Indian Air Force Diamond Indenter for Rockwell Hardness Testing Nashik Maharashtra 1/6 Inch Ball Indenter 2026
Bid Publish Date
01-Oct-2026, 4:25 pm
Bid End Date
12-Oct-2026, 5:00 pm
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Specific product: DIAMOND INDENTER FOR ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE and 1/6 INCH BALL INDENTER
- • Location emphasis: Nashik, Maharashtra with postal code 422001
- • Urgent dispatch requirement via fast/courier with tracking details
- • Indigenous content: minimum 20%; bidder self-certifies
- • No BOQ items; procurement focus is product-specific under urgent basis
- • Documentation: catalog attachment; stamped endorsements on plain paper
- • Delivery/option clause: up to 50% quantity variation during contract at contracted rates
- • GST handling: bidder liable for GST; reimbursement as actuals or lower rate
Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force, operating under the Department of Military Affairs in Nashik, Maharashtra (PIN 422001), invites bids for a DIAMOND INDENTER FOR ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE and a 1/6 INCH BALL INDENTER FOR ROCK WELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE. The procurement focuses on a non-obsolete indenter with immediate delivery requirements, emphasizing rapid dispatch via trackable courier and mandatory catalog attachment. A minimum of 20% indigenous content must be self-certified by bidders. The tender signals urgent execution and demands supplier readiness to meet accelerated timelines, with emphasis on authenticity of documentation and stamp/signature on plain-paper endorsements. The opportunity targets bidders capable of supplying a precise indenter with OEM alignment suitable for Rockwell hardness evaluation in industrial or calibration labs.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: DIAMOND INDENTER, ROCKWELL TESTING accessories, including a 1/6 INCH BALL INDENTER
- Location/assignment: Nashik, Maharashtra
- Delivery priority: Item to be dispatched on priority via fast, trackable courier; tracking details to be provided promptly
- Documentation: Catalogue of offered product required; bidder must stamp/sign plain-paper endorsements; non-authentic submissions may be rejected
- Indigenous content: Minimum 20%; self-certified by bidder
- Obsolescence: Offer must include products with at least 2 years residual market life; not end-of-life per OEM
- GST handling: Bidder bears applicable GST; reimbursement per actuals or lower rate, within quoted GST percentage
- Clause on quantity: Option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation during contract, with extended delivery calculations
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Earnest money/deposit: Not explicitly specified in data; bidders must submit as per standard bid norms
- Certification/documents: All certificates and documents sought in the Bid Document/ATC must be uploaded; catalog must be attached
- Delivery timeline: Immediate urgency; delivery period aligned with option clause, minimum delivery performance reliability
- Payment terms: Not explicitly defined; standard government procurement norms apply per ATC
- Risk & compliance: Bidder not under liquidation or similar proceedings; must upload undertaking
- Evaluation: Technical evaluation relies on authentic stamped documents and catalog integrity
- Additional: Any information endorsed on plain paper must be stamped; non-conforming submissions risk rejection
Key Specifications
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Product: Diamond Indenter for Rockwell hardness testing
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Indenter type: 1/6 inch ball indenter
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Delivery: urgent dispatch via trackable courier with tracking ID
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Indigenous content: minimum 20%
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Lifecycle: product should have at least 2 years residual market life
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Documentation: include product catalog; stamped endorsements
Terms & Conditions
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Urgent delivery requirement with trackable courier
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Minimum 20% indigenous content; self-certified
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Catalogue submission and stamped plain-paper endorsements required
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Option clause allows 50% quantity variation within contracted rates
Important Clauses
Delivery Schedule
Immediate dispatch priority; tracking details to be shared on priority
Indigenous Content
Minimum of 20% indigenous content; bidder to self-certify
Documentation Authenticity
Catalogue must be attached; plain-paper endorsements must be stamped/signing
Bidder Eligibility
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Bidder not under liquidation or similar proceedings
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Offer not obsolescent per OEM; at least 2 years of market life remaining
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Compliance with indigenous content requirement and urgent dispatch capability
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
4
Category
DIAMOND INDENTER FOR ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
Yes
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
DIAMOND INDENTER FOR ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE , 1/6 INCH BALL INDENTOR FOR ROCK WELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
60
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
NASHIK CITY
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | NASHIK CITY | NASHIK CITY | - | - | 2 | 60 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9975689.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
7
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Catalogue of offered product
Stamped endorsement on plain paper (where applicable)
Certificate of non-liquidation or similar status (undertaking)
OEM authorization (if applicable) or supplier certification
Any standard bid document submissions required by ATC
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about MAHARASHTRA tender market
How to bid for the Nashik Rockwell indenter tender in 2026?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and product catalog with stamped endorsements; ensure the indenter meets the 20% indigenous content criterion and remains at least 2 years in market life. Include OEM authorizations if applicable and provide urgent dispatch capability with tracking information.
What documents are required for the indenter procurement in Nashik?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, product catalog, stamped plain-paper endorsements, an undertaking of non-liquidation, and any OEM authorizations. Ensure the catalog clearly lists the 1/6 inch ball indenter and diamond indenter specifications.
What are the technical specifications for the Rockwell indenter in this tender?
The tender specifies a Diamond Indenter for Rockwell hardness testing and a 1/6 inch ball indenter. Exact material grade, hardness rating, and calibration certificates are expected in the catalog; ensure ISO/BIS certifications if requested by ATC.
What is the delivery priority and tracking requirement for the indenter bid?
The seller must dispatch on an urgent basis via fast courier; provide challan, receipt, and a tracking ID to the buyer. Tracking details should be shared promptly to enable real-time shipment monitoring.
What is the indigenous content requirement for this procurement?
Bidders must self-certify a minimum of 20% indigenous content in the offered indenter, with compliance demonstrated in the submitted documentation and catalog.
How is the quantity variation handled in this indenter contract?
The purchaser reserves the right to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract award and during the currency of the contract at the contracted rates, with delivery timelines recalculated accordingly.
What are the payment implications for GST in this Nashik tender?
GST will be reimbursed at actuals or the lower of the quoted rate, subject to the maximum specified GST percentage. Bidders must quote GST appropriately and comply with applicable tax regulations.
What constitutes successful documentation submission for this indenter bid?
Submission success requires the product catalog attached, stamped endorsements on plain paper, certificates not under liquidation, and all required bid documents uploaded per ATC. Incomplete documentation may lead to technical rejection.