Indian Army Digital RIC Hearing Aid Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026 - ISI/DFS Compliant Specifications & Warranty

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for a Digital RIC Hearing Aid in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. Although the BOQ shows 0 items, the scope includes supply of hearing aid devices with potential quantity variations under an option clause of up to ±25% of bid quantity. Delivery terms reference the original and extended periods, with a formula-based time extension and a minimum of 30 days. A unique emphasis is placed on compliance with the Defence Food Specification and warranty provisions, indicating a combined equipment and aftercare requirement under DFS standards. The tender’s distinguishing factors include a government defense context, possible large-scale stock dispersion, and post-acceptance sampling by CFL/FIU authorities, underscoring traceability and quality control. This is a formal procurement with stringent acceptance and warranty provisions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Digital RIC Hearing Aid (no explicit BOQ items available)
• Standards/Compliance: Defence Food Specification adherence; warranty as per DFS appendix; post-acceptance sampling by CFL/FIU; samples may be drawn within three working days if required
• Quality/Testing: warranty period defined in DFS; stock may be tested for compliance after acceptance; supplier may be asked to verify performance under Indian climate and storage conditions
• Delivery & Flexibility: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; delivery timeline calculated as (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extended delivery permitted within original period
• Context: government defense procurement with strict documentation and post-delivery verification requirements

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not stated in the excerpt; bidders must align with standard defense procurement practice and provide security deposit per bid guidelines
• Warranty: items must conform to DFS and remain defect-free for the warranty period specified in the DFS
• Sampling: CFL/FIU may requisition stock samples at supplier’s risk; notification and 3 working days response
• Delivery: delivery period aligned to original order date; option period may extend delivery time within extended period
• Documentation: typical GST, PAN, experience, financials, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance records required
• Compliance: bidders must acknowledge option clause and adhere to extended delivery terms if exercised