Indian Army Wiper Blade, Horn, Hose & Clutch Components Tender Sonitpur Assam 2025

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs, for procurement of multiple automotive components, including Wiper Blade Front, Wiper Blade Rear, Horn Low Tone, Hose, Hose Clamp, Clutch Release Bearing, Release Bearing, Air Horn Assembly, Air Pressure Horn Relay, and Engine Mount Pad for storage at SONITPUR, ASSAM. The BOQ lists 10 items in total, but specific quantities and itemized values are not disclosed. The tender emphasizes supply continuity and compatibility with military vehicles, with a focus on ensuring availability of spare parts across the listed category.

A notable procurement differentiator is the presence of a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation in ordered quantities, both at initial award and during the currency of the contract, at the contracted rates. Delivery timing mechanics reference the last date of the original delivery order and may extend per the option clause, with a minimum extension rule of 30 days. This requires bidders to plan for scalable production and robust inventory management.

This tender is location-bound to Sonitpur, Assam and targets vendors capable of supplying diverse automotive components to the Indian Army, with emphasis on compliance, reliability, and timely delivery under changing demand.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service names include front and rear wiper blades, various automotive hardware and safety horns, hoses and clamps, clutch and bearing assemblies, air horn assemblies and relays, and engine mount pads.
• 10 items in the BOQ; no item-wise quantities disclosed; no explicit technical specs provided in the data.
• The contract contemplates flexible quantities up to 25% more than bid quantity and potential extension up to the original delivery period, with a minimum additional time of 30 days.
• Key consideration is compatibility with military vehicle equipment and standardization across parts; bidders should prepare to demonstrate supply capabilities and timely fulfillment.
• No explicit standards (IS/ISO) or brand mandates are listed in the available data, requiring bidders to verify OEM compatibility during bid submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract rates; additional time calculated as (increased/original) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Delivery timelines will commence from the last date of original delivery order; extended periods follow the same calculation logic.
• Bidders must comply with the option clause and associated delivery recalculations; no fixed quantities are guaranteed.
• Other standard terms such as payment terms, EMD, and specific submission documents are not detailed in the provided data; bidders should seek clarification from the procuring agency before submission.