Supply of Earthing and Lightning Protection System Materials for Indian Army Installations

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This tender, initiated by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, specifically for the Indian Army, concerns the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of materials essential for earthing and lightning protection systems. With Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7911394, the procurement process commences on 11-09-2026 at 11:00 PM and concludes on 14-09-2026 at 9:00 AM. The detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) outlines a significant total quantity of 2844 items, encompassing a diverse array of components. These include air termination rods (12 mm dia and 300 mm long), testing point terminal blocks constructed from gunmetal and phosphorus bronze, and various conductors such as aluminium strips (25 x 3 mm) and galvanized iron strips (32 x 6 mm). The tender also specifies requirements for GI pipes (20 mm diameter, 1.5 m long) from reputable manufacturers like Jindal, Tata, and Kalinga, alongside a substantial galvanized steel earthing plate (600 x 600 x 6 mm) with pre-drilled holes. Further items include CI earth pit covers with MS frames, insulating PVC blocks with clamps, charcoal, salt, light-grade GI pipe (40 mm dia), 43-grade OPC cement in 50 kg HDPE bags from leading brands like Birla Gold, Ambuja, and Ultratech, as well as free-from-vegetation coarse sand and graded coarse aggregates of 20 mm and 40 mm sizes. This comprehensive procurement is vital for ensuring robust and reliable earthing infrastructure for military installations.