Indian Army Gate Valve Procurement IS 778 Conformity, Department of Military Affairs, India 2026

Tender Overview

• Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks supply of gate valves conforming to IS 778 with specified end connections, nominal valve sizes, and pressure classifications. The project uses an EMD of ₹91,500 and involves generic valve categories plus detailed material, dimension, and construction requirements. Scope indicates a broad valve supply for both screwed end and flanged configurations, with emphasis on quality controls and conformity testing.
• The tender emphasizes material and manufacture standards, including bonnet design, body/bonnet materials, stuffing box components, stem, gland packing, and related parts. Expected deliverables include valves meeting multiple dimensional and performance specs, suitable for installation in military applications. Estimated quantity/value is not disclosed; bids should reflect compliant manufacture and supply readiness.
• Key differentiator is strict IS 778 conformity and comprehensive dimensional requirements across Class 1 and Class 2 valves, along with multiple repetitive categories in the data set, signaling extensive technical evaluation and quality assurance. Unique aspects include verification through specified material standards and thorough end-to-end dimensional data.
• The opportunity targets suppliers capable of producing or stocking IS 778-compliant gate valves with robust documentation and OEM/brand compliance where required, for Indian defence needs, under a rigid procurement framework.
• This tender requires bidders to align with government procurement norms, submit mandatory documents, and demonstrate capability to meet both generic and specific valve specifications in a defence context.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Gate valves with IS 778 conformity; includes both screwed end and flanged end connections.
• Nominal Size (mm), Pressure Classification, and Gate Valve Type: detailed data points repeated across sections; bidders must confirm consistency across all referenced items.
• Material & Manufacture: Body, Bonnet, stuffing box, stem, gland packing, and associated components must meet stated material designations; final selection must align with IS standards and internal military quality controls.
• End-to-End & Face-to-Face Dimensions: precise measurements required for both Class 1 and Class 2 valves; bidders should prepare tolerances and inspection certificates.
• Minimum Threaded Length, Wall Thickness, and other Dimensional metrics: critical for ensuring compatibility with piping systems.
• Welding/Manufacture Standards: conformity to IS 778; verification through test reports may be requested (Central Govt/NABL/ILAC lab references are noted in related specs).
• Warranty/Testing: implied through documentation sections; ensure readiness to provide test reports on demand.
• Delivery/Quality Assurance: ensure end-to-end compliance for both generic and material-specific categories; readiness for site installation under defence protocols.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹91,500 must be submitted as part of bid.
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation documents required.
• Delivery Flexibility: option clause allows quantity adjustments up to 95/100 of bid quantity and up to 50% extra during contract, with delivery period recalculation.
• Payment & Invoicing: invoices must be issued in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN; no sub-contracting without prior consent.
• Contractual Liabilities: seller remains jointly liable with any assignee/sub-contractor; termination rights exist for delivery failures or insolvency.
• Warranty & Defects: standard clauses apply with penalties for non-delivery or defective material; reference to effective delivery timelines and replacements.
• Bidder Eligibility: no liquidation or bankruptcy; must provide undertaking; ensure compliance with all Buyer Added Terms.
• Mode of Supply & Execution: suppliers must be capable of meeting the defence procurement requirements and adhering to all terms of delivery and quality inspection.