Director General of National Cadet Corps AIR COOLER Tender India 2026 – Govt Procurement of Air Cooling Equipment

Tender Overview

The Director General of National Cadet Corps (DGNCC), under the Department of Defence, invites bids for an AIR COOLER procurement. The tender outlines an option clause allowing a flexible quantity change up to 25% at contract award and again during the contract currency at contracted rates. Delivery schedules reference a minimum time frame and proportional extension calculations. The bid requires bidders with prior government sector experience, a data sheet matching product specifics, and a malicious code certificate. The opportunity targets suppliers experienced in supplying similar cooling equipment to central or state governments, with emphasis on compatibility with defence procurement standards. The anticipated scope includes supply of air cooling units to support DGNCC operations, with quantities subject to contractual adjustments. The absence of BOQ items indicates a broad, configurable requirement rather than a fixed catalog of products. The emphasis on data-sheet conformity and cyber-security declarations highlights the need for reliability and compliance in government supply chains.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: AIR COOLER
• Key contractual terms include quantity flex up to 25% at bid and during currency of contract
• Delivery period: calculated as (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
• Data Sheet submission required; products must align with technical parameters provided in the bid
• Mandatory certificates: Malicious Code Certificate confirming no embedded malware in hardware/software
• Experience criteria: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar govt-category products for at least 3 years before bid opening
• Data sheet cross-verification and OEM/authorisation documentation mandatory
• EMD/financial guarantees: not explicitly disclosed in available data; bidders should prepare standard govt bid deposits

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause authorizes + up to 25% quantity increase at contract placement and during currency
• Bidders must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; a signed undertaking is required
• Regular government/PSU/public-listed company supply experience of 3 years in similar category products
• Mandatory Data Sheet upload; any mismatch may lead to rejection
• Malicious Code Certificate required: declaration that hardware/software does not contain embedded malicious code
• Data sheet alignment with product specifications is essential for bid evaluation