Indian Army Battery Supplies Tender New Delhi 12V 32-88AH Lead Acid Battery Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) in New Delhi, Delhi 110001 invites bids for the supply of multiple lead-acid secondary batteries across several voltages and Ah ratings. The scope focuses on various 12V battery variants (e.g., 32Ah, 35Ah, 45Ah, 70Ah, 80Ah, 88Ah, 5Ah, 2.5Ah) and related CQAL/BSLA IS COTS units, with the emphasis on genuine OEM/BSLA-compliant products. The estimated value is not disclosed; however, the bid includes an EMD of ₹59,220 and the option to adjust quantity by up to 50% during contract execution. The procurement is restricted to suppliers with government-sector delivery capability, and the contract is set to supply goods directly (scope: supply only).

Key differentiators include the range of battery capacities, compliance with IS/BSLA/COTS components, and the option clause enabling quantity/delivery flexibility. The tender highlights GST considerations and the need to submit EMD via DD or fixed deposit receipts with hardcopy delivery. The procurement aims to secure reliable, RC-compliant battery hardware for military applications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Lead-acid secondary batteries, 12V variants; capacities range from 2.5Ah to 88Ah; includes CQAL 4491, CQAL 4513 designations and BSLA markings. Variants include 12V 3Ah, 12V 5Ah (C10), 12V 32Ah, 12V 70-88Ah; all are IS COTS BSLA configurations.
• EMD: ₹59,220; submission via Demand Draft in favor ofCOMMANDANT, COD DELHI CANTT or through eligible electronic/FD instruments with scanned proof and hardcopy within 5 days post bid end/opening.
• Delivery scope: Supply of goods only; option to increase quantity up to 50% of bid quantity during contract; delivery timelines governed by last delivery order date and extended period rules.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have regularised supply of similar category products to government bodies for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contracts as proof.
• Assessment/Compliance: GST treatment per actuals or applicable rates; ensure IS/BSLA/COTS standards alignment; no explicit full spec sheet in the data, but required to meet government procurement norms.
• Tender terms: Option clause, EMD/PBG formats, and 13/16 scope note indicating “Only supply of Goods.”

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹59,220; payable via Account Payee Demand Draft to COMMANDANT, COD DELHI CANTT or via FD R; proof of payment to be uploaded with bid; hardcopy within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Experience criteria: 3 years’ regular manufacturing/supplying of similar category products to central/state govt or PSUs; provide year-wise contract copies.
• Delivery terms: Option to extend quantity up to 50% with recalculated delivery period; baseline delivery timeline linked to original order dates.
• GST: Bidder to assess GST; reimbursement per actuals or applicable rates; capped to quoted GST percentage.
• Scope: Purchase is for supply only; no installation or service component indicated.
• Submission: Include EMD proof, OEM authorizations, and evidence of prior govt contracts; hardcopy must reach within 5 days post bid end/opening.