Indian Air Force XLPE Cable Tender 1.1 KV IS 7098 Part 1 2026 Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites a supply-only tender for XLPE Cable intended for working voltage up to and including 1.1 KV, marked to IS 7098 (Part 1). The procurement scope centers on the supply of cable goods, with an option clause allowing quantity variations up to 25% during contract execution. The work is located within India, and the tender emphasizes compliance with IS 7098 Part 1 and related cable construction standards. Unique elements include a 1-year warranty and mandatory OEM warranty certificates at delivery. The absence of BOQ items indicates a pure goods supply contract rather than equipment installation. This bid targets suppliers capable of nationwide after-sales service with national service centers.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standard compliance: IS 7098 (Part 1) for XLPE cables up to 1.1 KV; focus on cables suitable for mines and low-temperature environments; enhanced fire performance classification and insulation integrity.
• Cable attributes: Nominal conductor cross-section, number of cores, conductor material and construction, inner sheath type, cable type, armour type and material, and outer sheath colour per tender terms.
• Quality/verification: OEM warranty certificates to be submitted at the time of delivery; defined warranty period of 1 year from final acceptance or post-installation testing; mandatory service network presence across India.
• Delivery flexibility: Option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency; delivery Timeframe adjustments calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
• Scope of supply: Bid price must include all cost components for the supply of goods; no installation scope indicated.
• Safety/operational context: Cable suitability for high-reliability military applications with robust after-sales service and installation support.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Only supply of goods; no capacitive or installation work included.
• Warranty: 1 year warranty from final acceptance or post-installation completion; OEM warranties required at delivery; service centers must be established in India with delivery-location details uploaded.
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period applies per formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Delivery/Payment: Delivery schedule to be aligned with original delivery order dates; payment terms not explicitly stated in data.
• Documentation: OEM authorization, warranty certificates, and proof of service centers to accompany bid submission; all terms point to a pure goods procurement with robust post-sales support requirements.
• Eligibility criteria: Suppliers must demonstrate capability for nationwide service and compliance with IS 7098 (Part 1); no BOQ items are listed, implying a focus on compliance and supply readiness.