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Airports Authority of India Digital Earth Resistance Meter Tender India 2025 - IS 9000/Part-3/5 Compliance & NABL Lab Test

Posted

19 Oct 2025, 03:17 pm

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 06:00 pm

Location

MADURAI , TAMIL NADU

Progress

Issue19 Oct 2025, 03:17 pm
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • IsI/IS 9000 compliance requirements and specific test standards (Dry Heat, Damp Heat, Cold Test)
  • • NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports required for conformity
  • • Up to 25% quantity variation permitted during and after contract; extended delivery period rules
  • • 3 years experience criterion for bidder or OEM supplying similar electronic measurement equipment to government bodies
  • • End-user invoicing requirement: GSTIN of consignee; GST rate correctness emphasized
  • • Data sheet alignment and non-obsolescence with a minimum 7 years market life
  • • Stakeless testing (Clamp On) capability and external memory/interface features
  • • Brand/OEM authorization and technical data sheet submission mandatory

Categories 1

RESISTANCE METER

Tender Overview

The Airports Authority of India invites bids for a Digital Earth Resistance Meter to support safety and ground testing at airports across India. The procurement scope includes a meter capable of multiple earth resistance ranges, stake counts, external memory, and stakeless testing (Clamp On). Key evaluation criteria include conformity to IS:9000/part-3/section-5/1977 dry heat, IS:9000/part-5/section-1/1991 damp heat, and IS:9000/part-2/section-4 cold tests, with NABL/ILAC-lab test reports required. The estimated quantity and value are not disclosed, but the clause permits up to 25% quantity flex and extended delivery periods. This procurement requires OEM authority, data sheet alignment, and GST compliant invoicing. Bidders should ensure product not end-of-life within 7 years residual market life and disclose internal data sheets for verification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: Digital earth resistance meter with Display type, with measurable earth resistance ranges (Ohm) and resolution/accuracy details to be supplied.
  • Measurement features: Earth voltage measurement, multiple test methods including stakeless (Clamp On), number of stakes, external memory, and interface connectivity.
  • Power: Battery type and chemistry; rechargeable options must specify chemistry.
  • Quality & compliance: Must demonstrate conformity to IS:9000 family tests (Dry Heat 55°C 16h, Damp Heat 24h x 2 cycles at 40°C/95% RH, Cold 0°C 4h).
  • Test reports: Availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL ILAC labs; product data sheets must align with bid.
  • Delivery & support: Option clause allows ±25% quantity and delivery time extension rules; ensure OEM support and warranty terms are clear.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/financial standing: Must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking.
  • Eligibility: 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt or PSU; primary product in bunch bids must meet this criterion.
  • Documentation: Upload product data sheet; GST invoice in consignee name; GST rate as per bidder’s status; End User Certificate if requested.
  • GST & invoicing: GST applicable as per bidder’s rate; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate.
  • Delivery terms: Delivery period as per order; option to extend under the option clause; minimum 30 days extended time.

Key Specifications

  • Product: Digital Earth Resistance Meter with Display type

  • Measurable ranges: Earth resistance (Ohm) with specified resolution and accuracy

  • Test methods: multiple methods including stakeless (Clamp On)

  • Power: battery type and chemistry clearly specified

  • External memory and interface options

  • Test reports: conformity to IS 9000 Dry Heat, Damp Heat, Cold tests

  • Lab conformity: NABL/ILAC accredited lab verification

  • Data sheet alignment with bid and 7 years residual market life

Terms & Conditions

  • Option Clause allows +25% quantity and extended delivery period with minimum 30 days

  • Pre-approval of financial standing; no liquidation or bankruptcy

  • 3 years govt/PSU supply experience; primary product in multi-item bids must meet criterion

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST as per bidder's status; invoicing in consignee name; payment terms aligned with contract after delivery

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period as per order; extended delivery time based on option clause; minimum 30 days between stages

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; ensure contractual LD applicability aligns with delivery delays per option clause

Bidder Eligibility

  • Three years of government/PSU supply experience for same/similar products

  • Financial stability; no active liquidation or bankruptcy

  • OEM authorization or evidence of regular supply through reseller channels

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
FEATURES Display type 3½ digit LCD display
FEATURES Measurable Earth resistance range selection Auto ranging
FEATURES Method for resistance measurement 2-pole, 3-pole, 4-pole
FEATURES Counts 6000, 2000
FEATURES Number of the stakes 2, 3, 4
OTHER FEATURES External memory Through USB
OTHER FEATURES Interface USB, GPIB
OTHER FEATURES Stakeless test(Clamp On) No, Yes
MEASUREMENTS Measurable Ranges (Ohm) 0.01 to 19.99, 0.1 to 200
MEASUREMENTS Measurable Earth resistance resolution (Ohm) 0.1
MEASUREMENTS Measurable Earth resistance accuracy ±2 % ±1 count
MEASUREMENTS Facility to Measure Earth Voltage Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS Type of Battery Rechargeable, Non- Rechargeable (Alkaline)
POWER REQUIREMENTS if rechargeable , then chemistry of the battery lithium ion
TEST REPORT DETAILS conformity to Dry Heat for 16 hours at a temperature of 55 degree C in accordance with IS:9000/part-3/section-5/1977 latest Yes
TEST REPORT DETAILS conformity to Damp Heat (Cyclic)Test for 2 Cycles of 24 h each at a temperature of 40 degree C & 95% RH in accordance with IS:9000/part-5/section-1/ 1991 latest Yes
TEST REPORT DETAILS conformity to Cold test at 0 degree C for four hours as per IS: 9000( Part 2 /section 4) latest Yes
TEST REPORT DETAILS Availability of Test Reports from Central Govt / NABL approved / ILAC acredited lab to prove confromity to the specification Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates showing similar prior supply to Central/State Govt or PSU (3 years)

4

Financial statements or solvency proof

5

OEM authorization or reseller agreements as applicable

6

Technical data sheet of offered Digital Earth Resistance Meter

7

NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports or conformity certificates

8

Bidder undertaking stating no liquidation or bankruptcy status

9

GST invoice format sample in consignee name (for evaluation)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Digital Earth Resistance Meter tender in India?

Bidders must submit GSTIN, PAN, data sheet, and NABL/ILAC conformity reports; 3 years govt/PSU supply experience is required; ensure OEM authorization, and provide a detailed data sheet with alignment to IS 9000 test standards. The bid should include EMD as applicable and delivery schedule per option clause.

What documents are required for the Airports Authority of India meter bid?

Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates of govt/PSU supply for 3 years, financial statements, OEM authorization (if applicable), data sheet of the Digital Earth Resistance Meter, NABL/ILAC lab conformity reports, and a bid undertaking confirming no liquidation or bankruptcy.

What standards must the meter meet for the IS 9000 tests?

The meter must conform to Dry Heat at 55°C for 16 hours, Damp Heat (2 cycles of 24 hours at 40°C and 95% RH), and Cold Test at 0°C for four hours, all as per IS:9000 series (latest). NABL/ILAC accredited lab tests are required for evidence.

What is the delivery extension policy for quantity increases?

The purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity. Delivery time extends proportionally, with a minimum extension of 30 days; if the original period is shorter, the extensions follow the same rule.

What experience criteria must bidders meet for this meter procurement?

Bidders or their OEMs must have supplied same/similar category products to central/state govt or PSU for at least 3 years before bid opening, with contracts/curchases to be submitted as evidence for each year of the period.

Are there any warranty or post-sales service requirements mentioned?

The terms emphasize data sheet alignment and OEM authorization; while warranty terms are not explicitly stated, bidders should include a standard warranty/AMC clause and specify service response times in the bid submission.

What testing reports are required for compliance proof?

Bid must include test reports from a Central Govt/NABL approved/ILAC accredited lab verifying conformity to IS 9000 tests; data sheets must match product specifications to avoid bid rejection.