Indian Army Pneumatic Tyres Procurement IS 15633 IS 15627 2026 - Service Centre, Sample Approval, Turnover Clause

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Procuring Pneumatic Tyres for passenger car vehicles and two/three-wheeled vehicles, including quadricycles and e-rickshaws, marked to IS 15633 (Q2) and IS 15627 (Q2). Estimated value and exact quantity are not disclosed publicly; tender emphasizes compliance with specified IS standards and supplier capabilities. Unique aspects include mandatory functional service centers in each consignee state for carry-in warranty or on-site warranty, and a pre-bulk-supply advance sample approval process. The tender requires establishment of service infrastructure within 30 days of award and documentary evidence to release payments. These conditions distinguish this tender through post-approval sampling and potential sample-based deviations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars, 2-3 wheelers, quadricycles, and e-rickshaws.
• Standards: IS 15633 (Q2) for diagonal and radial ply tyres; IS 15627 (Q2) for two/three-wheeled vehicles and e-rickshaws.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site or BOM/Board of Officers as nominated by buyer; pre-dispatch inspection only if ATC specifies.
• Sample clause: Advance sample required within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 7 days; bulk supply must match approved sample; delay in buyer approval may shift delivery schedule without LD.
• Quality/Testing: On-site or pre-dispatch testing to ensure conformance with IS standards; supplier to bear bulk-production risk if sample is rejected.
• Delivery scope: Bulk supply to meet contract specifications; detailed quantities not disclosed.
• Warranty: Carry-in or on-site warranty dependent on service center availability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Service Centres: Must have functional service centre in each consignee state; if not, establish within 30 days of award; payment contingent on submission of service centre proof.
• Turnover prerequisite: Minimum average annual turnover to be disclosed in bid document; must be supported by audited statements or CA certificate.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection may apply if ATC specifies.
• Advance sample: 1 sample within 5 days; approval or modification within 7 days; bulk supply must comply with approved sample.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; payment release linked to documentary evidence of service centre and sample approval.
• Penalties: LD or contract termination possible for major deviations or non-conformance to contract specs.
• EMD: Amount not disclosed; typically required per bid document; submission with bid along with other qualifying documents.
• Experience: Turnover and capability criteria required; details to be provided in the bid document.