Indian Army Goods Transport Service Tender Per KM Based Open Body Trucks 19/21/23FT TAURUS LCV 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for Goods Transport Service – Per KM Based Service using Open Body LCV Trucks of 19 FT, 21 FT Taurus, and 23 FT Taurus capacities. The contract carries an EMD of ₹24,485 and a flexible quantity/duration framework allowing up to 50% variation at bid and contract issuance. This procurement targets movement of Food Items, Food Grains, Machinery & Equipment, and Vehicles across unspecified locations, emphasizing standard military logistics practices and per-kilometer billing. The lack of BOQ items indicates a broad transport scope with vendor capability to handle multiple truck configurations under a single framework. Unique contract clauses include bidder financial soundness verification and option clauses that accommodate mid-term adjustments, offering bidders a calculable risk-reward profile aligned with Army mobility needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle types: Open Body LCV Trucks for 19 FT, 21 FT Taurus, and 23 FT Taurus configurations
• Service model: Per KM Based Transport Service for goods including Food Items, Food Grains, Machinery & Equipment, Vehicles
• EMD: ₹24,485 required as bid security
• Flexibility: Quantity or duration may be increased up to 50% at contract issuance or during bid-to-contract transition
• Eligibility signals: Bidder must demonstrate financial standing and non-liquidation status; undertaking to be uploaded
• Delivery scope: Not location-specified; federated military logistics applications typically require secure, timely delivery across internal routes
• Standards and compliance: No explicit technical standards listed in the data; bidders should align with general transport compliance and AMS/DEF standards where applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD requirement: ₹24,485 as bid security
• Financial standing: Bidders must not be under liquidation or court receivership; must upload an undertaking
• Option clause: Up to 50% quantity/duration variation pre- and post-contract issuance
• Documentation: Standard bid documents plus undertaking on non-liquidation status
• Delivery & payment terms: Not specified in data; bidders should seek clarification during bid process
• BOQ status: No items listed; confirm transport scope and payment milestones during clarification
• Risk considerations: Ensure robust compliance with Army transport requirements and performance monitoring