Indian Army Armoured LT Electric Power Cable Tender 70 sqmm 3.5 core 1100V IS 9815 Part 1 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for Armoured LT Electric power cable (Heavy duty) 70 sqmm, 3.5 core 1100 volt with Servo Motor Operated Automatic line Voltage Correctors conforming to IS 9815 Part 1, Three Phase. Scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the goods. The tender mandates an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, and delivery timelines linked to original and extended periods. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ government supply experience for similar Category Products and maintain a turnover criterion (three-year average turnover) as per bid documents. The procurement emphasizes solid OEM/primary product reliability with non-obsolescence guarantees of at least 3 years of market life. The contract requires end-to-end execution, from supply through commissioning, with the possibility of quantity adjustments during currency of contract and at contracted rates. This tender presents a high-technology electrical supply and integration challenge for defense-grade infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Armoured LT Electric power cable (Heavy duty) 70 sqmm, 3.5 core, 1100 V; Servo Motor Operated Automatic line Voltage Correctors (Three Phase) in line with IS 9815 Part 1. – Basic scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Standards/Compliance: IS 9815 Part 1 (Three Phase Voltage Correctors) referenced for performance.
• Commercial terms: Delivery schedule aligned to original and extended delivery periods with a minimum additional time of 30 days; option to increase ordered quantity up to 25%.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar government category products for at least 3 years with contracts to be attached.
• Financial: Three-year average turnover requirement is specified in the bid document; proof via audited statements or CA certificate.
• Scope: All-in-cost bid including supply, installation, testing and commissioning (S+I+C).
• Key risk/constraint: No precise BOQ items; emphasis on non-obsolescence and OEM reliability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not explicitly stated; bidders must satisfy standard vendor prerequisites and government bid norms.
• Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease during contract and currency extension; delivery period adjustments follow a defined formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and vendor code creation materials required with bid.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular manufacture and supply to Central/State Govt/PSU; primary product in bunch bids must meet the criterion.
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years as per bid document; OEM turnover criteria also referenced.
• Warranty/Support: Not explicitly detailed; installation and commissioning included; vendor must comply with standard procurement terms.