Indian Army Helmet Airborne Defence Specification Tender 2026 - ISI/Defence Standards Compliance and 25% Quantity Flexibility
Bid Publish Date
16-Jul-2026, 1:30 pm
Bid End Date
20-Jul-2026, 2:00 pm
Location
Progress
Quantity
40
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Defence specification compliance for Helmet Airborne
- • Advance sample approval requirement within 7 days of award
- • Detailed Design Drawings approval within 5 days of award
- • Option clause permitting ±25% quantity variation
- • Minimum 30 days additional delivery time for extended quantities
- • No BOQ items; focus on conformity and design validation
- • Delivery delays attributed to Buyer approvals; no LD for Buyer delays
- • Shapes and sizes accommodation for multiple wearer fits
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is seeking a helmet airborne procurement aligned to Defence specifications with emphasis on conformity to Defence standards and multiple shapes and sizes. The scope is defined by an airborne helmet category with emphasis on availability of Defence specifications and complete understanding of the helmet’s required standards. The bid includes a 25% quantity option, enabling variations at contract placement or during currency, subject to contracted rates. A key differentiator is the requirement for Detailed Design Drawings and advance samples approved by the Buyer prior to bulk fabrication. The process ensures that supply adheres to the approved designs and any Buyer-driven modifications. This tender focuses on Defence-grade airborne helmet specifications and associated compliance, without a BOQ itemized quantity.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: SPECIFICATION; Defence-grade helmet airborne with conformance to Defence specifications
- Standards & compliance: Must reflect Defence specification of Helmet Airborne and be Seen and understood as per Defence guidelines
- Shapes and sizes: Requires multiple fits and size ranges to accommodate diverse personnel
- Delivery & samples: Advance samples to be submitted within 7 days of award; approval or modification list within 7 days; bulk supply per approved design
- Design control: Detailed Design Drawings to be approved within 5 days of award; non-conforming samples may trigger termination or revisions
- Option clause: Quantity may vary up to ±25% of bid/contract quantity; delivery period adjusts proportionally with minimum 30 days additional time
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery timeline: Delivery period adjusted if Buyer delays drawing/sample approvals; LD not applied during Buyer-delay periods
- Advance sample policy: Samples supplied free of cost; failure to meet specs may require fresh samples or contract termination
- Eligibility: Compliance with Defence specifications and ability to fabricate per approved drawings; ensure supply chain readiness for defence-grade helmets
- Price & order flexibility: Rates fixed for the extended quantity during the currency of contract; option clause governs additional quantities within defined limits
- Documentation: Submission requires evidence of compliance, samples, and detailed design approvals prior to bulk production
Key Specifications
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Helmet Airborne Defence specification conformity
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Defence specification availability and acknowledgment
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Multiple shapes and sizes for universal fit
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Advance sample process and approval timelines
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Detailed Design Drawings approval timeline
Terms & Conditions
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Quantity variation up to 25% with contract pricing intact
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Advance sample approval within 7 days of award
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Detailed Design Drawings approval within 5 days
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified in data; contract may reflect standard Defence procurement terms with milestone payments post-approval of drawings and samples
Delivery Schedule
Delivery timeline linked to Buyer approvals; additional delivery time calculated as (Increase in quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated; potential LD alternatives may be defined in contract if delivery misses approved timelines
Bidder Eligibility
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Demonstrated capability to manufacture defence-grade helmets per Defence specifications
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Technical capacity to provide advance samples and drawings within stated timelines
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Financial stability evidenced by recent financial statements
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Helmet Airborne (Defence) (Q3)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Agra
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Agra | Agra | - | - | 40 | 15 | - |
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9616351.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Technical Specifications
1 Item
Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIFICATION | Conforming to specification | Conforming to specification for Helmet Airborne issued by Ministry of Defence vide No.CQA(GS)/Prov/GS-5/2013/02(a) |
| SPECIFICATION | Availability of Defence specification of Helmet Airborne | Yes |
| SPECIFICATION | Seen and understood Defence specification of Helmet Airborne | Yes |
| SHAPES AND SIZES | SHAPES AND SIZES | Small, Medium, Large |
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates demonstrating similar defence helmet supply
Financial statements showing turnover and stability
EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable)
Technical bid documents proving compliance with Defence helmet standards
OEM authorizations or brand-specific approvals (if applicable)
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How to bid for the helmet airborne tender in India 2026?
Bidders must demonstrate defence-grade helmet manufacturing capability, submit GST and PAN, provide experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations. Advance samples must be approved within 7 days of award, with Detailed Design Drawings approved within 5 days. Delivery adjusts for Buyer approvals.
What are the required documents for defence helmet procurement?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar helmets, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical compliance certificates, and OEM authorizations. Submit with the technical bid and ensure conformity to Defence helmet standards.
What standards govern the helmet airborne specification in this tender?
Bidders must conform to the Defence specification of Helmet Airborne and demonstrate understanding of Defence requirements; compliance with the specific airborne helmet standard is mandatory for eligibility.
When is advance sample submission due after contract award?
Advance samples must be submitted within 7 days of award. Buyer will approve or list modifications within 7 days; non-compliance may lead to bulk supply delays or contract termination.
What is the quantity variation allowed under the option clause?
Quantity may vary up to ±25% of bid/contract quantity at the time of placement and during currency, with delivery time adjusted using the prescribed formula and a minimum of 30 days.
How are design drawings approved for this helmet tender?
Successful bidder must submit Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award. Buyer will approve or provide a complete modification list within 7 days, after which supply must follow the approved drawings.
What happens if Buyer delays in approving drawings or samples?
Delivery period is refixed without LD for the period of Buyer delay in drawing or sample approval; this ensures no penalties while approvals are pending.
What documentation proves eligibility for defence helmet supply?
Eligibility requires proven capability to meet Defence helmet standards, relevant experience certificates, OEM authorizations, GST/PAN, and financial stability evidenced by statements; ensure all documents accompany the bid.
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9616351.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS