Indian Air Force Cleaning & Detergent Supplies Tender 2026 IS 4199 IS 8540 Conformity

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for a range of household and cleaning products designed to meet multiple IS standards (IS 4199 for toilet soaps, IS 8540 for glass cleaners, IS 4955 for detergents, IS 6037 for dishwashers, IS 539 for naphthalene, and IS 4199 moisture requirements). The procurement covers items including Toilet Soap, Liquid conforming to IS 4199 (Q4), Household Laundry Detergent Powders conforming to IS 4955 (Q4), Domestic Wiper/Wiper Mop (Q4), Cleaning Duster (Q3), Glass Cleaner, Liquid (Q3), Dishwash Detergent (Q4), Naphthalene (Q3), and Air Freshener (Solid/Gel, Q4). No BOQ items are listed. The contract includes a flexible quantity clause (+/- 25%) and extended delivery in line with option clauses, with delivery timing to be calculated from the original or extended period. This procurement targets standardized consumer cleaning products suitable for Government use in military facilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: toilet soap (IS 4199), liquid glass cleaner (IS 8540), household detergent powder (IS 4955), dishwashing detergents (IS 6047), naphthalene (IS 539), air freshener (solid/gel).
• Governing standards: IS 4199, IS 8540, IS 4955, IS 6047, IS 539, applicable Q-ratings (Q3/Q4) per item.
• Chemical criteria: Cresylic acid presence in soap, if any, must be 0.25% to 0.75% by mass per clause 4.5.1 of IS 4199.
• Pack/quality details: Net volume per pack (±10% tolerance), net quantity per pack, weight per piece for air fresheners, packing size, and number of dusters per pack.
• Packaging & labeling: Packing size and markers as per governing technical specifications; packaging conformity to IS standards where specified.
• Delivery scope: Items delivered to meet larger Government consumer supply requirements with potential quantity adjustments.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Bid security: Amount not disclosed in data; bidders should expect standard EMD requirements as per buyer terms.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period linked to original order date; option clause may extend delivery by a calculated timeframe based on (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum 30 days.
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard Government payment practices upon delivery and acceptance.
• Experience & qualifications: No explicit years specified; vendors must comply with standard procurement eligibility and IS conformity for listed products.
• Documentation: Submit GST, PAN, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations (if applicable), and financial statements per typical IAF/Department of Military Affairs tenders.
• Option clause: Purchaser can increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract placement and currency, with extended delivery periods accordingly.
• Quality & penalties: Penalty details not provided; expect standard L1/L2 assessment and potential liquidated damages based on delivery and performance.