Indian Air Force Condensor, Cooling Tank & Related Equipment Tender 2026 - QC ATF Testing on Aircraft Fuel, 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a procurement package covering multiple product categories including CONDENSOR, COOLING TANK, BATH WATER, ASTM COLOUR CHART, SESICCATOR GLASS WITH POWDER, and related items. The BOQ lists a total of 7 items, with 7 distinct line items described as N/A in quantity, indicating a broad or non-standardized scope. An ATF testing requirement is specified for aviation turbine fuel in QC labs per an attached specification. A 25% quantity option is allowed during contract award and during currency, at contracted rates, with delivery extensions calculated accordingly. Estimated value and EMD details are not disclosed. This tender emphasizes testing compliance and flexible quantity management to accommodate flight readiness. Key differentiator: ATF testing clause and option-based delivery sizing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope includes multiple equipment types: CONDENSOR, COOLING TANK, BATH WATER, ASTM COLOUR CHART, SESICCATOR GLASS WITH POWDER, and CRADILE (as per categories).
• Attachable ATF testing requirement for QC Laboratory testing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) per attached specification; bidders must review the spec file for QC lab testing.
• 7 total items in BOQ with no explicit quantities; suggests supply of standard and non-standard items; bidders should prepare for mixed-item pricing and non-linear delivery.
• No explicit delivery timeline; option clause permits 25% quantity variation at contract award and during currency; extension time formula applies with a minimum 30 days.
• Delivery and testing readiness must align with aviation standards and QC lab capabilities.
• Emphasis on compliance with attached ATF testing specification for aviation fuel.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity; extended delivery period applies.
• Delivery period begins from last date of original delivery order; additional time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days.
• Testing clause: Items required for testing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in QC laboratory as per attached specification.
• No explicit EMD amount or payment terms stated; bidders must rely on standard procurement terms and attach ATC documents.
• BOQ items show N/A quantities; bidders should seek clarification on item quantities, unit measures, and acceptance criteria.
• ATC and attached specification documents are mandatory for testing-related scope; compliance with aviation fuel testing standards is implied.