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Optical Storage Media,Optical Storage Media,Secondary Sealed Cells and Batteries For Portable Appli

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Optical Storage Media,Optical Storage Media,Secondary Sealed Cells and Batteries For Portable Appli”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 15:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8113100. Who can bid: Bidder or its OEM must have supplied same or similar products for at least 2 years to government or PSU buyers; Bidder or its OEM must have supplied 80% of the bid quantity in at least one of the last three financial years. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply of optical discs and nickel-cadmium batteries to the Indian Army, for makers with two years of similar supply experience

The Indian Army is buying optical storage media and sealed nickel-cadmium cells and batteries conforming to IS 16048 (Part 1), with a total quantity of 300 pieces. Delivery is to Bangalore within 15 days. The contract is awarded through a two-packet bid with a reverse auction among technically qualified bidders.

Who can win it

  • Bidder or its OEM must have supplied same or similar products for at least 2 years to government or PSU buyers
  • Bidder or its OEM must have supplied 80% of the bid quantity in at least one of the last three financial years
  • Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India must be registered with the Competent Authority

Key facts

How bids are judged
Total value wise evaluation, then reverse auction among technically qualified bidders
Published
03 Oct 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8113100

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