Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Machining Assistance for VMC Operations of Cover Cable Thane Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for machining assistance for VMC operations of cover cable (drawing 042362A-00) in Thane, Maharashtra. The scope covers all machining steps on an aluminium alloy plate 30 mm thick with input/output as per LF 8022250793, excluding surface treatment. The tender limits participation to 16 pre-qualified firms, ensuring a controlled, quality-focused selection. A key differentiator is the explicit requirement to handle material security deposit for batch size of at least 50 units. The procurement uses a limited tender approach against a defined scope, with an option clause governing quantity fluctuations up to 50% of bid quantity during contract currency. The arrangement emphasizes on-time delivery aligned to the original delivery period and extended timelines, subject to the calculation formula. This tender presents a targeted, technically constrained opportunity for small-to-mid scale engineering suppliers operating in VMC-based finishing and assembly. Important unique aspects include dedicated supplier eligibility, and the emphasis on defect-free handling and dispatch after finishing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Input material: Aluminium alloy plate, 30 mm thick (as per drawing 042362A-00)
• Operations: All machining operations for cover cable as per scope, excluding surface treatment
• Drawing/LF reference: 042362A-00; LF: 7112706038; subsequent operations follow 042362A-00 without surface treatment
• Responsibilities: Firm to manage material handling and dispatch; safeguard materials against damage/theft until finished components are handed over
• Security deposit: Material security deposit for batch size minimum 50 units
• Eligibility constraint: Limited to 16 pre-qualified firms; list includes Forward Manufacturing Company, K.A. Engineering, Mark Engineering, and others
• Scope of work link: Against LF No. 8022250793; all operations per the SOW

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% during contract, with extended time calculated as ((Increase/Original) × Original delivery period) subject to a minimum of 30 days
• Eligibility: Limited tender with 16 identified firms; firm list includes 16 named entities with acceptance criteria aligned to the SOW
• Delivery timing: Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; extended periods follow the same proportional rule
• Material handling: Firm responsible for safeguarding input material until completion handover
• Security deposit: Minimum batch deposit specified at 50 units; amount/format not disclosed in excerpt
• Documentation: All terms and conditions apply per scope; compliance with attached ATC clauses required
• Discretionary terms: Observance of surface treatment exclusion and exact drawing compliance is mandatory