Tender Overview
The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for a multi-faceted support package in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir for a 12-month period. Services include staffing (Chef, Housekeeper, Washerman, Cook, Warden cum Supervisor, Tutor cum Mentor/Counsellor), messing charges, RO water plant servicing/AMC, kitting, quilts/blankets, broadband with 1-year subscription, newspapers (2 daily for 1 year), office supplies, and event/celebration provisions. The contract scope also covers day-to-day requirements, and a one-year subscription for broadband, indicating a blended service and goods procurement. The estimated value is undisclosed; the Expenditure is tied to a 12-month engagement with multiple line items and delivery across a single location. A key differentiator is the integrated nature of services with local vendor preference and Sadbhavna-registration requirements, plus a mandatory pre-bid meeting. The EMD is set at ₹103,911, signaling a serious bid with compliance expectations across categories. Proposers should prepare for supplier registration and cross-category capability to deliver both staffing and essential amenities.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications are listed in the tender data; the scope includes: staffing across 12 monthly engagements; RO water plant servicing/AMC; kitting and day-to-day requirements; provision of quilts/blankets; broadband connection with 1-year subscription; newspapers (2 daily for 1 year); and office supplies/stationery.
- Critical compliance notes emphasize submission of PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and annual turnover evidence; pre-bid meeting is mandatory; local vendor preference applies; operation sadbhavna registration with HQ 15 Corps is required; OEM or reseller experience in service delivery to government entities is expected; and turnover criteria must be demonstrated over the last three financial years.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹103,911.
- Pre-bid meeting: Mandatory.
- Local vendor preference: Yes.
- Sadbhavna registration requirement: Mandatory with HQ 15 Corps.
- Experience criterion: 1 year of regular supply/manufacture of similar category products/services to government bodies; contracts to be submitted as evidence.
- Turnover requirement: Minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as per bid document (documented via audited statements or equivalent certificate).
- Documents required: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, proofs of turnover, and prior contracts; capability to supply and install/commission per scope; compliance with ATC terms.
- Delivery/Service scope: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; statutory clearances if any.
- Penalty/extension terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity fluctuation with delivery time adjustments; extension rules based on extended delivery period with minimum 30 days default.
