Indian Air Force Calibration Services for Fluid Flow, Density and Viscosity NABL/CSIR Labs Bid 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for calibration services focusing on fluid flow, density and viscosity with eligibility for NABL/CSIR/any Government Approved Lab or service provider. The contract contemplates quantity and duration flexibility up to 50% at issue, with further adjustments allowed post-award within 50%. The seller must provide all calibration items, while the buyer specifies no calibrated assets themselves. This opportunity targets laboratories accredited or approved to perform precise calibration for defense-relevant instrumentation, emphasizing reliability and traceability to national standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service categories: calibration and servicing for fluid flow, density, and viscosity parameters.
• Approved labs: NABL, CSIR-affiliated or other Government-approved labs or service providers.
• Item delivery: calibration items to be supplied by the seller; performance against agreed standards to be demonstrated by the laboratory.
• Documentation: mandatory certificates and compliance documents as per bid document, ATC, and corrigenda.
• Scope uncertainty: no BOQ items published; the exact test methods, reference standards, and acceptance criteria are to be defined within the bidding process.
• Contract flexibility: quantity and duration modifications up to 50% during bidding and after award.
• Quality expectations: adherence to standard calibration practices and traceability.
• Delivery/installation: not explicitly specified; alignment with defense procurement norms required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and exact financial terms are not disclosed; bidders must prepare certificates and documents listed in ATC.
• The buyer reserves the right to modify contract quantity or duration by up to 50% at issue and post-award within the same limit.
• Item delivery details specify that calibration items are provided by the seller.
• Mandatory uploads of certificates and technical documents are required to participate.
• No specific BOQ items are published; bidders should anticipate defense-grade calibration service requirements and compliance with procurement rules.