Indian Army procurement: W17 Hose Safety Chain, Radiator Assembly, Switch Light, Telescope Hydraulic Cylinder Tender Patiala Punjab 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for procurement of multiple mechanical components including W17 395-829-R1 Hose Safety Chain Short, W17 395-830-R2 Hose Safety Chain Long, W17 1121-002-R92 Radiator Assembly, W17 709-489-R92 Switch Light, and W17 704-330-R95 Telescope Hydraulic Cylinder. The procurement location is Patiala, Punjab 140506 and the BOQ comprises five items. The buyer reserves a +/- 25% quantity option and potential extension of delivery timelines proportional to the option taken. A sample must be approved before bid opening, and performance certificates covering the last two financial years are required. Bidders must demonstrate stable financial standing and non-encumbrance.

The tender emphasizes strict warranty servicing timelines and penalties for delays, with a 5-day rectification window and a maximum 10% cumulative penalty. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of providing defense-grade components with clear OEM authorizations, and adherence to NDA provisions. This is a regulated government procurement in a high-security context and bidders should prepare for formal validation and compliance checks.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Category: Defense-grade mechanical components including hose safety chains (short and long variants), radiator assembly, switch light, and telescope hydraulic cylinder.

• Quantity/Scale: Five item set; exact quantities not disclosed in the data.

• Delivery Terms: Delivery timeline linked to the original delivery order; option-based extension calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum 30 days.

• Standards/Certifications: Bid requires an OEM authorization, and performance certificates for 2024-25 and 2025-26 from a defence sector acceptance.

• Quality/Testing: Sample approval prior to bid opening; warranty service within 5 days of defect notification; penalties for delays at 0.5% of unit price per week, up to 10% of contract value.

• Security/Compliance: Non-disclosure required; financial health check; NDA compliance.

• BOQ/Items: 5 items total; specific item descriptions are not fully enumerated in the data.

• Warranty/After-sales: Rectification during warranty period as per seller’s performance; penalties apply for delays beyond 5 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial Standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required.
• Delivery: Delivery schedule starts from the last date of the original delivery order; optioned quantities extend the schedule as described above.
• Payment Terms: Payment terms are defined in the buyer terms; penalties apply for late rectification.
• Documentation: NDA declaration, performance certificates for last two financial years, OEM authorizations, and standard bid documents.
• Warranty/Penalties: 0.5% weekly penalty for defects not rectified within 5 days; cap at 10% of contract value; possible service from alternate sources with PBG forfeiture.
• Bid Conditions: Sample approval required before bid opening; related ATC clauses apply.
• Eligibility: Financial solvent bidder with defence-acceptable credibility and prior similar supply capability.