Indian Air Force Printed Circuit Board (Q3) Tender India 2026 - IS/IS0 (PCB) Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a supplier for Printed Circuit Board (Q3) under a government procurement process in India. The notice emphasizes board layers, board thickness, and warranty as core technical aspects, with service availability requirements and post-award support expectations. Key differentiators include mandatory functional service centers in consignees’ states, dedicated service support lines, and an escalation matrix. The tender requires non-obsolete components with 7 years residual market life and shelf life of at least 2 years, ensuring ongoing supply viability. The procurement is structured to secure reliable PCB supply through OEM participation, with compliance to service obligations and post-sale support. Notably, there is no BOQ itemization, indicating a potentially broad or framework-like scope and a focus on qualifying suppliers with robust service capabilities and warranty terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Printed Circuit Board (Q3)
• Key technical parameters: Layer, Board Thickness; limited detail suggests reliance on OEM specifications and standard PCB practices
• Warranty: implied requirement; ensure coverage period aligns with OEM warranty terms
• Quality/obsolescence clause: products must not be end-of-life within the next 7 years
• Shelf life: minimum 2 years shelf life; minimum 1 year usable life remaining at supply
• Service requirements: functional Service Centre in each consignee state for carry-in warranty; establish centre within 30 days of award; dedicated toll-free support; escalation matrix
• Certification/documentation: bidders must provide required certificates to avoid rejection; past experience proof accepted via contracts, invoices, client certificates, or third-party notes
• BOQ status: No items listed; implies generic PCB supply or framework arrangement

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial health: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking
• Product life cycle: offer only non-obsolete PCB with at least 7 years residual market life
• Shelf life/usable life: minimum 2 years shelf life; at supply date, at least 1 year usable life remaining
• Sub-contracting/assignment: no assignment or sub-contracting without prior written consent from buyer; joint liability retained
• Service commitment: functional service centre in each state; toll-free service line; escalation matrix
• Documentation: upload all certificates as requested; missing documents may lead to rejection
• Past experience proof: contract/invoice-based or client certificates acceptable; multiple valid formats