Indian Army Jabalpur Earth Moving Equipment Tender 2026 - JCB Hourly Hiring, IS 550/ISO standards

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for the Hiring of Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling Equipment and Cranes (per Hour basis) at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001. Scope covers hourly rental of JCBs and related machinery per buyer requirement, with no BOQ items listed. The procurement uses flexible scope provisions (up to 50% increase/decrease) and requires a valid, non-liquidation status for bidders. Unique clause: equipment to be dispatched one day in advance and connected penalties for non-delivery, ensuring operational readiness for military tasks. The arrangement emphasizes on-site availability, skilled operators, and accountability for mechanical reliability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Earth moving and crane rentals on an hourly basis; equipment type includes JCB and related material handling assets.
• Delivery/Deployment: Equipment to be placed per buyer requirement; advance notice of one day.
• Operator: A skilled operator must be provided with each equipment unit.
• Performance/availability: If equipment is not provided on ordered date twice, penalties up to 10% of the bill or contract cancellation.
• Maintenance: Mechanical failures must be addressed within the same working day; repair costs borne by the seller; fuel/mechanical delays are excluded from working hours.
• Contract value: Aggregate value to include all taxes/duties; contract scope may expand by up to 50% with consent.
• Compliance: Upload all required certificates; non-submission leads to bid rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 50% adjustment: Buyers may increase/decrease contract quantity or duration by up to 50%; post-issue, increases capped at 50%.
• Financial standing: Bidder must confirm not under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking may be uploaded.
• Assignment/Sub-contract: Both require buyer consent; ultimate liability remains with the primary seller.
• Penalties: Late/mechanical failures trigger penalties or contract termination; penalties capped at 10% of the bill.
• Documentation: Ensure submission of all certificates/documents requested in the Bid document/ATC/Corrigendum; failure leads to rejection.
• Conditions: Equipment must be in good working condition with a qualified operator; taxes included in contract value.