Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad category of engine and filtration components, including ENGINE PRIMARY FUEL FILTER ELEMENT, ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT, ENGINE AIR FILTER ELEMENT, HYDRAULIC FILTERS, LUB OIL FILTER, FUEL FILTER, GASKET, HOSE, RADIATOR PARTS and related ASSY items. Estimated value is ₹66,607.20, with the scope defined as supply of GOODS only. Location is Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001. The tender emphasizes a robust after-sales network with established service centers in India and requires OEM warranty certification. A key commercial lever is the option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 50% of bid quantity during and after contract, at contracted rates. This procurement targets rapid deployment and standardization of critical automotive and aircraft support filters and related components. Unique aspects include mandatory OEM warranty submission and a commitment to timely delivery under elastic quantity terms. Overall, the bid aims to secure a reliable, single-source supply chain for maintenance spares used across IAF platforms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope: Supply of Goods only (no manufacturing obligation implied)
- Items covered: 22 total catalogued components including engine and hydraulic filters, gaskets, hoses, rubber pads, water pump, air cleaner assemblies, and radiator-related parts
- Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or post-installation testing; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
- After-sales: Establishment of service centers and training/troubleshooting in India; installation and commissioning support if in scope
- Certification: OEM authenticity and warranty documentation; compliance with supplier qualifications as per ATC/Corrigendum
- Delivery: Elastic delivery period under option clause; minimum delivery lead times to be determined by contract
- EMD: Not specified in available data
- Delivery location: Consignee location within India; no foreign shipment indicated
- Termination/extension: Option to increase quantity by up to 50% during currency of contract; if exercised, delivery period extends proportionally with minimum 30 days
- Evaluation: Price-to-delivery economics under the option clause; adherence to stated warranties and after-sales commitments
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: Option to increase/decrease up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during contract currency
- Scope: Bid price to include all costs; only supply of GOODS
- Documentation: Bids rejected if any required certificates/documents per 18/20 Bid document and ATC/Corrigendum are missing
- Warranty: 1 year warranty; OEM certificates required at time of delivery; service network must cover consignee destinations
- After-sales: Installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting and maintenance support required; service centers must be listed with bid
- Compliance: Bidders must meet all terms in the Buyer Added Terms and Conditions; no explicit EMD amount disclosed in available data
- Delivery terms: Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; extended periods apply if option used
- Payment terms: Not explicitly specified in available data; scope specifies GOODS supply only
- Documentation: Manufacturer/OEM authorizations may be required; bidder must provide required technical compliance certificates and warranties
- Risk: Non-compliance with ATCs or corrigenda may lead to bid rejection
