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Indian Air Force Hand Held Brush Cutter (V2) Q3 Procurement in India - CPCB-compliant Petrol Engine, Electric/Battery Options 2025

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 11:27 am

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 02:00 pm

Location

BARMER , RAJASTHAN

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 11:27 am
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Quantity

2

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

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GARDEN TOOLS BRUSH CUTTER CUTTER

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of a Hand Held Brush Cutter (V2) – Q3. The scope encompasses multiple power options including electric motor (plug-in), petrol engine (CPCB-compliant), and battery-powered configurations. The tender emphasizes comprehensive attachment versatility such as weeder, blade cutter, hedge trimmer, and pruner/chain saw tools within the supply. The specification set highlights a robust attachment ecosystem (8-10 blade configurations, 2-3 tooth blades, 196 mm weeder blade diameter). The procurement location is not specified, and no BOQ items are listed. A distinctive clause permits up to 25% quantity variation under the option clause, indicating scalable deployment. The contract will cover warranty for equipment and battery systems, with a 1-year warranty for the WEEDER ATTACHMENT terms highlighted in the ATC.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Category: TYPE – Machine configuration covers PRIME MOVER with PLUG IN TYPE ELECTRIC MOTOR, PRIME MOVER with PETROL ENGINE, and PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWERED ELECTRIC MOTOR.
  • Power/Engine: Electric motor power rating, petrol engine CPCB-compliant, battery chemistry, voltage, and battery runtime details to be supplied.
  • Attachments & Accessories: Complete set including Nylon feed head, blade cutters, circular saw attachments, hedge trimmer, pruner/chain saw, and related blades with specified counts (2, 3, 4 teeth; 8-teeth circular saw; 196 mm weeder blade).
  • Weeder specs (ATC): Diameter 196 mm, width 170 mm, teeth 20, thickness 1.3 mm, cut width 170 mm, circular cutter included.
  • Warranty: Equipment, prime mover, and battery warranties to be confirmed; ATC specifies 1-year warranty for the weeder.
  • Compliance: Engine to meet CPCB norms; battery tests per conforming specification; battery charger included in scope.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity up to 25% during contract and extended delivery window with proportional time adjustments; minimum extension rule applies.
  • Delivery/Payment: Delivery timeframe and payment terms are to be defined in the main tender, with mandatory compliance to option-driven schedule.
  • Submission: Bidders must provide standard bid documents (GST, PAN, experience, financials) and OEM authorizations per typical government procurement practices.

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names and categories: Hand Held Brush Cutter (V2) with attachments (weeder, blade cutter, hedge trimmer, pruner/chain saw, leaf blower, etc.).

  • Quantities/values: Quantity flexibility up to 25% under option clause; estimated value not disclosed.

  • Standards/Compliance: Engine CPCB norms for petrol; battery conforming specification with test reports; IS/ISO-style compliance not explicitly named beyond CPCB.

  • Power sources: Plug-in electric motor, petrol engine, and battery-powered options.

  • Attachments: Nylon feed head with lines, blade cutter, circular saw, hedge trimmer, pruner, multiple blade counts (2,3,4,8 teeth).

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD details are not provided in the data; bidders should expect standard EMD terms per GEM.

  • Quantity variation up to 25% allowed during contract execution under option clause.

  • Delivery and payment terms to be clarified in the main tender documents; ensure CPCB-compliant petrol engine and battery conforming specs.

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms not fully specified; bidders should expect standard Government of India practice and confirm terms in final tender.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery schedule is subject to option clause and extended delivery periods; minimum extension rule applies with proportional calculation.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD details not specified; bidders should seek explicit LD terms in the final contract.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience delivering government-procurement-grade handheld power tools with interchangeable attachments

  • Ability to supply petrol engine CPCB-compliant units and battery-powered variants

  • OEM authorization and after-sales support capability for multiple attachment systems

