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Indian Air Force Fire Extinguishers Procurement Portable ISI BS EN Standards 2025

Posted

28 Oct 2025, 09:29 am

Deadline

07 Nov 2025, 10:00 am

Location

JALPAIGURI , WEST BENGAL

Progress

Issue28 Oct 2025, 09:29 am
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Quantity

85

Category

Portable Fire Extinguishers (V2) ISI Marked to IS 15683

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Multi-standard compliance: IS 15683 (Q2), IS 16018 (Q2), IS 2546 (Q3), and BS EN for V3 extinguishers
  • • Warranty and AMC: 1-year warranty; OEM certificates required at delivery; India-based service network
  • • Option clause: buyer may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract time and during currency
  • • Delivery extension: time scaled by (additional/ original quantity) × original delivery period with a minimum 30 days
  • • OEM authorizations: mandatory to submit OEM authorization and service capability details
  • • Consolidated product range: portable extinguishers, foam, powder, CO2, water-based, water mist and foam-based wheeled extinguishers

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BUCKET FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FIRE SUPPRESSION

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers and galvanized steel fire buckets meeting multiple standards (ISI, BS EN). Scope encompasses ISI marked to IS 15683 (Q2), IS 16018 for foam-based units, and IS 2546 for galvanized buckets (Q3), with additional foam, dry powder, CO2 and water-based extinguishers specified. Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed publicly; however, the tender requires ISO/BIS/ISI-aligned quality controls and OEM authorizations. Delivery and after-sales support are critical, with a one-year warranty and established service networks in India. The buyer clause permits quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract signing. Unique aspects include multi-standard compliance, broad product range, and explicit warranty/AMC expectations. This tender is a procurement notice under IAF’s equipment safety program for firefighting readiness. Keywords to watch: ISI marked, BS EN standards, IS 15683, IS 16018, IS 2546, warranty, service network, OEM authorization, and 25% quantity option. This tender requires precise technical and vendor qualifications to meet diverse extinguisher types and capacities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product categories include: Portable Fire Extinguishers (V2) ISI IS 15683 (Q2); Portable Fire Extinguishers (V3) BS EN standards (Q2); Foam Based Wheeled Fire Extinguishers (V2) ISI IS 16018 (Q2); Galvanized Mild Steel Fire Bucket (IS 2546 Q3).
  • Extinguisher media & types covered: Foam, Powder, CO2, Water-based, Clean Agents, Water Mist; class ratings per EN 3-7 and IS standards; internal/external gas cartridge capacities; propellant type per IS 16018 clause 5*2.
  • Constructional details: vessel/cylinder materials, liner materials, nominal charges (liters/kg), corrosion guarantee, gauges, valves, and operating temperature ranges; required certifications for each category.
  • Performance requirements: minimum discharge times, fire ratings by class, and operating temperature specs; requirements vary by extinguisher type.
  • Compliance: AFFF foam specification, foam concentrates, external/internal gas capacities, and warranty/after-sales support expectations are included.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: not publicly disclosed here; bidders should review bid documents for exact deposit requirements.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty from final acceptance or after installation; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service network with installation, commissioning, and maintenance support across India.
  • Delivery: option to increase quantity by 25% and extended delivery timing as per contract; delivery period calculated with minimum 30 days if extended.
  • Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, tech compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, and EMD-related documents.
  • Eligibility: proven capability to supply multi-standard extinguishers; established service centers; compliance with IS/BS EN standards; ability to provide training and after-sales support.

Key Specifications

    • Product types: Portable Extinguishers (IS 15683), Foam-based Wheeled Extinguishers (IS 16018), Galvanized Mild Steel Fire Bucket (IS 2546)
    • Capacities: Foam/Water-based (liters), Powder/CO2 (kg), Foam-based wheeled extinguisher nominal charges
    • Materials: cylinder/vessel materials, liner material, corrosion guarantee
    • Performance: operating temperature ranges, minimum discharge times, fire class ratings per EN 3-7
    • Certification and testing: ISI/BIS/ISO/BS EN compliance; AFFF foam specs; propellant type per IS 16018

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity flexibility up to 25% during/after contract with adjusted delivery period

