Assam Rifles Central Armed Police Forces Tender for Security Hardware/Category Goods 2026 - EMD ₹5,00,000, 2 Years Life, GST Rules

Tender Overview

The Assam Rifles, operating under the Central Armed Police Forces, invites bids for a broad security equipment category under a GEM framework. The bid holds an EMD of ₹5,00,000 and requires Data Sheets, End User Certificates, and OEM/authorisation documentation. A key feature is the option clause allowing quantity fluctuations of up to 25% during contract execution, with delivery time adjustments calculated as (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Bidders must ensure they are not in liquidation and that the offered items have at least 2 years residual market life. The opportunity emphasizes GST compliance and industry-standard certification verification, with evaluation anchored to government procurement norms. Bids should reflect compliance with data integrity checks against supplied Data Sheets.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No specific product specifications are provided in the tender data. Items are described across 49 BOQ entries, all marked as Not Applicable, indicating a potential framework or category-wide procurement rather than a single product list. Emphasis exists on data sheet alignment, End User Certificate modality, and 2-year market life. The tender requires the Data Sheet to be uploaded for tech comparison and anti-obsolescence validation. The 2-year residual life criterion guides selection toward current, non-end-of-life hardware or software solutions. The presence of an “Malicious Code Certificate” clause implies cyber-secure hardware/software expectations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,00,000 must be provided as per tender terms.
• Option Clause: 25% quantity flex-up during order and contract currency at contracted rates.
• Financial Standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or under receivership; an undertaking is required.
• Life Cycle: Offered products must have at least 2 years residual market life; end-of-life products not allowed.
• GST: Bidder to determine GST; reimbursement per actuals or applicable rate, up to quoted GST %.
• Documentation: Upload Data Sheet, End User Certificate in buyer format, and proof of prior supply to government bodies for 2 years.
• Malicious Code Certificate: Required certification indicating no embedded malicious code.
• Experience: 2 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt or PSU; primary product in bunch bids must meet the criterion.

This tender requires strict adherence to buyer-added terms, data integrity, and non-obsolescence guarantees while preserving flexibility for quantity adjustments and diligent GST handling.