Indian Army MeERUT Steel Almirah / Cabinets & Metal Beds Tender 2026 - BIFMA Certified Equipment, EMD ₹30,000

Tender Overview

Indian Army in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh seeks procurement of multiple furniture categories including Steel Almirah / Cabinets (V4), Metal Beds (V3), Chairs for General Purpose, Dressing Tables, and Modular/Meeting/Center Tables (V2). The tender references an EMD of ₹30,000 and involves varied item types with design and material specifications spanning metal bed frames, mirror features, dressing table dimensions, and table top/understructure details. A key differentiator is the extensive dimensional, material thickness, and certification requirements (including potential BIFMA certification) embedded across items, indicating strict quality and interoperability expectations for military-grade furnishings. Location-specific delivery to MeERUT and potential quantity adjustments (up to 25%) under the option clause shape the commercial risk and planning. Unique clauses include advance sample approval prior to bulk manufacturing and sample-based modification cycles. This tender emphasizes standard-compliant metal and wood components, precise hardware, and post-award sampling timelines tailored to defense procurement. Bidders should align with the detailed spec matrix and prepare for rigorous verification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Standard referenced; emphasis on BIFMA certification for furniture items.
• Item scope includes: Almirah types and dimensions (without pedestal height), availability of drawers and lockers, and Types of Metal Beds with Size Category, overall bed dimensions (mm), headboard/footboard options, and material specs for bed frame, mattress support, and headboard/footboard frames.
• Dressing table design with dimensional tolerances (±10mm for dressing table height/width/depth, mirror length/width/thickness), table top materials, edge availability, and understructure details including metallic legs.
• Chairs: backrest height ranges (200-400 mm, 400-700 mm) with optional lumbar support and armrests; table-top geometry and edge details; pedestals/storage availability.
• Comprehensive material thickness requirements: body, fascia, drawers, back/paritions; mirror frame thickness; allowances for ±2 mm tolerances.
• Warranty duration, approval of 15 preliminary samples within 7 days post award; bulk supply contingent on approved samples.
• Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation and specify delivery period calculations linked to original/extended periods.
• Tender requires alignment to specified certifications and material standards for all furniture components.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹30,000.
• Delivery terms accommodate up to 25% quantity variation during contract and currency; delivery period adjustments based on order changes.
• Pre-bulk production: submit 15 samples within 7 days of contract award; approval or modification list provided within 7 days.
• Post-approval, bulk supply must strictly follow the approved sample; deviations may trigger contract termination or modifications.
• Documentation includes standard bid documents, OEM authorizations where applicable, and compliance with governing standards and warranty clauses.
• Purchase terms include advance sample processing and potential LD/penalties for non-conformance or delays beyond approved schedules.