  • 1-year warranty with OEM warranty certificates at delivery

  • Mandatory OEM authorizations and India-based service network for after-sales

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Details to be drawn from bid terms; expects standard advance/ milestone payments aligned with delivery and acceptance

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period to commence from the last date of original delivery order; extended time proportional to quantity increase; minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalty terms are expected in deployment and delivery delays; details to be specified in ATC/ATC2 documents

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated experience in supplying ISI/BS EN certified extinguishers

  • Valid GST and financial stability documentation

  • Authorized OEM support and service centers across India

Technical Specifications 4 Items

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Category Specification Requirement
Generic Type Stored Pressure
Generic Extinguishing Media Powder Based (as per IS 4308 )
Generic Expellant Medium N2 Based (Stored Pressure)
Constructional Material Type of Extinguisher Low Pressure Extinguisher (Service Pressure ≤19 bar)
Constructional Material Material Specification for the body of High Pressure Extinguisher Steel body (as per latest IS 7285)
Constructional Material Material Specification for the body of Low Pressure Extinguisher Welded low carbon steel cylinders (as per Clause 9.2.5 of IS 15683)
Construction Foam Based Extinguishing Media NA
Construction Powder Based Extinguishing Media ABC
Construction Type of Clean Agent for Clean Agent Based Fire Extinguisher (as per CL 5-1-3) NA
Construction Foam Based Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Liters NA
Construction Powder Based Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Kg 9
Construction Carbon Dioxide Based Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Kg NA
Construction Water Based Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Liters NA
Construction Clean Agents Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Kg NA
Construction Water Mist Fire Extinguisher Capacity in Liters NA
Construction Features of Fire Extinguisher Carrying Handle (Mandatory If Extinguisher having mass ≥1.5Kg or Cylinder diameter, Safety Devices (Mandatory for High Pressure Extinguisher), Rechargeable, Hose Assemblies (Mandatory If mass or volume of Extinguishing medium > 3 Kg or Litres)
Construction Class of fire for which Fire Extinguisher is suitable Class -A
Performance Operating Temperature (°C) -20°C to +60°C
Performance Minimum Effective discharge time for Fire Extinguisher 26.0
Performance Fire Rating of different class of fires 144B

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar firefighting equipment供应

4

Financial statements (audited or statutory)

5

EMD payment proof

6

Technical bid documents and product compliance certificates

7

OEM authorizations / dealership confirmations

8

Installation/after-sales service capability details and service center locations

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for ISI BS EN extinguishers tender in India 2025?

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance documents. Ensure IS 15683/16018/2546 conformity and BS EN compliance; provide installation, commissioning, and after-sales support details with service centers across India.

What documents are required for IAF fire extinguisher procurement 2025?

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, firm’s financial statements, experience certificates for firefighting equipment supply, EMD payment proof, OEM authorization, technical bid, and installation/maintenance capability certificates with service center locations.

What are the material standards for extinguisher bodies in this bid?

Extinguishers must meet IS 15683/16018 and BS EN standards with corrosion guarantees for vessel bodies; materials must comply with IS/BIS and OEM specifications; specify vessel material, liner type, and warranty terms in the bid.

When is the delivery deadline and option quantity for IAF extinguisher tender?

Delivery starts after the last delivery order date; quantity may increase by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time is proportionate to the additional quantity with a minimum 30 days.

What warranty and after-sales support are required for this procurement?

A 1-year warranty from final acceptance; OEM warranty certificates at delivery; established installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance service network across India; provide service center locations in the bid.

What standards apply to foam-based wheeled extinguishers in this tender?

Foam-based wheeled extinguishers must comply with IS 16018 (Q2) and related AFFF foam specs; ensure proper foam concentrate type, capacity in liters, and pressure/propellant details per IS 16018.

What is required to prove OEM authorization for this IAF bid?

Submit OEM authorization letters or dealership confirmations, with proof of authorized service centers, installation capability, and availability of spare parts across India, and demonstrate prior approvals for ISI/BS EN extinguishers.

What is the scope of quantity adjustment under the option clause?

The purchaser may adjust quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and within currency; additional time scales with (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

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