Indian Air Force Hand Tools & Equipment Tender 2025 - 55 Item List, EMD ₹28,203, PBG/DD Terms

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad range of equipment including handheld brush cutters, steam irons, tree pruners, vacuum cleaners, tool kits, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, robotic vacuum cleaners, portable steamers, heavy-duty extension boards, crash mats, interlocking mats, air pumps, wood logs, metronomes, training aids, banners and various packing, storage, and maintenance items. The procurement encompasses 55 items with an estimated value not disclosed and an EMD of ₹28,203. The contract features a quantity option clause allowing up to 25% variation in ordered quantities at contracted rates, with delivery timing linked to the last delivery order date and adjusted by the formula provided, minimum 30 days. Bidders must comply with the ATC terms and submit a DD-based EMD to the specified SBI Sambra account, along with hard copies within the stated window.

• Organization: Indian Air Force
• Product scope: 55 item catalog across maintenance, training, and facility support equipment
• Location/party: Department Of Military Affairs, tender for government procurement
• Key differentiator: 25% quantity option during both initial and extended delivery windows
• Unique aspects: Bank-based EMD/SSP with post-award DD submission requirement; extended delivery dynamics tied to original vs extended periods

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications were published in the BOQ; items span tools, maintenance gear, mats, and training equipment.
• EMD: ₹28,203; Payable via Account Payee Demand Draft to AIR FORCE PUBLIC FUND ACCOUNT, payable at STATE BANK OF INDIA SAMBRA; scanned DD must accompany bid and hard copy delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Post-award: Performance Security via DD or PBG; DD to be delivered within 15 days of award; submission of scanned DD acceptable in place of original for electronic processes.
• Delivery clause: Option to increase quantity up to 25%, with time extensions calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions may apply during currency of contract.
• ATC consideration: Buyer Uploaded ATC document; standard GeM/GTC-compliant procedures apply.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/PBG: ₹28,203 via DD to SBI Sambra; hard copy delivery within 5 days post bid end/opening; DD copy uploaded with bid.
• Delivery: Option Clause permits up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period recalculated with minimum 30 days; extended time rules apply.
• Payment terms: DD-based EMD; Performance Security via DD or PBG; post-award DD submission within 15 days; geM/ATC terms apply.
• Submission documents: DD proof uploaded; hard copy to buyer within 15 days of award; OEM authorizations and other standard tender documents may be required per ATC.
• Vendor eligibility: Compliance with stated ATC and GeM/GTC norms; maintain ability to supply a multi-item order across diverse categories.