Indian Air Force Drone Modification Kit Tender Bangalore Karnataka 560001 - 2 Years Warranty & 25% Opt2 Expansion 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, invites bids for a Drone Modification Kit under a government procurement framework. The contract scope centers on the supply of the modification kit itself, with delivery to the Air Force Technical College, Jalahalli West, Bangalore. A 25% quantity variation option may be exercised during and after contract formation, at contracted rates, with delivery timing anchored to the last order’s delivery window and extended period calculations. The award includes an OEM warranty active for two years from final acceptance or post-installation testing. Key differentiators include in-country after-sales support structures and required OEM service centers within India. Unique aspects involve installation, commissioning, and training requirements, plus a dedicated service-support channel and escalation matrix to ensure uptime.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Drone Modification Kit (no detailed specs provided in the data)
• Delivery Location: The Commandant, Air Force Technical College, Jalahalli West, Bangalore, 560015
• Warranty: 2 years from final acceptance or after installation completion
• After-sales: OEM must have a well-established Installation, Commissioning, Training, Troubleshooting and Maintenance network in India; nearest service centers to consignee destinations must be disclosed
• Service Support: Dedicated toll-free number with an explicit escalation matrix
• Financial: OEM turnover criterion is specified in the bid document (not quantified in the provided data)
• Scope: Supply of Goods only (scope of supply defined in terms and conditions)
• Delivery terms: Option to extend delivery based on the option clause with minimum 30 days extension
• Compliance: No detailed technical standards available in the provided data; bidders should anticipate standard government procurement compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery address and commissioning obligations specified at Air Force Technical College, Bangalore
• Bidders must confirm they are not under liquidation or similar, with an undertaking to that effect
• Warranty: 2-year OEM warranty; provide OEM warranty certificates at delivery
• Service & Support: Dedicated toll-free line and escalation matrix required
• Turnover: OEM average annual turnover criterion for the last three financial years (not numerically specified here)
• Scope: Bid price to include all cost components; scope limited to supply of goods
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity, with corresponding delivery adjustments
• Installation/Training: If scope includes installation, commissioning, and testing, these tasks must be performed at consignee location