L for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 80mm Bore dia etc.

M and L for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 80mm Bore (dia), under Road /Foot Path, not exc. 10.00 mtr in a Single Length, complete all as specified and as directed. Note Pipe to be measured separately.

20 rm Delivery: 90 days
#12

M and L for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm etc.

M and L for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm as earth electrode , buried directly in ground (earth pit not less than 2.25 mtrs deep below ground level) with top edge of the plate not less than 1.5 mtrs below normal ground level, connected to galvanised iron strip 25x4mm as earthing lead by means of bolts, nuts, check nuts and washers of galvanised iron/welding or steel all as shown in electrical plate No 3 in SSR Part I of 2009 connected to earthing test point all as specified complete with excavation and earth work, PCC pit with 50mm thick RCC cover/CI /MS cover having suitable handle (10mm MS Rod) 20mm dia GI medium grade watering pipe with GI funnel with wire mesh 40mm bore GI pipe medium grade ISI marked) for protection of earth lead conductor and testing on completion complete all as specified and as directed by Engineer in Charge.

24 each set Delivery: 90 days
#13

Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel Double door etc.

Supply, commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel, Double door type, weather proof, CPRI approved, Seven tank treatment powder coated factory made LT Panel board, totally enclosed, dust and vermin proof openable from front and back side, canopy headed,Cable alley at both sides, connected with suitable size MS angle iron frame, for main distribution Panel, fabricated with CRCA sheet 3.15mm thick sheet incluing IP 54 protection, installed on concrete base made of PCC (1.3.6) type C1 using 20mm graded aggregate ,including self locking arragement including taking down old unserviceable one.

4 each Delivery: 90 days

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Standards Standards Applicable IS 273 Amended up to date
Standards BIS Marked No
Performance parameters Type of Pickaxe Pick Axe with Narrow Chisel and Point End
Performance parameters Whether Handle Provided Yes
Performance parameters Warranty in years 2
Material parameters Material of Axe Blade as per IS 1570-1961 T 55
Material parameters Material of Handle Wood
Dimensional parameters Minimum Overall Length of Blade in mm 495
Dimensional parameters Minimum Width of Chisel Edge in mm 35
Dimensional parameters Minimum Rise of Point and Chisel or Tee in mm 30
Dimensional parameters Nominal Mass in KG 2.5
Dimensional parameters Length of Handle in mm 1400
Additional parameters Availability of Rubber grip on top of handle No

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GST Certificate copy

3

Cancelled cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by bank

5

Satisfactory Performance Certificates from prior orders

6

OEM authorisation or evidence of supply/installation capability

7

Technical bid compliance certificates

8

Experience certificates for similar category products (3 years/3 orders as per criteria)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for Indian Army Bardhaman cable trench tender 2026?

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; provide prior experience certificates for similar work in the last 3 financial years; ensure BIS marked and ISI-compliant components; deliver as per option clause up to 25% quantity and follow delivery extension formula.

What documents are required for bidder submission in this Army tender Bardhaman?

Required documents include PAN card, GST certificate, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, OEM authorisation where applicable, performance certificates from prior orders, technical bid certificates, and experience documents demonstrating compliance with the 3-year criterion.

What are the key technical specifications for the axe/hand tools portion?

Standards specify blade material per IS 1570-1961, nominal blade mass and dimensions, handle length, and presence of rubber grip; tools must meet BIS marked or equivalent standard conformity for field use with protection trenching tasks.

What is the delivery extension formula for increased quantity in this tender?

If quantity increases by up to 25%, the extension duration is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extension may be applied during the currency of the contract.

What is the minimum experience requirement for suppliers in this Army project?

Bidders must show three financial years of relevant work with either one order ≥ 35% of bid value, or two orders ≥ 20% each, or three orders ≥ 15% each, supported by satisfactory performance certificates from Buyers.

What standards and marks are preferred for cables and protective components?

Prefer BIS marked items and components; ensure IS/IS 550-related conformance as applicable and verify BIS/ISI certifications for cables, GI pipes, HDPE DWC conduits, and protective assemblies used in trenches.

What is the scope of works included in this tender.

Scope includes trenching up to 1.50 m width/depth, backfilling, levelling, watering, soil removal, sand cushioning, brick protection, laying protective pipes (GI and HDPE), earth mat installation, and supply/testing of outdoor LT distribution panels.

When is the bid submission deadline and what payment terms apply?

Bid deadlines are not disclosed here; typically payments follow government norms with stagewise payments after delivery/completion, with potential 30-day or milestone-based settlement; ensure readiness of EMD and required certificates per tender terms.

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