Indian Army Procurement: Welding Rods, Paints, Consumables, and Fabrication Supplies

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This tender, issued by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, invites bids for a comprehensive supply of various materials with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7910479. The bidding period commences on September 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM and concludes on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The contract encompasses a total quantity of 9492 units across a diverse range of item categories, including but not limited to, cleaning supplies such as a 90 cm x 50 cm duster, a large bamboo supporting structure, and 100 ml bottles of Dettol. Furthermore, the tender requires a variety of welding rods, including mild steel (1.6 mm), silicon bronze (6.30 mm), iron cast super silicon (3.1 mm and 6.3 mm), and copper (4.00 mm). Essential consumables for fabrication and repair are also listed, such as cotton cord (undyed, 2 mm diameter), brazing alloy (copper-zinc solder), soldering flux paste, and thinner for synthetic paints. A significant portion of the tender involves different types of paints, including RFU finishing air-drying matt, RFU enamel exterior synthetic in brave navy blue, RFU finishing synthetic enamel in signal red, RFU finishing synthetic enamel in spray mid-stone, and RFU primer for aluminum, all noted as water-resistant. Additionally, marking ink for textiles in black is required. The tender also specifies the need for fibreboard rigid corrugated boxes in various sizes, including a general "SIZE" and specifically 600x450x300 mm. This procurement, originating from *********** KOTA CITY, is crucial for supporting the operational and maintenance needs of the Indian Army.