Indian Army Duct Cooler Tender Aurangabad Maharashtra 2026 IS 550/IS IS 550 compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeking procurement of duct coolers for the Aurangabad, Maharashtra region. The tender scope notes a quantity flexibility of up to 25% during both initial ordering and during contract execution, with delivery extensions governed by a calculated formula. The site location is the project area within Aurangabad, MAHARASHTRA 423701. A notable differentiator is the explicit option clause governing quantity and delivery timelines, impacting pricing and schedule planning. The tender emphasizes mandatory site visits at bidder cost, and a structured warranty regime with penalties for delayed service.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications or BOQ items are provided in the tender data. Primary product category: duct coolers. Expected evaluation will consider bidder capability to supply standard duct cooling equipment suitable for military installations.
• Key risk: absence of delivered technical standards in the document; bidders should anticipate aligning with general HVAC duct cooling criteria and potential government standards.
• Warranty mechanics specify 15-day service/rectification window post-notification, with penalties of 0.5% of unit price per week of delay, capped at 10% of total contract value; failure may trigger alternate sourcing at contractor risk and possible PBG forfeiture.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows quantity variation up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity; extended delivery time computed as (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Compliance required.
• Site Visit is optional but recommended; bidder bears all costs and bears liability indemnification for site entry.
• Warranty penalties apply for delays; payment and other terms are not fully defined in the available data; bidders should expect standard government procurement terms including PBG, delivery, and performance obligations.