HAL Thermocouple Calibrator Procurement Bangalore Karnataka 2026 – Local Content & MSE Preference Standards

Tender Overview

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) invites bids for a Thermocouple Calibrator under the Department of Defence Production. Location: BANGALORE, KARNATAKA - 560001. Project scope comprises procurement of a calibrator device used in thermocouple testing with undefined quantity and value. The tender emphasizes compliance with public procurement norms, including MSE purchase preference and Local Content (LC) requirements. A key differentiator is the mandatory local content certification to accompany invoices and the possibility of price matching by MSEs within defined margins. The absence of a BOQ suggests a single-item or gate-keeping procurement with specialized supplier capability. This tender includes statutory preferences for eligible MSE manufacturers and local content verification through auditors or cost accountants, depending on bidder origin. A unique compliance dimension is the revised Make in India framework linked to LC, affecting bid evaluation and invoicing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Thermocouple Calibrator (specialized calibration equipment)
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in the available data; policy references include MSE Purchase Preference and Local Content (LC) policy.
• Procurement context: Government department procurement under HAL, with Centre-level purchase preference and Make in India LC requirements.
• Financial/valuation notes: Estimated value and EMD not disclosed; emphasis on documentary evidence for LC and MSE eligibility.
• Delivery/installation: Not described; focus on compliance and invoicing with LC certificates.
• Service/support: Not specified; emphasis on compliance documents and audit-based LC certification.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Purchase Preference: MSEs eligible if manufacturer of the offered product; price matching within L1+15% margin may apply for 25% of contract value.
• Local Content Policy: LC threshold 20% to determine “Non Local Supplier”; LC must be certified with invoices; evidence required per policy.
• Documentation: Upload documentary evidence for MSE and LC compliance with bid; local content certificate to accompany each invoice.
• Auditor/Accountant requirements: For foreign bidders, statutory cost auditor or equivalent certificates acceptable for LC percentage.
• Implementation notes: Policy-compliant certification and verification addenda apply; sanctions for misrepresentation per policy.