Indian Army Heavy Duty Climbing Gear Tender Leh Ladakh 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of an extensive range of heavy duty climbing and related safety equipment for deployment at Army Mountaineering Institute, Leh, Ladakh (postal code 194101). Estimated EMD is ₹150,000 with a 32-item catalog including carabiners, jumar, harnesses, crampons, ice axes, ropes, helmets, chalk bags, quick up devices, and related camping gear. The opportunity accommodates quantity variations up to 25% with contracted rates and extended delivery windows, as per the option clause. Bidders must submit a Data Sheet, GST/PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and OEM/participation documents; delivery to Leh, 300 km north of Leh, is specified. GST applicability is vendor-driven; data sheet alignment is required to avoid rejection. The consortium option is allowed with shared responsibility, and all products must have market life of at least 5 years.

• Organization: Indian Army
• Location: Leh, Ladakh
• Product category: Climbing gear and safety equipment
• EMD: ₹150,000
• Delivery: Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen region address in Leh
• Data Sheet and vendor documents required
• Quantity flex: up to 25% as per option clause
• Data integrity: BOM/Data Sheet match is mandatory
• 5-year residual life requirement for offered products

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications provided in the tender text.
• The BOQ lists 32 items spanning carabiners, jumar, harnesses, crampons, ice axes, flour bags, chalk, ropes, helmets, and related camping equipment.
• Required documentation includes Data Sheet alignment with offered products; data sheet submission with bid to enable product verification.
• EMD amount established: ₹150,000; delivery location is the Army Mountaineering Institute in Leh.
• Consortium formation allowed; each member remains equally responsible for execution; GST applicability as per bidder’s location; GSTIN copy required.
• Obsolescence clause requires non-end-of-life items with at least 5 years of market life remaining.
• Timelines: option-driven quantity variation and extended delivery periods governed by delivery calculation formula.
• Compliance: bid must ensure the product data matches the offered specifications; non-conforming data sheets may lead to rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹150,000; paid with bid as per procurement norms.
• Delivery address: Army Mountaineering Institute, c/o HQ Base Camp to Siachen Glacier, Leh, Ladakh; 300 km north of Leh.
• GST: bidder to determine applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates; max quoted GST percentage.
• Documents to accompany bid: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; OEM authorizations and Data Sheet uploads.
• Consortium: allowed; each member equally responsible; an undertaking to this effect must accompany bid.
• Product lifecycle: offered items must have at least 5 years residual market life; no end-of-life products.
• Data Sheet: mandatory submission; data provided must align with product specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection.
• Data submission: vendor code creation requires GST/PAN copy and bank details; EMI alignment and financial standing checks apply.