Indian Army NAS Procurement Tender 2026 - Department Of Military Affairs, OEM Turnover & 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for a NAS category procurement. While the exact product category and BOQ items are not disclosed, the contract anticipates an OEM turnover requirement and an option Clause allowing a 25% up/down quantity variation. The terms mandate adequate after-sales service personnel and compliance with supplier turnover criteria. No BOQ quantity is listed, and no explicit estimated value or EMD amount is provided in the available data. The award could hinge on the OEM’s turnover, overseas/indigenous supplier status, and the ability to scale quantity within the contract period at contracted rates. This tender emphasizes installation/support readiness and flexible delivery planning aligned with extended demand scenarios.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover for the last three financial years (ending 31st March of the previous year) as specified in the bid document; audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificates required. If the bidder is <3 years old, turnover is calculated on post-incorporation completed years.
• OEM Turnover: OEM’s three-year average annual turnover must meet the bid document threshold; for bunch bids, the OEM of the primary product with the highest bid value must satisfy this criterion.
• Imported products: If applicable, OEM or authorized seller must have a registered office in India for after-sales service; a certificate to this effect is required.
• Warranty/Service: Bidder must designate dedicated service personnel/engineers to support the contract.
• Delivery/option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract rates; delivery period calculations use a defined formula with minimum 30 days extension; extension rules apply during extended periods.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ security: Not disclosed in available data; bidders must anticipate standard tender requirements and ensure proper bid security as per the bid document.
• Turnover evidence: Upload audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificate demonstrating the required average turnover for the last three years; for new entities, turnover is based on post-incorporation years.
• OEM/import conditions: OEM turnover criteria apply; imported items require Indian-based after-sales support and documentation.
• Delivery terms: Options to adjust quantity by up to 25%; delivery timelines linked to the original last delivery order date with calculated extensions; minimum extension 30 days.
• Warranty/AMC: Agreement requires a capable technical team and ongoing after-sales support; specific warranty terms to be defined in the bid.
• Documentation: Prepare standard bidder documents including organization details, financials, turnover proofs, and OEM authorizations as applicable.