Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for Repair, Maintenance, and Installation of Plant/Systems/Equipment under DEFENCE; AUTOMOBILE; Service Provider category. Estimated value is around ₹3,000.0 with unspecified location details. The tender emphasizes non-obsolete items with at least 3 years residual market life and prohibits offerings declared end-of-life by OEMs. A notable feature is the optional 50% variation in contract quantity or duration at issuance and post-award, demanding biders’ flexibility. MSE purchase preference applies if conditions are met, with price-matching opportunities up to 25% of total value for eligible MSEs. An office presence in the consignee state and dedicated service support telephones are required, along with an escalation matrix. The tender documents stress certificate uploads and adherence to ATC/Corrigendum requirements. Unique aspects include service provider presence requirements, support channels, and conditional procurement preference.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal BOQ items exist; no itemized technical specs available.
- Key extractable requirements include: mandatory business continuity through a dedicated service support line; escalation matrix for after-sales service; and mandatory certificate/document uploads as per ATC.
- Important non-functional expectations: service and maintenance capability for plant/system equipment in defence; and supplier eligibility criteria around financial health and non-liability to liquidation.
- Contract flexibility features: quantity/duration adjustment up to 50%; MSE preference with price matching up to 25% of total value.
- Compliance focus: adherence to bid documents, ATC, and corrigendum requirements; office presence in consignee state.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must ensure financial standing and avoid liquidation or bankruptcy.
- Preference criteria: MSE eligibility for 25% contract value if price within L-1+15% and manufacturer/service-provider criteria met.
- Delivery/service support terms require a dedicated toll-free line and an escalation matrix.
- Qualification hinges on uploading all required certificates/documents per bid terms; non-compliance leads to rejection.
- Quantity variation up to 50% allowed; post-award adjustments only within that cap.
- Office presence and service support commitments are mandatory in the consignee state.
