Indian Army PISTON STANDARD COMPLETE / CYLINDER BLOCK / STARTER MOTOR 12V Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of diverse engine components across 12 items, including PISTON STANDARD COMPLETE, CYLINDER BLOCK, RING SET PISTON COMP STD, MAIN BEARING, BIG END BEARING, DISC COUPLING RUBBER, BOLT FLY WHEEL TO COUPLING, JOINT AND GASKET COMPLETE ENG SET, ELEMENT, SOCKET CONNECTOR, BOLT BANJO, and STARTER MOTOR 12V. The BOQ indicates 12 total items, with no explicit quantities or unit values provided in the data. The estimated value and EMD are not disclosed. Tender is location-agnostic in the data, with procurement context centered on OEM-grade engine components for military applications. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing quantity variation (up to 25%) during contract execution, with flexible delivery timelines and an extended period formula. Unique terms require advance sample approval post-award, with a 5-day window for submission of samples and possible sample-based modifications prior to bulk manufacturing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications or performance benchmarks are provided in the tender data. Expected product names align with standard engine components: PISTON STANDARD COMPLETE, CYLINDER BLOCK, RING SET PISTON COMP STD, MAIN BEARING, BIG END BEARING, DISC COUPLING RUBBER, BOLT FLY WHEEL TO COUPLING, JOINT AND GASKET COMPLETE ENG SET, STARTER MOTOR 12V, SOCKET CONNECTOR, BOLT BANJO, among others.
• The bid must consider the option clause for quantity adjustments (up to 25%), with delivery calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Advance samples must be approved within 5 days of contract award, otherwise delivery timelines may adjust.
• GST handling is bidder’s responsibility; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates, capped by quoted GST %, subject to verifiable values.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not specified in the data; bidders must adhere to standard procurement practices and ensure financial stability.
• Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankrupt; provide an undertaking.
• Products must be market-stable with at least 5 years residual life; obsolescence must be avoided per OEM retrospective checks.
• Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, as part of Vendor Code Creation; GST and accounting documentation must be up-to-date.
• Payment and delivery terms are included in the generic terms; the exact schedule will be aligned with the option clause and approved sample timeline.
• Sample approval and bulk supply conformity to contract specifications are mandatory; deviations may trigger re-sampling or modifications prior to bulk release.