In May the Indian Army has reissued a global tender to buy 100 wheeled Armored Personal Carriers (APCs) along with varieties of ammunition. The $200 million tender was first issued in 2009 but was cancelled as the Qualitative Requirements were regarded too complicated by the bidders and none of the overseas bidders could comply with the requirements. The Indian Army then floated a request for Information (RFI) in 2012, and last week a global tender has been issued. While the tender has again been sent to the same vendors which were approached in 2009, officials say the Qualitative Requirements have now been watered down slightly, especially on the mobility front so that they are realistic.
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