Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement related to FILTER ELEMENT ENGINE LUB OIL (KOEL-0643601000), with emphasis on replenishing non-obsolete items having at least a 3-year residual market life. Though exact start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed, the tender targets reliable suppliers with proven central/state govt exposure and OEM-backed supply chains. The procurement prioritizes products that remain active in the OEM’s market and have verifiable supply history through contracts with government entities. A key differentiator is adherence to statutory and OEM life-cycle requirements, ensuring sustained availability during the contract period. This tender is positioned under government procurement norms, with potential Micro/Small Enterprise (MSE) purchase preference where applicable.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: FILTER ELEMENT ENGINE LUB OIL (KOEL-0643601000)
- No explicit performance metrics or technical specs published in the current data
- Required alignment with government procurement practices and OEM lifecycle commitments
- Eligibility hinges on demonstrated supply of similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs for at least 2 years prior to bid opening; primary product value must meet this criterion in multi-item bids
- Financial scrutiny includes mandatory turnover verification and audited statements for the last three financial years; if the bidder is under three years old, turnover is calculated from date of incorporation
- MSE purchase preference is available if the bidder is the manufacturer of the offered product; traders excluded from MSE policy
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance security details are not stated in the supplied data; bidders should verify in the tender document
- Experience requirement: supply of same/similar category products to Govt/PSU for at least 2 years; must provide contracts as evidence
- Turnover: minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 years as specified in the bid document; audited balance sheets or CA certificates required
- MSE preference: if the bidder is MSE and manufacturer, 25% contract value may be allocated at L1+15% margin if L1 is not MSE-eligible; traders not eligible for MSE benefits
- Compliance: bidders must meet generic and organization-specific terms; no explicit delivery or payment terms disclosed in the data
- Documentation to be submitted alongside bid: evidence of turnover, previous govt contracts, and OEM authorizations as applicable
