Indian Army GI Tubing & Valve Materials Tender Bardhaman West Bengal IS 4003/IS 16176 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a diverse range of materials including GI tubing in multiple bore sizes, gate valves in gun metal, ball valves for high pressure, a 3 m Ganti pickaxe with smooth handle, Heavy Duty Pipe Wrench as per IS 4003 (Q3), and Threading equipment per IS 16176 (Q3). Scope spans 20–50 mm bore tubing, assorted bore valves, and associated hardware with installation and maintenance at Pump Houses under Zone 03. The location is Bardhaman, West Bengal (713101). The procurement emphasizes BIS marking, IS standards compliance, and NABL/ILAC testing certifications where applicable. Key differentiators include adherence to specified standards, availability of test certificates, and long-term supply readiness. This tender involves multiple item categories and requires rigorous documentation to enable vendor qualification for military supply chains.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: Conformity to standards with BIS marked products; testing certificates from Government/NABL/ILAC accredited labs to prove conformity; IS 4003 for heavy duty pipe wrenches; IS 16176 for tapered pipe threads.
• Product scope & specs: Varied bore GI tubing (20–50 mm), gate valves (25–50 mm gun metal), 20–25 mm ball valves high pressure, 50 mm bore gate valve gun metal, 40 mm bore etc.; Ganti Pickaxe with handle ≥2 kg and 3 m length; heavy-duty pipe wrench as per IS 4003; threading tools per IS 16176.
• Physical & dimensional: Nominal sizes in mm and inches, jaw thickness, movable jaw length, handle length, die head features, and thread parameters per item; detailed test reports must cover all parameters. Warranty period to be specified in the bid.
• Quality & testing: Availability of test reports from central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs; copies of test reports to be furnished on demand; warranty terms to be clarified in the offer.
• Delivery & certification: BIS marking and conformity certificates; eligibility to supply military-grade hardware; OEM authorizations to be provided if required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in data; bidders should confirm amount and payment mode during bid; ensure submission with bid documents.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period terms are linked to original and extended orders; options allow quantity variation up to 25% with adjusted delivery time rules. Minimum 30 days extension guidance applies.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; certificates of conformity; test reports; OEM authorizations if required.
• Financial terms: GST applicability to be assessed by bidders; reimbursement as per actuals or quoted rate, whichever is lower.
• Penalties: Demurrage at 0.5% of total contract value per day for unlifted items beyond 48 hours; destruction after one month if not lifted. Other standard terms apply as per BOQ and ATC.