Indian Army Domestic Vegetable Knives Tender BIS IS:3546 (Q3) Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for BIS marked domestic vegetable knives IS:3546 (Q3) to be supplied to Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 208001. The contract carries an EMD of ₹59,185 and requires post-receipt inspection by a Board of Officer at the consignee site. Advance sample approval is mandatory within 5 days of award, with potential sample-based modifications before bulk supply. The tender emphasizes compliance with BIS certification and product design as per IS:3546, including blade type and handle scales material. Turnover criteria are specified in the bid document and must be demonstrated for the last three financial years. The BOQ shows no line items, indicating a possible single-category knife procurement with strict quality and inspection norms.

Key differentiators include mandatory pre-supply design approval, post-delivery inspection, and explicit BIS marking requirements. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting government procurement standards and delivering conforming knives within a tightly controlled approval and inspection framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 208001
• Product category: Domestic Vegetable Knives (IS:3546) with BIS marked certification
• Standards/Certification: IS:3546 (Q3) BIS marking required, blade type defined; handle scales material specified in bid terms
• Inspection/Testing: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site by a Board of Officer; pre-dispatch inspection may apply if ATC clause selected
• Sample / Drawings: Advance sample approval required within 5 days of award; detailed drawings approval within 5 days; bulk supply to follow approved samples/drawings
• EMD: ₹59,185; payment mechanics as per buyer terms
• Turnover: Minimum average turnover for last three years as per bid document; audited statements or CA certificate required
• BOQ: No items listed in the current BOQ; scope appears singular or category-based
• Delivery/Duration: Delivery timeline tied to sample approval and drawing clearance with LD adjustments for buyer delays

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹59,185 (payment method as specified by buyer)
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by Board of Officer; pre-dispatch inspection if ATC selected
• Advance Sample: Submit 1 sample within 5 days of award; approvals within 5 days; deviations may lead to modifications or termination
• Drawings: Detailed Design Drawings to be approved within 5 days; LD adjustments for delays in approval
• Turnover: Must meet minimum average annual turnover for last three financial years as per bid document; certified audited statements or CA/CMA certificate required
• Delivery: Compliance with IS:3546 BIS standards; delivery schedule tied to sample/drawings approval; bulk supply post-approval
• Other Docs: Submit requisite GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements as per buyer terms; OEM authorizations if applicable