Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force invites bids for Hand Held Communication sets to be delivered to Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh 250101. No start/end dates or estimated value are published; however, the contract allows a 25% quantity variation during placement and currency of contract, with delivery timing calculated as specified. The procurement emphasizes non-obsolescence (minimum 5 years residual market life) and requires OEM warranty and certified after-sales support across India. A pivotal differentiator is the obligation to establish or prove existing functional service centers in the consignee state within 30 days of award. This tender targets suppliers with robust defense-grade handheld comms capability and nationwide service reach.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Hand Held Communication sets for defense use
- No explicit technical specs available in tender data; bidders must rely on the OEMβs stability and lifecycle assurances
- Warranty requirement: 2 years from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning if included, with OEM warranty certificates at delivery
- After-sales: system must include installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance support in INDIA
- Service network: functional service center in each consignee state; where not present, establishment within 30 days of contract award
- Obsolescence policy: products must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM during supply term
- Delivery terms: option clause permits increased quantity up to 25%; delivery period adjustments governed by the calculated extension formula
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: not disclosed in data; bidders must comply with standard security deposit/EMD as per procurement norms
- Warranty: 2 years; OEM certificates to be submitted at delivery
- Service Centers: required in-state presence or establishment within 30 days of contract award; evidence must be provided
- Experience: proof acceptable via listed documents; emphasis on past projects possibly relevant to defense-grade handheld comms
- Financial health: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required
- Obsolescence: product must have at least 5 years residual market life; not end-of-life at OEM
- Delivery: option period and extension rules apply per clause; delivery time extends with quantity changes, minimum 30 days if applicable