Controller General Of Defence Accounts Ballistic Helmet Tender High Cut with Helmet Fitment 2026

Tender Overview

The purchasing entity is the Controller General Of Defence Accounts under the Department Of Defence. The procurement targets a Ballistic Helmet (High Cut) with Helmet Fitment. Details on start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed; however, a notable qualifier is the 25% quantity adjustment right during and after contract award. This indicates flexible demand planning for defence helmet supply and a potential variation clause influencing supplier capacity and pricing alignment. The scope emphasizes compliant protective headgear suitable for operational use, with emphasis on standardised helmet fitment integration. The unique aspect is the explicit option to scale orders up to a quarter of the bid quantity at contracted rates, impacting inventory and production scheduling.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item focus: Ballistic Helmet (High Cut) with Helmet Fitment for defence applications
• Quantity flexibility: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement; extended period may further adjust under the same rates
• Delivery timing: commencement tied to the last date of the original delivery order; extended periods computed as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extension allowed up to the original delivery period
• No hardware, material, or certification specifics provided in the available data, leaving exact protective rating, weight, size, or compliance standards to be confirmed in subsequent procurement communications

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility clause applies during and after contract; bidder must comply with option clauses
• No EMD amount disclosed in the available information; bidders should verify exact value and submission method
• No start/end dates or location details available; bidders should seek confirmation on delivery location and schedule
• No BOQ items listed; procurement appears to target a single helmet category with helmet-fitment features
• Vendors should be prepared for defence-grade compliance and security documentation as part of standard CGDA procurement processes