Indian Air Force Online UPS 10 KVA with Battery IS 16242 Part 1 Tender 2026 - Performance Parameters, OEM Compliance & India Service

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs). Procurement: Online UPS 10 KVA with Battery conforming to IS 16242 (Part 1). Estimated value: not disclosed. Location: India; delivery and installation within governed terms to be specified in procurement documents. Tender emphasizes performance parameters and OEM eligibility with a 25% quantity flex clause. Aimed at ensuring IS 16242 Part 1 compliance and reliable post-sale support from Indian OEMs or authorized sellers. A unique differentiator is the explicit OEM turnover criteria and mandatory in-country after-sales presence for imported products. This tender requires bidders to align with the purchaser’s option to scale quantity and delivery schedules, while preserving contracted rates. Key highlight: IS 16242 Part 1 compliance and OEM/in-country support are essential differentiators.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Performance Parameters
  • Rating: 10 KVA
  • Input Voltage: AC, 50 Hz
  • Output Voltage: AC, 50 Hz
• Category: Construction
  • Inbuilt Isolation Transformer: required
• Category: Battery/Backup Bank
  • Battery Type: specified as part of system; exact chemistry not disclosed
  • Backup Time: as per BOQ/Spec; not numerically stated in data provided
• Standards/Compliance: UPS must conform to IS 16242 (Part 1); OEM/Authorised Seller with in-country service for imported models
• Delivery & Installation: delivery terms to be finalized per contract; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract life; minimum delivery extension rule applies

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/BD: Not disclosed in data; bidders must review T&Cs for exact deposit if required
• Turnover: Bidder and OEM must meet minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years; exact figures to be specified in the bid document
• OEM/Imported Products: For imported UPS, OEM or Authorized Seller must have registered Indian office for after-sales service
• Purchase Preference: MSEs may receive purchase preference per governing policy
• Delivery & Payment: Delivery schedules and payment terms to be defined in ITS; option clause impacts delivery timeline
• Documentation: Compliance certificates and financials must be uploaded with bid; audited statements or CA certificates acceptable
• Warranty & Support: Warranty terms and AMC/Service commitments to be defined by OEM; penalties/LD to be specified in contract