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
TYPE Type of Machine Brush Cutter with Cutting Blade/ Circular Saw Attachment,
TYPE Power Source Petrol Engine
TYPE Speed control Variable Speed
TYPE Transmission Low Vibration Centrifugal Clutch
PRIME MOVER with PLUG IN TYPE ELECTRIC MOTOR Power Rating (Watt) NA
PRIME MOVER with PLUG IN TYPE ELECTRIC MOTOR Cable Length (Maximum extension cord length) inclusive in the scope of supply 0.0
PRIME MOVER with PETROL ENGINE Type of Engine 2-Stroke Engine
PRIME MOVER with PETROL ENGINE Engine Compliant to latest CPCB norms Yes
PRIME MOVER with PETROL ENGINE Engine Fuel Tank Capacity 0.75
PRIME MOVER with PETROL ENGINE Sound level in dB 100
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Chemistry NA
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Conforming Specification NA
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Availability of Test Report for Battery as per conforming specification NA
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Voltage of each Battery (Volt) NA
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Number of Batteries required for operation NA
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Number of Batteries supplied (Inclusive in the Scope of Supply) 0
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Capacity (Ah) 0
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Charging Time 0.0
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Run Time 0.0
PRIME MOVER with BATTERY POWRED ELECTRIC MOTOR Battery Charger inclusive in the scope of supply NA
SHAFT DIMENSIONS Shaft Material Aluminium
SHAFT DIMENSIONS Shaft Type Straight Shaft
SHAFT DIMENSIONS Shaft configuration Single
SHAFT DIMENSIONS Shaft Length (mm) 1525 to 1549
SHAFT DIMENSIONS Shaft Diameter 28.0
GENERIC Tool-free changing of the attachments No
GENERIC Castor Wheels provided to the feed head No
GENERIC Handle Type Bike Style
GENERIC Type of Harness inclusive in the scope of supply Double shoulder Strap
PERFORMANCE Cut Width / Diameter (Maximum) in mm 345 to 349
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Nylon feed head attachment inclusive in the scope of supply Yes
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Feed head of Line Trimmer Bump / Tap & go Type
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of Lines Double
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Line (Monofilament / Nylon) inclusive in the scope of supply Yes
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT "If 'Yes', Length of the Line Provided in the Spool 6.0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Line Diameter (May indicate '0'if Not Applicable) 3.0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Line Feed Manual
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Blade Cutter attachment inclusive in the scope of supply Yes
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Blade Material High Carbon Steel
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Blade Type 3 tooth blade
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of 2 teeth Blades inclusive in the scope of supply 0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of 3 teeth Blades inclusive in the scope of supply 1
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of 4 teeth Blades inclusive in the scope of supply 0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of 8 teeth Blades inclusive in the scope of supply 0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Circular Saw attachment inclusive in the scope of supply No
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of Circular Saw Blades inclusive in the scope of supply 0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Circular Saw Material NA
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Diameter of the Circular Saw (mm) NA
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Number of Teeth in Circular Saw 0
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Feed head of Blade Cutter / Circular Saw attachment NA
NYLON FEED HEAD ATTACHMENT Other Accessories inclusive in the scope of supply Debris guard, Protection glasses
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Hedge Trimmer attachment inclusive in the scope of supply No
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Cutting action NA
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Length of Hedge Trimmer Blade (mm) NA
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Hedge Trimmer attachment adjustment angle (Max) (degree) NA
PRUNER / CHAIN SAW ATTACHMENT Pruner (Chain Saw) attachment inclusive in the scope of supply No
PRUNER / CHAIN SAW ATTACHMENT Length of Pruner (Chain Saw)(mm) NA
PRUNER / CHAIN SAW ATTACHMENT Cutter Type NA
LEAF BLOWER ATTACHMENT Leaf Blower attachment inclusive in the scope of supply No
LEAF BLOWER ATTACHMENT Maximum Air Speed (km/hr) 0
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Weeder attachment inclusive in the scope of supply No
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Diameter of Weeder Blade (mm) 196
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Width of Weeder Blade (mm) 170
WEEDER ATTACHMENT No of Teeth in Weeder Blade 20
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Thickness of Weeder Blade (mm) 1.3
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Cut Width and Maximum Diameter in mm 170
WEEDER ATTACHMENT Weeder Cutter Circular
WARRANTY Warranty on Equipment 1.0
WARRANTY Warranty on Prime Mover 1.0
WARRANTY Warranty on Battery 0.0

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Required Documents

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Experience Criteria

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Past Performance

3

Bidder Turnover

4

Certificate (Requested in ATC) *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria

5

the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for brush cutter tender in India with CPCB compliance

Bidders should verify CPCB-compliant petrol engine requirements, confirm power source options (electric, petrol, or battery), prepare OEM authorization, GSTIN, PAN, and financials, and submit technical and commercial bids through the GEM portal according to the tender terms.

What documents are required for Indian Air Force brush cutter procurement

Submit GST certificate, PAN card, company profile, experience certificates for similar handheld tools, financial statements, EMD as applicable, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance certificates for CPCB and battery specifications as per terms.

What are the technical specifications for attachment options in this bid

The bid includes weeder, blade cutter, hedge trimmer, pruner/chain saw, nylon feed head, circular saw, and multiple blade configurations (2,3,4,8 teeth). Weeder specs: 196 mm diameter, 170 mm width, 20 teeth, 1.3 mm thickness; circular saw blades with defined diameters and teeth counts.

When is the delivery timeline for the IAF brush cutter contract

Delivery timelines are governed by the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation; final delivery schedule will be stated in the contract, with potential extended periods based on quantity changes and last-order dates.

What is the EMD amount for this brush cutter procurement

EMD details are not disclosed here; bidders should monitor the GEM portal for the exact EMD amount, payment method (DD/online), and submission deadline as per the official tender documents.

Which standards apply to petrol engine compliance in this tender

Engines must comply with CPCB norms; battery specifications require conforming tests for battery chemistry and capacity; ensure test reports are available for battery as per ‘conforming specification’ in the terms.

What attachments are included in the scope of supply for the brush cutter

Scope includes nylon feed head, blade cutter, circular saw, hedge trimmer attachment, pruner/chain saw, leaf blower attachment, and a range of blades (2/3/4/8 teeth, circular saw blades). All accessories should be supplied with the unit per the ATC.