Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited HVF SPRING Procurement 2026 – IS 4454 Alternate Materials, 12-Month Warranty, 180-Day Delivery

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (HVF) invites bids for SPRING components under multiple part codes (e.g., 172.40.378, 155.29.2225-1, 434.11.039-1, 175.52.024) with ** alternate materials** specified to IS:4454 standards. Delivery term is F.O.R HVF with a 180-day delivery window from order placement and a 12-month warranty from receipt/acceptance. The tender enforces a 25% option clause allowing quantity fluctuation during the contract, at contracted rates. The scope emphasizes conformity to design drawings, specifications, and QAP and final acceptance upon material receipt at HVF. The procurement is limited to established/past HVF suppliers, with post-qualification screening to avoid debarred/blacklisted bidders. This tender targets suppliers capable of supplying Spring components matching specified IS standards and grade requirements, with strict adherence to delivery and quality terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Alternate Material Specifications:
  • 172.40.378 SPRING: IS:4454 Pt-1-2001 (alternate DM/DH)
  • 155.29.2225-1 SPRING: IS:4454 (1981) Part-I, Grade 3
  • 434.11.039-1 SPRING: IS:4454-1981 Part-1 Grade 3
  • 175.52.024 SPRING: Steel Grade 70C6 to IS 2507
• Quality & Compliance: Must meet design drawings, relevant specifications, and Quality Acceptance Plan (QAP); final acceptance on receipt at HVF.
• Delivery: 180 days from supply order; FOB (F.O.R) HVF delivery terms.
• Warranty: 12 months from date of receipt/acceptance at HVF.
• Option Clause: 25% quantity flexibility during contract and extended period calculations; minimum extension 30 days.
• Penalties: Liquidated Damages 0.5% per week, maximum 10%, for delayed supplies.
• Eligibility: Limited to established HVF suppliers; debarred/blacklisted bidders are ineligible.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not explicitly stated here; bidders must comply with HVF terms and GeM invoicing for payment.
• Delivery: 180 days from placement; LDs apply for late delivery as specified.
• Payment: Payment after receipt and acceptance against GeM invoice per HVF terms.
• Warranty: 12 months from receipt/acceptance.
• Delivery Terms: F.O.R HVF; final acceptance on receipt.
• Provider Eligibility: Only established/past HVF suppliers; no offers from debarred/blacklisted vendors.
• Alternative Materials: Must align to IS 4454 family standards as listed above.