Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Leather & Hardware Tender India 2026 - 12-Month Shelf Life, Pre-Dispatch Inspection

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the procurement of multiple non-ISOspecific hardware items including Leather cloth black, Electrode welding rod, Hose 30mm 80 Bar, Fevicol SR 998, and Belts. The scope describes supply of goods with an emphasis on non-obsolete items having a minimum market life of 12 months. The procurement requires advance samples, post-receipt inspection at the consignee site, and pre-dispatch inspection at the seller's premises if selected. A dedicated service support line is mandated. The BOQ lists five items, though exact quantities are not disclosed, indicating a bulk but unspecified quantity scope. The tender highlights inspection by nominated agencies and strict conformity to contractual terms. This package targets suppliers capable of timely, complete delivery with clear documentation. The unique aspect is the combination of diverse product categories under a single government procurement, including mandatory sample policies and warranty-like shelf-life constraints.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Shelf Life: minimum 12 MONTHS usable shelf life at supply date
• Scope of Supply: Bid price to include all costs for the goods (no services) with delivery to buyer organization
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch at seller premises and post-receipt at consignee site; advance sample required prior to technical bid opening; advance sample quantity will be treated as part of delivery
• Service & Support: Dedicated toll-free/bundled support line for service
• Nominated Inspection Agency: Either for pre-dispatch or post-delivery inspection as per ATC; ensure compliance with inspection choices
• Certificates: Upload required certificates/documents; non-submission leads to rejection
• Encryption/Confidentiality: Non-disclosure declaration to be submitted on bidder letterhead

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial Standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
• GST Responsibility: Bidder to assess GST; reimbursement as per actuals or lower rate, within quoted GST
• Product Lifecycle: Offerings must not be end-of-life within at least 1 year residual market life
• Shelf Life Condition: minimum 12 months shelf life at delivery
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, OEM authorizations
• Acceptance Conditions: Certificates must be uploaded; failure to do so may lead to rejection
• Inspection & Samples: Advance sample required; pre-dispatch and post-delivery inspection swing as per ATC
• Confidentiality: Non-disclosure undertakings required