Tender Overview
- Organization: Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs. Procuring Cricket Bat, Tennis Racket, Cricket Gloves, and Volleyballs per IS 417:1986 and general cricket/tennis federation standards. Scope includes supply of goods with optional quantity variation up to 25% and delivery as per contract terms. Advance sample submission is required for bids; non-applicability for direct buying is noted. Location details are not provided in the tender data.
- Key differentiators include compliance with IS 828 (1979 latest) for bat grades, and federation certifications (ICC for cricket, ITF/AITA for tennis) to ensure product conformance. The tender emphasizes pre-supply approval via Advance Sample(s) and adherence to both national and international standards for each sport item. The absence of a BOQ suggests a goods-only supply contract with unit-level specifications to be met by bidders.
- Unique terms include an option clause permitting a 25% quantity variation during contract execution and a complicated delivery-extension mechanism tied to the original/extended delivery periods. The bid requires bidders to align with these option-driven delivery adjustments and to include all costs in the bid price.
- This tender presents a structured route for suppliers of cricket and tennis equipment to obtain a government procurement contract within the Indian Air Force supply chain, focusing on standard-compliant sporting goods with rigorous quality and approval processes.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories subject to evaluation: - Cricket Bat: Wood blade material, Willow grade, bat dimensions (length ร width), mass in grams, handle material, head/frame/stringing details, string pattern/material, and total maintenance/warranty terms.
- Volleyball: Inflation shape, outer case material, and IS 417:1986 compliance.
- Tennis Racket: Compliance with ITF/AITA requirements; advance sample provision.
 
- Certifications & standards include: IS 828 (1979 latest) for bat grade and conformity, ICC ICC federation requirements, ITF/AITA for tennis, and general IS/ISO guidance as applicable. Product samples must be provided in advance for buyer approval. Other materials include string material, handle material, and frame construction details. Warranty period is expected but not numerically specified.
- Delivery & scope: Scope is limited to supply of goods; no BOQ items are listed. Suppliers should prepare to meet advance sample approvals prior to supply commencement and confirm batch-wise quality on delivery.
- Other features: General features include back material, size, and the outer case material for volleyballs. The tender hints at a comprehensive quality assurance framework and alignment with federation standards.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financials: Not explicitly stated in the provided data; bidders should expect standard government EMD requirements and supporting financial documents.
- Delivery: Option clause allows quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract with calculations based on original/extended delivery periods, minimum 30 days extra unless the original period exceeds that.
- Payment: Not specified in the data; bidders should anticipate standard government payment terms post-delivery.
- Documents: Prepare GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documents for submission per Terms and Conditions. Ensure advance sample readiness where applicable.
- Warranty & penalties: Warranty terms are referenced; actual period not specified. Penalties/LD not detailed in the provided data and should be confirmed during bid finalization.
- Other clauses: Bid-specific ATC document exists; bidders must review and comply with buyer-added terms and scope of supply.
