Indian Army Kupwara hardware tender 2026 - Motherboard, Processor Fan, 500GB SSD, Logic Card & HDD 500GB

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for essential computer hardware components in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir 193221 covering the procurement of Mother Board, Processor Fan, WD NUMB SSD 500 LIB (500GB), Logic Card, and Hard Disc 500GB. The BOQ lists 5 items, with quantities not disclosed, and an estimated contract value not stated. The buyer’s terms include an option to adjust order quantity by up to 25%, and a dynamic delivery period calculation based on the original schedule. A key differentiator is the requirement for advance sample approval within 5 days post-award, with up to five days for the buyer to respond to samples. Delays in sample approval extend the delivery timeline without LD. The clause emphasizes conformity to contract specifications and potential contract termination for major deviations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item categories: Mother Board, Processor Fan, WD NUMB SSD 500 LIB (500GB), Logic Card, Hard Disc 500GB.
• No technical specifications published in the tender data; emphasis on supplier readiness to supply components and to adhere to sample-based qualification.
• Sample process details:
  • Submit 3 samples within 5 days of award.
  • Buyer to approve or provide modification list within 5 days.
  • Approved samples become the baseline for mass supply; non-conforming samples may lead to re-sampling or contract termination.
• Documentation flow includes vendor code creation steps and basic banking/identity requirements beyond the product specs.
• The absence of explicit standards implies bidders must align with standard procurement practices and ensure component compatibility with Indian Army hardware environments.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during the contract currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order, with extended time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Required bidder documents include PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank.
• Post-award, advance samples must be supplied and approved; bulk supply must reflect approved sample specifications; delays in sample approval extend the delivery period without LD.
• Clothing-related clause references are present but not applicable to hardware; emphasis remains on samples, conformity, and timely delivery.
• No explicit EMD amount or exact delivery timeline is defined in the provided data; bidders should prepare standard bid security and align with the option clause and sample process.