Indian Navy Custom Bid for Services Procurement Kochi Kerala 50% Scope Change Clause 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Navy, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a Custom Bid for Services aligned to the Scope of Work (SOW) for a project located in Kochi, Kerala. The procurement features a flexible quantity/duration adjustment up to 50% at contract issue, with subsequent adjustments capped at 50%; lump-sum service contracts may expand scope/value with the provider’s consent. Delivery/installation is to occur at the Naval Base, Kochi, with required service escalation information provided by bidders. The tender emphasizes certificate integrity, financial standing, and compliance with attached ATC documents. No BOQ items are listed. A dedicated escalation matrix must accompany service proposals. The scope centers on specialized naval services per the SOW attachments.

Key differentiators include the 50% quantity/duration variation window and the requirement to attach the ATC and certificates, ensuring bidders meet maritime service standards and corporate solvency criteria. Unique address details and the need for mandatory documentation shape the submission path for interested bidders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit itemized specifications or technical data in the BOQ. The procurement relies on the SOW attachments and buyer-added terms to define deliverables.
• Delivery/Installation & Commissioning, if included in scope, will occur at THE DIRECTOR, NIAT, NAVAL BASE, KOCHI, KERALA 682004.
• Service support must include an escalation matrix with telephone numbers.
• The contract may be adjusted up to 50% in scope or duration at issue and again within the same limit post-issuance for lump-sum service contracts.
• The absence of BOQ items indicates a need for bidders to rely on the SOW to define deliverables, performance metrics, and acceptance criteria.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bidders must confirm they are not under liquidation or similar proceedings and upload an undertaking.
• Upload of all required certificates/documents is mandatory (as per Bid Document, ATC, Corrigendum).
• The liability cap limits contractor liability to the total contract price except for IP infringement indemnification and repair/replacement costs.
• Service & Support requires an escalation matrix; the bidder must provide OEM/partner contacts.
• Delivery, installation, and commissioning terms are governed by the contract and the SOW.
• No BOQ items are listed, making compliance with the SOW and ATC crucial for eligibility.