Indian Army Flux Soldering Paste and Paint Materials Tender 2026 India - ISO/IS 550 Compliant Items, 25 Catalog Bid

Tender Overview

The opportunity is an Indian Army procurement for a broad category of consumables and materials including flux soldering paste, thinner, paints (multiple colors), varnishes, primers, oils, tapes, and related accessories. The scope is supply-only with 25 catalog items, spanning chemical, coating, and insulation products. The estimated value and exact item-wise quantities are not disclosed; the engagement appears to target a single-supplier delivery of a wide material mix to fulfill maintenance and equipment finishing needs. A key differentiator is the expansive, multi-product lot structure within a single tender, coupled with a flexible quantity clause. Unique clause support includes a 25% quantity variation option at the time of contract placement and during the contract period, with delivery timelines calculated from the last delivery order date.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications are provided in the tender data; items include flux soldering paste, thinners, paints in multiple shades (Azure Blue, Sea Green, Dark Grey, White, Golden Yellow, Brown), varnishes, insulating oils, turpentine, and basic textiles like cotton tape and leather strap.
• BOQ lists 25 items in the catalog, with no numerical quantities or unit definitions disclosed.
• The bid scope is clearly stated as “Only supply of Goods,” indicating a procurement of raw materials and consumables rather than services or installation.
• The terms include a flexible quantity clause (up to 25% increase/decrease) and a defined delivery-period mechanism based on the original delivery window, with minimum 30 days extended delivery where applicable.
• No OEM, certification, or testing standards are specified; bidders should prepare to align with the Army’s standard procurement compliance processes.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial guarantees: Not specified in the public data; bidders should verify exact EMD amount and mode during bid submission.
• Delivery: Delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; quantity extensions follow a defined formula with a minimum 30-day extension.
• Payment terms: Not disclosed; bidders should anticipate standard military procurement terms and confirm payment milestones in the offer.
• Documentation: Generic reference to scope as “Only supply of Goods”; OEM authorizations, GST, PAN, experience documentation, and financial statements are commonly required in such tenders and should be prepared for submission.