Indian Air Force Ink, Toner & Paper Supplies Tender India 2026 ISI/BIS Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for a consolidated supply of Ink Bottle, Toner Cartridge, Maintenance Cartridge, Paper Roll and Ribbon under a rate contract. Estimated value is ₹468,800 with a broad item scope across 18 line items and unspecified exact quantities. Location: India (national-level procurement by the IAF). Key differentiator includes the option to adjust quantity up to 25% during contract execution and a strict 12–18 month warranty window post-commissioning or supply. Unique terms govern delivery timelines and risk of delivery extensions, with emphasis on secure, malicious-code free hardware/software and adherence to general procurement rules. This opportunity targets vendors capable of rapid, scalable supply with robust compliance and financial stability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications or technical data are provided in the tender text; however, qualifying bidders must align with standard procurements frequently accompanying ink, toner, maintenance consumables, and paper products.
• Key compliance elements include the requirement for a Malicious Code Certificate to prevent embedded threats; warranty requirements specify 12 months on materials from commissioning or 18 months from supply (whichever is earlier).
• The tender references a 25% quantity flexibility and a delivery period framework tied to the original and extended delivery periods with a shaded calculation: (Increase quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
• The procurement emphasizes batch integrity and may require OEM authorizations and certificates alongside standard financial and performance documentation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not specified in the summary; bidders must adhere to all AtC/Terms and Conditions and upload required certificates.
• Delivery terms allow quantity variation up to 25% during contract and currency; extended delivery time logic applies.
• Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking confirming financial standing.
• Mandatory Malicious Code Certificate and compliance with security provisions; submit documents proving no embedded malicious code.
• Warranty/AMC clauses specify 12 months warranty from commissioning or 18 months from supply, whichever is earlier.
• Failure to submit any required certificates or documents can lead to rejection; vendor must comply with all bid-specific ATC.