Indian Army Lead Acid Storage Batteries Tender IS 14257 conformance for V2 Light Weight High Cranking 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Lead Acid Storage Batteries for motor vehicles with light weight and high cranking performance, conforming to IS 14257 (Q3) and IS 14257 Table 2 reference 20 h rate capacity. The estimated value is not disclosed; the EMD is ₹73,936. The project requires submission of Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award, with Buyer approvals or modification lists within 10 days and supply aligned to approved drawings. Bidders must ensure non-obsolescence, with a minimum of 1 year residual market life for offered products. GST obligations are bidder-driven, with reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted rate. Compliance with data sheet matching and OEM/BOQ alignment is essential. The bid must reflect product data sheets, and the bidder must show 3 years of regular manufacture/supply to government entities. A Non-Disclosure Declaration is required. These terms govern the bid submission and post-award design approvals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Lead Acid Storage Batteries for motor vehicles, light weight, high cranking.
• Standards: IS 14257 (including Q3) with reference 20 h rate capacity per Table 2.
• Data submission: Upload product Data Sheet; ensure parameter consistency; mismatch may lead to rejection.
• Delivery context: Schedule tied to approval of Detailed Design Drawings; delay in buyer approval extends delivery without LD.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in manufacturing/supplying similar batteries to central/state government bodies (OEMs or through resellers).
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; NDA; vendor code prerequisites.
• EMD: ₹73,936; exact payment terms to be as per tender.
• Hazard handling: Comply with transport/handling/safety regulations; mark packaging with hazard details.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹73,936; provide receipt or deposit as specified.
• Drawing approvals: Submit Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days; buyer to approve or request modifications within 10 days; LD-free extension for buyer delays.
• Experience: 3 years of regular manufacture/supply of same/similar category products to government bodies; provide contract copies.
• NDA: Submit Non-Disclosure Declaration on bidder letterhead.
• Data Sheet: Upload data sheets; ensure exact parameter match with offered product.
• OBsolescence: Offered products must have at least 1 year residual life; not end-of-life by OEM within that period.
• GST: Bidder bears GST implications; reimbursement as actuals or as per applicable rate, whichever is lower, up to quoted GST.
• Safety: Hazardous material precautions and labelling per regulations for transport/dispatch.