Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a Digital Hand-held VHF Transceiver aligned with MHA QR (Q2) requirements, to be deployed at Air Force Station Izzatnagar, Bareilly, 243002. The procurement references a hardware-and-software solution with installation/commissioning at the specified address. Key differentiators include the mandatory Manufacturer Authorization, embedded Malicious Code certificate, and a market-life criterion of at least seven years to prevent obsolescence. Bidders must anticipate a flexible quantity scenario per clause up to 25% above original order and extended delivery timelines with proportionate time adjustments. Delivery/installation location and compliance expectations drive the bid’s scope and after-sales support requirements.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Digital Hand-held VHF Transceiver (as per MHA QR Q2)
- Quantity: Flexible up to +25% of bid quantity; original delivery period may be extended with a minimum 30 days guard
- Delivery/Installation: Air Force Station Security Section, Izzatnagar, Bareilly, 243002
- Compliance: Manufacturer Authorization (OEM details required with bid); Malicious Code Certificate to certify no embedded malware; warranty/AMC expectations implied by service availability terms
- Life-cycle: Offered equipment shall have at least seven years residual market life (not end-of-life by OEM before then)
- Obsolescence: Bidders must avoid obsolete components and ensure ongoing serviceability
- Documentation: Include vendor financial standing undertaking; service centre availability; non-liquidation declarations
- Note: No BOQ items listed; focus on compliance and deployment readiness with secure supply chain
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financial: Bidder must provide financial standing assurance and not be under liquidation or bankruptcy
- Contractual rights: Option to adjust quantity up to 25% during and after order; delivery timeline adjusts accordingly
- Certificates: Manufacturer Authorization; Malicious Code Certificate; service-center availability
- Address for delivery: Air Force Station Security Section, Izzatnagar, Bareilly 243002
- Obsolescence policy: Product must not be declared end-of-life for at least seven years
- Compliance: Ensure OEM-authorized support and non-obsolete components; bid to include undertaking of financial stability