Dg Armed Forces Medical Service Behind-the-Ear Digital Hearing Aid Tender Kangra Himachal Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

The Department of Defence, through the DG Armed Forces Medical Service, invites bids for Behind the Ear (BTE) digital hearing aids to be supplied at Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (postal code 176001). The procurement focuses on BTE devices with programmable features, microphone, and telecoil capabilities, including gain control and tone adjustment. The scope references multiple general feature enhancements and a configurable warranty option via bidding, offering bidders flexibility in warranty coverage and potential comprehensive warranty. An option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation during contract execution, with delivery terms anchored to the last delivery order date and extended periods based on the option. This tender emphasizes technical adaptability and supplier readiness for government procurement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Behind-the-Ear Digital Hearing Aids (BTE) with device programming capability
• General features: integrated microphone, program selection controls, and tone adjustment provision
• Product specifications: minimum number of channels/bands; induction coil/telecoil with sensitivity at 10 mA/m
• Controls: minimum number of programs for varied listening environments; AGC/Compression functionality
• Warranty: option for comprehensive warranty available through bidding, superseding catalogue warranty if selected
• Delivery & variation: quantity may vary up to 50% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order with extended periods calculated per the option clause
• BOQ: no items listed; focus on compliance with general hearing aid specifications and ATC terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should consult the ATC for exact deposit requirements
• Quantity variability: up to 50% increase/decrease allowed during contract and currency
• Delivery schedule: delivery period governed by original delivery order and extended periods as per option clause
• Warranty: comprehensive warranty option available via bidding; supersedes catalogue warranty if chosen
• Documentation: ensure submission of standard bid documents per T&C (GST, PAN, experience, financials, OEM authorizations as applicable)
• ATC terms: bidders must comply with the stated option clause and delivery calculations based on (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days