Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Household Laundry Detergent Powders IS 4955 Q4 Conforming Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for the supply of Household Laundry Detergent Powders conforming to IS 4955 (Q4). The project specifies the EMD ₹41,550 and requires bidders to meet ISO 9001 certification along with BIS/type test certificates. Scope is limited to the supply of goods, with pre-defined sample approval requirements post-award. The tender emphasizes a robust quality regime with material test certificates and buyer lab-based acceptance criteria. Key differentiators include mandatory advance sample approval within 7 days of award and adherence to supplier documentation integrity as per ATC and corrigenda. The tender includes rigid qualification clauses and post-approval sample modifications, ensuring uniform product quality across deployment contexts. This tender presents a defined, quality-driven procurement path for suppliers capable of IS 4955 compliance, ISO 9001 quality management, and BIS/type certification alignment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Specification: IS 4955 (Q4) for household laundry detergents
• Certificates: ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM); BIS licence; type test and approval certificates; material test certificate included with delivery
• Quality Assurance: Material Test Certificate to be sent with supply; Buyer’s lab results govern acceptance
• Sample Process: Advance sample submitted within 7 days of contract award; buyer to approve or specify modifications within 7 days; bulk supply must align to approved sample
• Warranty/Compliance: Ensure conformity to IS 4955 (Q4) and supplier to meet all bid document ATC requirements

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹41,550 (deposit or instrument as per bid terms)
• Delivery/Scope: Supply-only scope; no installation; delivery period governed by option clause terms; extension allowed with calculation (minimum 30 days)
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not indicated unless selected
• Documentation: Must upload BIS licence, type test certificates, OEM authorizations, and other Certificates as specified; non-submission risks rejection
• Experience/Compliance: ISO 9001 required; adherence to product specifications and quality control testing; supplier must comply with all updated ATC/Corrigendum terms