Indian Army ISO 9001 Bid Procurement 2025 for Security Equipment - 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a security equipment procurement package. The contract contemplates 8 BOQ items with unclear item-level details and no listed quantities. A key qualifying requirement is ISO 9001 certification for the bidder or OEM. The procurement includes an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during both initial and extended delivery periods. Bidders must prepare Vendor Code Creation documents: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate. The scope emphasizes compliance with the purchaser’s delivery timelines and potential quantity flexibilities, affecting planning for supply chain readiness and contingency stock management. The tender’s unique aspects include the flexible quantity clause and mandatory ISO 9001 certification for eligibility, with an emphasis on pre-bid documentation discipline.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM.
• Option Clause: Up to 25% increase/decrease in bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency of the contract.
• Delivery Considerations: Delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended periods derive from the formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Documents: Mandatory uploads include PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank.
• ATC/ATC Compliance: Additional terms and certificates may be required as per the ATC/Corrigendum.
• Quality/Certification: ISO 9001 compliance is non-negotiable; lack of required certificates results in rejection.
• Item Details: Eight BOQ items with no specified quantities; bidders must anticipate scope from the tender and prepare accordingly.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: No explicit EMD amount stated here; bidders must verify in the ATC and bid document.
• Experience/Turnover: ISO 9001 certification required; OEM-backed compliance strengthens eligibility.
• Delivery: Delivery timelines tied to the original and extended delivery periods with the 30-day minimum on extensions.
• Documents: Submit PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; ensure bank verification for EFT.
• Clause Compliance: Bidders must comply with option clause terms and any ATC updates; non-compliance risks rejection.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not explicitly stated; penalties or LD provisions may be defined in the ATC.