Indian Army Testing Services for On-Board/Commissioned Equipment Crack Width Measurement in Reinforced Concrete – Government Lab Procurement 2025

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for testing services related to on-board/commissioned equipment, and instrumentation tied to civil plant operations, including crack width measurement in reinforcement concrete structures and a leak testing facility. Estimated value is ₹50,000 with unspecified start/end dates. A mandatory condition requires bidders to be registered in Visakhapatnam and to submit the mandatory compliance documents. The procurement also includes an option clause allowing up to 25% adjustment in contract quantity or duration at issue, and an excess settlement mechanism permitting additional charges within defined limits. A 25% bid quantity/duration flexibility is binding post-issuance. This tender emphasizes certified documentation and adherence to ATCs, with no BOQ items listed. This combination signals a narrow but technically specialized testing service scope for government-approved labs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service scope includes: on-board/commissioned equipment testing, crack width measurement in RC structures, and a leak testing facility.
• BOQ: Total Items = 0; no itemized quantities available.
• Estimated value: ₹50,000; no explicit EMD amount disclosed.
• Eligibility hints: Visakhapatnam registered firms must qualify; upload all required certificates as per bid document ATC.
• Compliance: bidders must provide the required compliance reports and documents; supplier reports may be required at bid submission.
• Clauses: 25% contract quantity/duration variation; excess settlement for additional charges up to a set percentage per order.
• Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates and OEM authorizations if applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Registration requirement: Only Visakhapatnam registered firms may qualify; submit a mandatory registration certificate.
• Compliance of bid: Upload all certificates/documents as sought in the Bid Document, ATC, and corrigenda.
• Option Clause: Contract quantity/duration can vary by up to 25% at contract issue and again post-issuance.
• Excess settlement: Additional charges allowed up to the specified percentage; must be declared in invoice with supporting documents.
• EMD/financial terms: No specific EMD amount disclosed in the data; ensure readiness to meet standard bid security needs.
• Documentation: Include GST, PAN, experience certificates, and any required technical/compliance certificates as per ATC.