Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a diverse range of consumables and equipment including floor cleaners, dusting cloth, pillows, LAMY pens, bubble roll, washing machine components, HP LaserJet 2606 SDW drum, oil diffuser, cell batteries, paint sand stone, white distemper, and paint brushes. The notice indicates a multi-item category with 12 BOQ items and potential quantity fluctuations up to 50% under an option clause, at contracted rates. The procurement targets central/state government-style suppliers with proven supply of similar items and OEM authorisation where applicable, ensuring products remain in market life for at least 2 years. The bid emphasizes NDA compliance and non-disclosure requirements.
Key differentiator includes the mandatory OEM authorization for authorized distributors, a two-year market-life criterion for all items, and a flexible quantity option clause enabling up to 50% variation. This tender poses a broad, multi-product supply contract requiring diversified product knowledge and strong compliance to buyer terms while maintaining competitive pricing. Bidders should align with GST considerations and provide verifiable contracts to demonstrate prior government experience.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
The tender lists 12 items but provides no technical specifications in the data. bidders should prepare bids that align with common govt procurement norms: floor cleaners, textiles, and stationery items that are non-obsolete with at least 2 years residual life. OEM authorization, and factory/quality certifications are pivotal. The bid requires Manufacturer Authorization if the bidder is an authorized distributor. A non-disclosure declaration must be uploaded. The option clause allows 50% quantity variation during the contract period, with delivery timelines calculated proportionally to original delivery periods and minimum 30 days.
The absence of explicit standards means bidders should rely on standard government procurement expectations, ensuring items are serviceable, non-obsolete, and supply-ready for government use. GST handling is bidder-driven, with reimbursement as per actuals or capped at quoted GST percentage. The bid also requires proofs of prior supply to central/state Govt or PSUs for two years, with contracts submitted as evidence.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financial Security: Not explicitly stated in the data; bidders must align with standard government practice and submit an EMD as per tender norms.
- Experience: Must have supplied similar items to Central/State Govt or PSU for 2 years prior to bid opening; primary product must meet the criterion in bunch bids.
- Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider details required for authorized distributors; include name, designation, address, email, phone.
- NDA Declaration: Required on bidder letterhead, with explicit non-disclosure commitments and penalties for breach.
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% at contract at contracted rates; delivery timing adjusted accordingly with minimum 30 days.
- Delivery & Payment: Details not specified; bidders should anticipate standard govt terms including timely delivery and payment terms aligned with purchase orders.
- Compliance: Bidders must ensure products are not end-of-life before 2 years residual market life and quote non-obsolete items.
- Documentation: GST, PAN, prior contracts, OEM authorizations, NDA, and technical compliance documents as per terms.
