Indian Air Force Repair & Maintenance of Plant/Systems Equipment Tender 2026 – 50% Scope Flexibility, DEFENCE

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (DEFENCE) invites bids for Repair, Maintenance and Installation of Plant/Systems/Equipments, including service support for related components. The contract contemplates a potential 50% increase or decrease in contract quantity or duration at the time of award, with the same adjustment allowed post-award for lumpsum-based services. The tender stresses bidder reliability, with mandatory uploads of specified documents and past experience proofs. No BOQ items are listed in the current data, and the estimated value or EMD amount is not disclosed in the available information. The procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted maintenance and installation support for critical defence plant systems, with an emphasis on feasibility of modification in scope and robust service support arrangements. The tender highlights the need for a clear escalation matrix and toll-free service support for rapid response, reflecting the defence service standards. Location details are not provided in the data, and “Past Project Experience” documentation is accepted in several supported formats. This opportunity sits within the IAF’s service/maintenance category, targeting providers capable of sustaining complex plant and system assets under defence guidelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published in the current data. Bidder must rely on the standard Defence procurement expectations for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant/systems equipment.
• Key non-technical expectations include: dedicated/toll-free service support, escalation matrix, and uploading required certificates or documents to avoid rejection. Past experience proofs may include contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or third-party release notes. There are no BOQ items to reference in this dataset.
• Service providers should anticipate a spectrum of plant/system repair and installation scopes, with the possibility of scope expansion up to 50% by the buyer with mutual consent post-award. Ensure readiness to provide OEM/brand support and adherence to defence service norms, even in absence of explicit itemized specs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the available data; bidders must verify eligibility terms per ATC and Corrigendum.
• Experience: Past project experience accepted via multiple document types (contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, third-party notes).
• Delivery/Support: Dedicated toll-free service number and a formal escalation matrix required.
• Documentation: Compliance with bid document requirements and any uploaded certificates is mandatory to prevent rejection.
• Quantity/Duration: Option to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 50% at award time, and up to 50% post-award for lumpsum services, with bidder consent.
• Payment terms and penalties: Not explicitly specified in the provided data; verify during bidding against ATC.