Indian Army Apple Laptop Tender 2026 Department Of Military Affairs - On-site Supply, Installation, Testing & Training

Bidders must submit standard IT hardware bidding documents, OEM authorization, GST/PAN, and financials. The contract includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, with a 25% quantity option. Ensure establishing a state-based service centre within 30 days of award and prepare for payment after service readiness verification.

Prepare GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar IT hardware, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance, and OEM authorizations. Final terms may mandate additional statutory clearances; ensure readiness to provide service centre proof in-state and installation/training manuals.

Quantity can increase up to 25% of contracted quantity. Delivery period extends proportionally based on (additional/original) × original period, with a minimum extension of 30 days; extensions allowed up to the original delivery period if required by the option clause.

Final terms will require Apple laptop OEM authorization and compliance with government IT procurement norms. Expect ISI/ISO alignment where applicable and device compliance with general government IT security standards; verify during bid submission and attach certification documents.

A functional Service Centre must exist in the consignee state for carry-in warranty or be established within 30 days of award if not present; payment release is tied to documentary evidence of a working service centre.

Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of Apple laptops, plus operator training and any statutory clearance needed. The contract may include on-site or carry-in warranty depending on model; ensure training materials and acceptance testing plans are prepared.

Bidders should be prepared for a potential ±25% quantity adjustment during and after the contract at contracted rates. Plan procurement logistics, pricing, and inventory control to handle variable orders and ensure delivery readiness within the extended timelines.

Payment terms typically require verification of service centre readiness and successful installation/testing; exact milestone payments are not specified here. Prepare for performance-based or milestone-based payments contingent on delivery and acceptance tests.