Indian Army PVC Insulated Copper Cable & MCBs Tender 2026 ISI 694 IS/IEC 60898 India

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for PVC insulated copper cables (single core and multi-core, circular sheathed with rigid conductor) ISI marked to IS 694 and MCBs for AC operation marked to IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1). The scope is strictly supply of goods, with an option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract execution. Bidders must ensure ISO 9001 certification and meet turnover and experience criteria as defined in the tender terms. A detailed GST consideration is noted, with GST payable by bidders per applicable rates. The procurement emphasizes standard compliance and delivery efficiency under a cap with extended delivery windows if optioned, and requires vendor code creation documentation.

Key differentiators include the ISI 694 compliance for cables and IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1) conformance for MCBs, along with ISO 9001 certification for the bidder or OEM. The tender requires supply-only scope, not installation, and highlights a transparent payment/turnover framework, with explicit documentation expectations to participate.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Products: PVC insulated copper cables (single core and multi-core circular sheathed with rigid conductor) complying with IS 694 (ISI marked).
• Accessories: Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) for AC operation compliant with IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1).
• Quality & Certification: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM.
• Documentation: Bidders must upload PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; turnover evidence for last 3 years; past project experience documents; ensure scope is strictly supply-only.
• Special terms: Quantity may be increased up to 25%; delivery window adjusted proportionally; GST payable per actuals or applicable rates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in available data; verify in bid document.
• Eligibility: Minimum average annual turnover as per bid document; turnover evidence via audited balance sheets or CA certificate for last 3 years.
• Delivery: Supply-only; delivery schedule governed by option clause and original delivery timeline; extended time calculation as per formula with a 30-day minimum where applicable.
• Documentation: PAN, GST, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; ISO 9001 certificate requirement; prior experience proof acceptable via contracts/invoices.
• Payment: GST treatment as per rates; payment terms aligned with supply-only scope; no installation charges.
• Penalties/LD: Not specified in data; refer to ATC for clarity.