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The Indian Air Force invites bids for a Handheld Brush Cutter (V3) Q2 to be supplied to Amritsar, Punjab 143001. Estimated value: ₹167,400. Bidders must ensure compliance with warranty, service support, and documentation requirements. The contract emphasizes post-sale service coverage with functional service centers in the CONCERNING STATES and a 2-year OEM warranty from final acceptance. Key differentiators include on-site/installation support, training, and maintenance capabilities across India. This procurement focuses on reliable, field-ready vegetation management tools for air force installations. The absence of BOQ items suggests bidding against a defined item category rather than a line-item list.
Warranty: 2 years from final acceptance or completion of installation/testing
Service capability: Functional Service Centre in each consignee state; establish within 30 days if absent
Post-sales: Installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, maintenance service group in INDIA
Documentation: Upload signed ATC; required certificates/documents to avoid bid rejection
Delivery/installation expectations: On-site support and service access near consignee destinations
EMD not specified in available data; ensure pre-qualification as per buyer norms
2-year OEM warranty with certificates to be submitted at delivery
Functional Service Centres required in each consignee state; 30-day setup
Installation/commissioning/training included; evidence of service network needed
Payment will be released after submission of evidence of a Functional Service Centre and successful installation/acceptance.
Delivery and installation timelines will be defined post-award; bidders must be ready to establish service presence within 30 days.
Penalties not explicitly detailed in available data; expected to align with standard government procurement LD clauses.
Not under liquidation or court receivership
Functional service capability in required states or ability to establish within 30 days
Submission of ATC-compliant certificates and OEM authorizations
Quantity
6
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
5
Warranty Period
2 years
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Handheld Brush Cutter (V3) (Q2)
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
AMRITSAR CITY
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | AMRITSAR CITY | AMRITSAR CITY | - | - | 6 | 30 | - |
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates in related equipment supply
Financial statements demonstrating financial stability
EMD documents (as applicable by procurement norms)
Technical bid/documentation demonstrating compliance with ATC
OEM authorization/certificates (where applicable)
Certificate of non-liquidity or non-bankruptcy status
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Bidders must upload ATC-compliant certificates, provide OEM authorization, and demonstrate a functional service centre in Punjab or commit to establishing one within 30 days of award. Ensure a 2-year OEM warranty and installation/training plan is included. Complete submission of GST, PAN, and financial documents with bid.
Required documents include GST registration, PAN card, experience certificates for similar instruments, financial statements, EMD documents if applicable, OEM authorizations, and the signed ATC. Ensure all certificates are current and uploaded with the bid.
The successful bidder must provide a 2-year OEM warranty from final acceptance or post-installation testing. OEM warranty certificates must be submitted at delivery, and the warranty covers rectification of breakdowns during the period with service support in India.
Bidder must have a functional service centre in the state of the consignee or establish one within 30 days of award. Proof of the service centre and maintenance capability is required, with installation, commissioning, and training included in the scope.
Estimated value is ₹167,400 for a Handheld Brush Cutter (V3) under the IAF Department of Military Affairs, located in Amritsar, Punjab. The category specifies a government handheld tool procurement project with a standard warranty and service terms.
Bidders must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy, submit all required certificates, demonstrate installation/maintenance capability in India, and provide a 2-year warranty. They should also show capability to establish local service centers or have existing ones in Punjab.
Explicit standards are not provided; bidders should ensure ISI/IS 550-style compliance where applicable and include OEM certifications. Maintain installation/training documentation and service capabilities to meet government procurement expectations.
If a service centre does not exist in the consignee state at bidding, the successful bidder must establish one within 30 days of contract award, with payment conditioned on documentary evidence of its functioning.