Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites a tender for a broad category of vehicle spare parts and assemblies including SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LOCKS, PLUG SPARK, RATCHET STARTER, CARBURETOR, FUEL TANK COVER, GASKETS, DOOR TRIM, WATER STRIP, YOKE WINCH, PROPELLER SHAFT, HOSE, AIR PIPE, FILTER ELEMENT, and MUD FLAP COVER from a Gurudaspur, Punjab supplier base. The BOQ lists 14 items but exact quantities and unit measurements are not disclosed; the estimated value remains undisclosed. A 25% quantity variation is permitted at contract placement and during the contract term at contracted rates. An advance sample approval is required within 5 days of contract award, with modifications communicated within 5 days. The option clause governs delivery extensions, with minimum 30 days added time.
- Organization: Indian Army
- Location: Gurudaspur, Punjab
- Category: Vehicle spare parts & assemblies
- Key differentiator: mandatory advance sample approval and post-award quantity variation
- Unique clause: non-obsolescence of items with 1 year residual market life per terms
Technical Specifications & Requirements
No explicit technical specifications are provided in the tender data. However, the contract requires advance sample submission within 5 days of award, and the buyer will approve or provide a modification list within 5 days. If the buyer delays approval, the delivery period may be adjusted without LD. The supplier must ensure supply as per approved sample, and bulk manufacturing is contingent on conforming specifications. The tender also requires bidders to quote only non-obsolete items with at least a 1-year residual market life.
- Items: SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LOCKS, PLUG SPARK, etc. (14 total items in BOQ)
- Sample: advance sample within 5 days of award
- Approval: approval or modification list within 5 days of sample submission
- Obligation: supply per approved sample; LD not applied for buyer delays in sample approval
- Market viability: no obsolete items; minimum 1-year residual life required
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
Key terms include an option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract award and during contract execution, with delivery time adjustments calculated as (Increased quantity Ă· Original quantity) Ă— Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Bidder must provide an undertaking of sound financial standing and ensure compliance with non-obsolescence. Additional terms require advance sample submission, adherence to contract specifications, and potential contract termination for major deviations. Bidders should not be in liquidation or insolvency and must submit required undertakings and documentation to participate.
