Assam Rifles Tie Rod End Puller Procurement Cachar Assam 788001 2025 – OEM Authorization, Sample Approval Terms

Tender Overview

Assam Rifles, operating under the Central Armed Police Forces, invites bids for a Tie Rod End Puller to support field maintenance across the Cachar, Assam 788001 region. The tender references OEM/authorized supplier engagement, with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and contract-extension rights at contracted rates. Key terms include mandatory OEM authorization for distributors, and a requirement for an advance sample approval process prior to bulk manufacturing, including a 5-day sample submission and a 7-day modification cycle. The procurement emphasizes post-award conformity to an approved sample and potential delivery-time adjustments if approvals are delayed. While the tender omits specific itemized BOQ values, it mandates adherence to buyer-specified approval, support, and compliance procedures. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of rapid, compliant rollout with a clear emphasis on after-sales service, local accountability, and timely supply under fluctuation allowances. Unique aspects include the explicit advance-sample protocol and the option-based delivery cadence tied to the last delivery order date, ensuring biders plan inventory and lead times precisely for Cachar operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Tie Rod End Puller
• No explicit performance specs provided in the tender data
• Key process requirements:
  • OEM Authorization: Submit with OEM details for authorized distributors
  • Imported products: Must have registered Indian office for after-sales service
  • Advance sample approval: Submit 1 sample within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or list modifications within 7 days; bulk supply to follow the approved sample
  • If buyer delays sample approval, delivery period may be reset without LD
  • Samples supplied for testing to be provided by contractor at no cost

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery & extension: Additional time can extend up to the original delivery period during option exercise
• OEM/Authorisation: Mandatory authorization form/certificate with OEM details
• After-sales: For imported items, an Indian office for service support is required
• Sample timing: Advance sample required before bulk manufacturing; approved or modification list provided within 7 days
• LD/Penalties: Terms mention no explicit LD but allow delivery-time adjustments tied to approvals; full contract compliance expected