Indian Air Force Cable No. 21 Tender South Delhi Delhi 2026 - IAF Procurement, Bulk Cable Supply

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) in South Delhi (Delhi 110016) seeks a cable procurement solution under the Cable No. 21 category. With no BOQ items listed, the tender focuses on supply of cables to meet unspecified quantity requirements, at potentially variable volumes per the option clause. The buyer reserves rights to modify order quantities by up to 50% during both initial and currency periods, at contracted rates, with delivery timelines tied to the last delivery order date. This opportunity targets suppliers with robust cables manufacturing or distribution capabilities and readiness to adapt to shifting volumes under the option clause. Key differentiators include the option-driven quantity adjustments and the two-stage delivery logic anchored to the original delivery period, with minimum extension rules. The tender presents a structured framework for compliance and inspection, including post-receipt inspection by the concerned user section and mandatory certificate uploads. This procurement emphasizes compliance assurance, quality control, and contractual flexibility for large-scale cable supply to the Indian Air Force.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) – South Delhi, Delhi 110016
• Category: Cable No. 21 (no detailed product specs provided)
• Key procurement terms: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid/contracted quantity; delivery period adjustments based on original period with a minimum 30 days extension; delivery to commence from the last date of the original delivery order
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by a specialist officer of the concern user section; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable unless ATC specifies otherwise
• Certificates: bidders must upload all certificates/documents sought in bid document, ATC and corrigendum; non-submission risks rejection
• BOQ: no items listed; implies need for compliance with standards and supplier capability rather than itemized specs
• Delivery & acceptance: acceptance will be through the designated inspection process; quantities and delivery timelines to be confirmed via purchase orders
• Standards/Compliance: not specified; bidders should ensure general QA/QC readiness and standard certifications as applicable to cable contracts

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial: not specified in the data provided; bidders should verify current EMD requirements in the ATC/Bid document
• Delivery: delivery period linked to original delivery order with option-driven extensions; calculations based on (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by a specialist officer; pre-dispatch inspection may be applicable if specified in ATC
• Documentation: mandatory upload of all specified certificates/documents; ensure compliance with ATC and corrigendum
• Right to modify quantity: up to 50% increase/decrease; extended delivery period rules apply during option exercise
• Quality/Certification: specific certifications not detailed; bidders should maintain standard cable QA processes and be prepared for inspection
• Award & Compliance: bidders must adhere to the stated terms and demonstrate ability to meet variable quantity requirements and delivery timelines