Directorate General Of Quality Assurance Aluminium Foil Tender for Bursting Strength Tester Intermediate Check 2026

Tender Overview

The Directorate General Of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department Of Defence Production, invites bids for the procurement of Aluminium Foil intended for the intermediate check of a Bursting Strength Tester. The tender notes an option clause enabling quantity variations up to 25% of bid/ contracted quantity. The engagement requires physical sample submission for verification on 07/01/2026 at 1100 hrs at the DGQA office; samples must be sealed and labeled. An authenticated certificate confirming item compliance with the stated standards is mandatory. The BOQ lists zero items, indicating a potential single, or undefined, scope tied to the aluminium foil requirement and verification process. The unique requirement is sample authentication and on-visit verification prior to qualification, with delivery timing governed by option-related extensions and original delivery periods. This procurement is positioned as a compliance-driven, verification-intensive supply for defence equipment testing. The emphasis on sample-based qualification and standard-certification reinforces a quality-controlled approach to supplier eligibility and product conformity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Aluminium Foil for intermediate check of Bursting Strength Tester
• Standards/Certification: mandatory authenticated certificate of compliance with standards/specifications (exact standards not provided)
• Verification: sealed, labeled sample submission required in-person on 07/01/2026 (1100 hrs); samples deemed acceptable enable bidder qualification
• Quantity/Value: 25% quantity variation right during contract placement and currency, with proportionate time extension; exact values not disclosed
• Delivery: extension formula is (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days; original delivery period if less than 30 days
• BOQ: No items listed; implies non-discrete quantity or dependent on verification outcome
• Compliance: bidders must provide item compliance certificates; absence may disqualify

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not disclosed; bidders must comply with standard procurement deposits per ATC terms
• Sample Verification: mandatory site visit and submission on 07/01/2026 at 1100 hrs; sealed, labeled samples only
• Standards: authenticated certificate of item compliance with standards/specifications
• Quantity Flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract and currency
• Delivery Period: extension rules apply if option exercised; minimum 30 days
• Eligibility: compliance with sample acceptance and certificate submission; other eligibility criteria not specified