Indian Air Force Sports Equipment Tender 2025 badminton rackets to football nets IS 3345 IS 3659 FIFA FIBA

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for a multi-sport equipment package that includes badminton rackets, badminton shuttlecocks, volleyball nets, tennis balls, football goal post nets, battle ropes, air pumps, and related accessories. The scope encompasses supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, with statutory clearances as applicable. Items must conform to national and international standards such as IS 3345 for nets, IS 3659 for conformity, and federation requirements from ITF, AITA, FIFA, and FIBA where specified. The procurement emphasizes advance sampling prior to supply and adherence to packaging guidelines and net cord breaking strength. Qualified bidders should note the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation under contract, with delivery timing linked to the original addenda.

Key differentiators include conformity testing by NABL/ILAC-accredited labs, provision of test reports on demand, and mandatory advance samples for buyer approval in bid scenarios. The contract scope includes delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training, and ensuring compliance with federation standards where applicable. Bidder capabilities to provide OEM authorizations and complete documentation will be critical for eligibility.

This tender targets sports equipment for IAF facilities, emphasizing standard compliance and complete lifecycle support, from supply through training. The focal category spans racket and ball products, nets, ropes, pumps, and associated accessories, with quality assurance through standardized testing and certification requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards & Certifications: IS 3345-1989 latest, IS 3659, ITF/AITA/FIFA/FIBA compliance as applicable, NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand
• Product scope & materials: badminton racket frame, stem, eyelets; net cord material; rope/cord for post ties; felt/ball skirt materials; air pump body, gauge, and handle
• Dimensions & performance: width of net; top/bottom two-fold bands; mesh size (max); weight and dimension specs for battle rope; pump pressure gauge inclusion
• Advance sample: mandatory in bid-based orders; optional for direct purchases; packaging per pack, cylindrical packaging, shuttlecock classification
• Warranty & testing: warranty years; test reports from govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited labs; supplier to provide advance sample(s) prior to supply
• Delivery/acceptance: scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; exact delivery periods aligned with option clause
• Brand/OEM & standards: product to conform to international/national federation requirements (FIBA, FIFA, ITF, AITA) where stated
• Additional parameters: material details for battle rope, cord materials, dimensions, and weight specifications

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: EMD amount not specified in data; bidders should prepare per standard government tender norms
• Delivery terms: delivery period tied to last date of original delivery order; option clause may extend delivery time with a minimum of 30 days
• Scope of supply: bid price must cover supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if any
• Documentation: required OEM authorizations, NABL/ILAC test reports on demand, and advance sample provisions as applicable
• Quantity adjustments: up to 25% variation in bid quantity during contract/permissible extension under option clause
• Warranty/penalties: warranty period specified for equipment; penalties/LD terms to be as per standard buyer terms
• Eligibility criteria: demonstrated capability to meet federation standards (ITF/AITA/FIFA/FIBA), NABL/ILAC lab testing, and complete lifecycle support