Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Coast Guard under the Department of Defence for the splicing of optical fiber cable. The tender lacks explicit start/end dates and values, and the BOQ shows zero items. A distinctive feature is the inclusion of an option clause allowing a 25% quantity variation at contract award and during the contract currency, with delivery time recalculated accordingly. The location is not disclosed in the provided data, and no standard product specs are listed. The procurement scope appears to center on field-level fiber optic splicing services or related labor and materials, with emphasis on handling and installation of optical fiber in defense systems. The unique differentiator is the formalized quantity flex and timing formula, which bidders must understand for schedule risk management and pricing strategy. This tender also references a buyer-uploaded ATC document, suggesting additional, possibly non-public terms affecting compliance and execution.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Service category: splicing of optical fiber cable (no explicit BOQ items or quantity).
- Data gaps: no technical standards, fiber type, splice method, mass cabling volumes, or installation locations documented.
- Key mechanism: option clause enabling up to 25% order quantity variation at contract and during currency, with delivery time adjustments based on the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. If original period < 30 days, additional time equals original period.
- ATC: a Buyer-uploaded ATC document exists, which may impose further compliance and performance requirements.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount: not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD requirements per defense tenders.
- Delivery: extended delivery periods may apply based on option clause; initial delivery period anchored to last delivery order date.
- Payment: terms are not specified in the visible data; bidders should reference ATC and contract terms for settlement milestones.
- Documents: typical defense bid submissions likely include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical compliance, OEM authorizations; exact documents should be confirmed in the ATC and terms and conditions.
- Eligibility: post-ATC terms, compliance with security and defense procurement norms is implied; bidder must review the uploaded ATC for any eligibility criteria.
