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Pensioners' Portal - Egovernance Initiative Of Department Of Pension And Pensioners' Welfare Government Of India
CENTRAL DELHI, DELHI
Posted:
22 January 2025
Closed:
12 February 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) for external laboratory testing of firefighting foam concentrates in Rewari, Haryana. Scope centers on testing AFFF & AR-AFFF per IS 4989:2018, including sampling, conditioning, testing, and a signed report traceable to IS 4989 clauses/annexes. Delivery timelines require testing to begin within 3 working days of sample receipt and complete within 15 working days per product/grade, with an option for urgent needs as per bid schedule. The estimated value is ₹45,430.00, signaling a focused, high-precision QA contract. Unique features include the mandatory NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) or BIS recognition requirement and a defined test-method mapping to annexes. The procurement emphasizes traceable methodologies and formal accredited reports, ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality for firefighting foam concentrates.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope: Functional testing of firefighting foam concentrates per IS 4989:2018 including visual, pH, sludge, surface tension, spreading coefficient, foam expansion, and 25% drain time.
- Classes/Types: Coverage for AFFF and AR-AFFF as applicable to buyer samples.
- Accreditation: Laboratory must hold NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) for the relevant scope or be a BIS-recognized laboratory for IS 4989 tests; provide accreditation certificate, scope, validity, and equipment list per IS 4989 Annex/PM Annex-B.
- Deliverables: Formal test report mapping tests to IS 4989:2018 clauses/annexes with methods, results, and uncertainties where applicable.
- Timelines: Start testing within 3 working days of sample receipt; complete within 15 working days; urgent requirements may apply per bid schedule.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery Terms: Testing timelines as specified; delivery alignment with IS 4989:2018 requirements.
- Documents: NABL BIS accreditation certificate, list of qualified personnel, list of test equipment, sample handling SOPs.
- Bid Submissions: Vendors must be prepared to begin work within 3 days and deliver within 15 days; ensure traceability to annexes.
- Eligibility: ISO/IEC 17025 or BIS recognition required; provide accreditation details and scope.
- Additional terms include the option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract and extension rules as specified by the purchaser.
