Office Of DG (Med & Cos) DRDO LFC RO Membrane Tender 2026 - Wet-Tested Membranes with ISO/IS 9001 Standards

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Office Of Dg ( Med & Cos) under the Defence Research & Development organization for a Low Fouling Composite (LFC) RO Membrane product category. The tender specifies construction parameters including outer diameter, feed port diameter, feed spacer thickness, and active membrane area, along with performance metrics such as permeate flow rate and warranty period. A unique requirement is that membranes must be wet-tested before dispatch, with a test certificate accompanying supply. The location is not disclosed in the brief, and the BOQ shows no line items. The emphasis is on OEM-quality membrane modules meeting specified dimensional tolerances and performance guarantees, with the option to adjust quantities by up to 25% during and after contract formation. The procurement aims to secure reliable, supply-ready LFC RO membranes for DRDO-related research and development applications, with a clear emphasis on traceable testing and warranty coverage.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Material of membrane: to be specified by supplier
• Outer Diameter (mm): tolerance ±1 mm
• Diameter of feed port (mm): tolerance ±1 mm
• Feed spacer thickness: specified in mils
• Active area (sq ft): field-proven metrics to be provided
• Permeate flow rate (gpd): performance metric required
• Warranty (years): duration to be stated and guaranteed
• Test certificate: membranes must be wet-tested by OEM prior to dispatch; certificate to accompany supply
• Documentation: OEM test reports and wet-testing data mandatory

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause permits +/- 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency, with delivery time adjusted proportionally (minimum 30 days).
• Delivery period commences from last date of original delivery order; extended delivery time computed as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a floor of 30 days.
• Bidders must accept supplier-led quantity adjustments at contracted rates and comply with the option clause.
• No BOQ items listed; procurement scope relies on membrane specifications and OEM certification.
• Compliance with wet-testing requirement and provision of test certificates is mandatory for eligibility.