Indian Army Facility Management Services Lump-Sum Tender for Test Lab Soil Investigation with Consumables Included 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks a lump-sum Facility Management Services contract covering test laboratory work and soil investigation, with consumables supplied by the service provider included in contract cost. Estimated value is ₹118,000. The scope implies on-site or off-site soil testing and related lab activities under a single, fixed-price arrangement. A key differentiator is the inclusion of consumables within the contract price and the flexibility to adjust quantity or duration by up to 25% at contract issue or post-issuance. While location details are not specified in the data, the award aligns with Indian Army procurement for essential lab and field services. This tender targets qualified FM service providers with lab/compliance capabilities and the ability to integrate consumables into the service package.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications are published in the provided data. The procurement category indicates:
  • Test lab services and soil investigation within a lump-sum FM contract
  • Consumables included in contract cost, requiring supplier inventory planning and cost control
  • Delivery/execution scope likely encompasses sampling, testing, reporting, and material handling associated with soil investigations
• Key compliance cues observed:
  • Manufacturer Authorization (OEM/Original Service Provider) required when bidding through authorized distributors
  • If World Bank funding applies, additional World Bank terms may govern the contract
• Estimated value signals modest scale but the lack of explicit itemized BOQ suggests a small but compliant engagement with defined service deliverables rather than hardware supply
• No explicit standards are stated; bidders should verify IS/Quality norms during bid submission and align with Army FM service expectations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity/duration adjustment permitted up to 25% at contract issue or after issuance
• Bidders must demonstrate sound financial standing and should not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; submit an undertaking
• Manufacturer Authorization required for bids submitted via authorized distributors; include OEM contact details in bid
• World Bank terms may apply if the project is World Bank funded; ensure readiness for additional terms if triggered
• No explicit EMD amount is provided in the data; bidders should verify EMD requirements in the final tender documents
• Ensure compliance with any additional site-specific or defence procurement rules, and attach all necessary bidder documentation during submission