Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force invites bids for a Hand Held Brush Cutter (V2) under the Department of Military Affairs. The tender seeks a multipower PRIME MOVER with options including plug-in electric motor, petrol engine, or battery-powered electric motor, with CPCB-compliant engines where applicable. Estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹48,950. Scope includes a comprehensive attachment ecosystem: nylon feed head, blade cutters, hedge trimmer, pruner/chain saw, leaf blower, and weeder attachments, plus warranty coverage. Key differentiators include OEM verification, ISO 9001 certification, and in-country after-sales support requirements. The award will consider delivery readiness, compliance with stated standards, and supply of a full scope set at contract rates. The option clause allows quantity variations up to 25% during and post-contract with delivery periods recalculated accordingly.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Hand Held Brush Cutter (V2) with multiple power options (electric plug-in, petrol, or battery-powered)
- Power/Performance: Power Rating (W); Cut Width/Diameter in mm; engine/CPCB norms compliance for petrol options
- Attachments: Nylon feed head, blade cutter (with various blade counts), hedge trimmer, pruner/chain saw, leaf blower, weeder; all inclusive in scope
- Shaft/Hardware: Shaft material/type, shaft length (mm); handle, harness, castor wheels, and ergonomic features
- Battery/power specifics: Battery chemistry/voltage, number of batteries, run time, and charger included
- Additional: tool-free attachment changes, circular saw attachments, blade material/type, and maximum blade diameter
- Warranties: coverage on equipment, prime mover, and battery; service levels aligned with Atc requirements
- Standards: ISO 9001 requisite; BIS/type tests and OEM authorizations where applicable
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹48,950; submission via bank guarantee or online deposit per tender terms
- Delivery: option-based quantity adjustments up to 25%, with time recalculation per clause; extended delivery times guided by the formula
- Compliance: OEM/Authorized Seller with registered Indian office for after-sales support; IS/ISO standards as specified; BIS/type test documents
- Warranty & Service: defect rectification within 5 days; penalties 0.5% per week; cumulative penalties cap at 10% of contract value; PBG adjustments possible
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations, technical compliance certificates; bid must upload all prescribed certificates
- Eligibility: ISO 9001 certification holder; OEM verification certificates; vendor must meet all product-spec certificates as per bid
- Payment terms: to be defined in final contract; ensure timely servicing within warranty period and post-warranty support terms
