Indian Army Leh Hiring of Special Purpose Mining & Earth Moving Machines and Cranes Tender 2026 - IS 550/IS I S Compliant Equipment Procurement

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) – Location: Leh, Jammu & Kashmir 194101. The tender seeks procurement for Hiring of Special Purpose Mining or Earth Moving Machines and Cranes (Shift Based) aligned to Earth Moving Equipment, Lorry Loader, Tipper requirements. EMD: ₹118,800. Although start/end dates and exact machine types are not published, the scope covers vehicle and heavy equipment hire with potential quantity and duration adjustments up to 50% at contract issue and thereafter. A key differentiator is the inclusion of quantity/duration adjustment (up to 50%) post-contract issuance, requiring bidders to accept revised terms. Pan-card submission is mandatory for the firm. This tender emphasizes readiness for high-capacity earth-moving operations in a military context and demands compliance with ATC clauses uploaded by the buyer.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications published in the BOQ; vendor should prepare for hiring of heavy assets (mining/earth moving cranes, lorries, tippers) subject to Army ATCs.
• EMD amount is ₹118,800, signaling a mid-range bid threshold for equipment hire.
• Bid documents may require PAN card of the firm; ensure PAN and financial clarity.
• The ATC terms may include standard corporate compliance, anti-liquidation assurances, and bidder candidacy checks; review the uploaded ATC document for exact compliance needs.
• Ensure readiness for shift-based operation and location-specific deployment in rugged terrain of Leh.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity/contract duration can be increased or decreased up to 50% at contract issue and subsequently. Bidder must accept revised terms.
• Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking to this effect.
• PAN card of the firm must be submitted with bid.
• The tender prohibits disclosure of IDs and requires adherence to buyer-uploaded ATC clauses.
• Ensure compliance with typical government procurement norms and provide complete PAN documentation with the bid.