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DRDO Activated Carbon Sphere Tender Procurement 2025 DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

Bid Publish Date

01-Dec-2025, 5:00 pm

Bid End Date

22-Dec-2025, 12:00 pm

Location

GWALIOR , MADHYA PRADESH

Progress

Issue01-Dec-2025, 5:00 pm
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Quantity

800

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 3

FILTER CANDLES ACTIVATED CARBON WATER TREATMENT CONSUMABLES

Tender Overview

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) invites bids for the Activated Carbon Sphere category under a government procurement process. The scope is limited to supply of Goods with no BOQ items listed, indicating a possibly small or undefined quantity. The ATC specifies a quantity variation clause allowing a 25% increase/decrease at contract placement and during the currency, at contracted rates. Bidder must attach bank details via a scanned cancelled cheque. The procurement is managed by the DRDO under the Department of Defence Research & Development, with no start/end dates and no estimated value disclosed in the data provided. A notable differentiator is the option clause governing delivery extensions based on quantity adjustments and original delivery timelines. This tender emphasizes supply-chain readiness and financial transparency via bank documentation requirement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Category: Activated Carbon Sphere
  • Scope: Only supply of Goods (no services or installation mentioned)
  • Quantity variation: Up to 25% increase or decrease at contract award; further adjustments possible during contract currency
  • Delivery timing rule: Delivery period calculated from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
  • Banking requirement: Scan copy of cancelled cheque / bank detail must be attached
  • BOQ: No items listed, suggesting potential flexibility or missing data in the tender data
  • Standards/Testing: Not specified in the provided data; no IS/ISO requirements listed
  • Location/Authority: Government defense research body under DRDO; procurement location not disclosed

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in the data; bidders should anticipate standard DRDO practices
  • Payment terms: Not specified in the data; expect standard departmentTerms that may include payment on delivery or post-acceptance
  • Delivery schedule: Linked to option clause; exact delivery dates not provided
  • Submission documents: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations (as typical in defense procurements)
  • Warranty/AMC: Not specified; bidders should verify DRDO ATC for post-delivery support
  • Eligibility criteria: Not specified; look for required experience in supplying similar goods to defense/public sector bodies
  • Contract scope: Limited to supply of goods; no installation or services mentioned
  • Other clauses: Purchaser reserves right to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% and extend delivery as per formula; bidders must comply with ATC terms

Key Specifications

  • Activated Carbon Sphere – product category

  • Scope: Only supply of Goods

  • Delivery: 25% quantity variation allowed, extended period rules apply

  • Delivery-time calculation: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days

  • Bank details: scanned cancelled cheque required

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows ±25% quantity change at contract and during currency

  • Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order with formula-based extension

  • Bank details must accompany bid via cancelled cheque

  • No BOQ items listed; total scope subject to DRDO confirmation

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in data; bidders should await ATC for common DRDO payment schedule (possible delivery-based or milestone payments)

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period starts from last date of original delivery order; extended time computed as (Increase/Original) × Original period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in data; check standard DRDO ATC for LD, penalties, or performance bonds

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience supplying activated carbon or related goods to defense/public sector bodies

  • GST registration and compliance with tax requirements

  • Financial capacity to absorb supply risk and finance initial production

  • OEM authorization if bidding on behalf of a supplier

  • Compliance with DRDO procurement terms and ability to provide bank details with bid

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar supplies

4

Audited financial statements or financial solvency documents

5

EMD submission proof (if required by DRDO ATC)

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance to goods-supply

7

OEM authorization letter (if bidding on behalf of OEM)

8

scanned copy of cancelled cheque / bank details

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about MADHYA PRADESH tender market

How to bid for the DRDO activated carbon sphere tender in 2025

Bidders should prepare a technical bid demonstrating supply capability for activated carbon spheres, attach GST and PAN, provide experience certificates for similar defense-grade goods, and include a scanned cancelled cheque with bank details. Ensure compliance with the option clause allowing ±25% quantity changes and delivery-time calculations per ATC.

What documents are required for DRDO activation carbon sphere procurement

Required documents typically include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar supplies, audited financial statements, EMD proof, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations if applicable, and a scanned cancelled cheque for bank details. Verify any updates in the ATC before submission.

What are the delivery terms for the DRDO activated carbon sphere bid

Delivery terms permit a 25% quantity fluctuation and permit extended delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. Delivery starts after the last date of the original delivery order; monitor for any revised timelines in the ATC.

What is the scope of supply under the DRDO ATC for carbon spheres

Scope is limited to the supply of Goods only, with no installation or after-sales service specified in the data. Bidder should confirm any service expectations and warranty terms in the final ATC from DRDO.

Which bank detail documents must accompany the DRDO tender

A scanned copy of the cancelled cheque or bank detail must be attached to the bid. This supports payment processing and ensures banking information accuracy aligned with DRDO procurement requirements.

What standards or certifications are required for DRDO procurement of carbon spheres

The provided data does not specify standards. Bidders should await DRDO ATC for any ISI/ISO or material-grade requirements and ensure readiness to supply compliant activated carbon spheres if mandated.