Indian Air Force High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor Motor Driven IS 15879 Tender 2026 ISO 9001

Tender Overview

Indian Air Force invites bids for a Motor Driven High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor compliant with IS 15879 (Q3). Estimated project value: ₹472,000 with scope covering supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if required. The tender emphasizes standard certification (ISO 9001) and warranty provisions, plus optional quantity adjustments of up to 25% during contract execution. The procurement targets a portable 9-10 cfm unit, with specified charging adapters for firefighting and underwater diving tasks, highlighting delivery and after-sales support expectations. The outcome hinges on OEM turnover compliance and timely servicing commitments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Portable High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor (9-10 cfm, motor driven) per IS 15879.
• Required features: charging adapters for firefighting and underwater diving; inbuilt temp sensor and timer for filter life monitoring.
• Performance data to declare: Maximum Operating Pressure, Cylinder Charging Range, and Cylinder Charging Rate.
• Certification: ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM; warranty terms for product and service (years) and implementation of service warranty from date of installation (years).
• Warranty/AMC: specify product warranty and service warranty duration with replacement/rectification timelines; target service response within 15 days of notification.
• Delivery/installation: scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training; ensure statutory clearances if applicable.
• Documentation: compliance to ATC (uploaded), and past service certificates; adherence to terms on option quantity adjustments.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial: Not explicitly stated; bidders must review ATC for exact submission; turnover requirements are linked to OEM’s average annual turnover over the last three years.
• ISO 9001: Mandatory certification for bidder or OEM.
• Turnover: OEM’s average annual turnover over the last three years must meet the bid document criterion; for new OEMs, turnover is calculated post-constitution.
• Warranty: Product warranty and service warranty durations to be clearly defined; timely servicing within 15 days of defect notification.
• Delivery terms: Option Clause allows up to 25% quantity variation with delivery period recalculation; extended delivery period applies with minimum 30 days.
• Documentation: Upload ink-signed compliance to terms, and past service certificates; GST/PAN and financial/experience documents as applicable.
• Evaluation: Scope of supply includes all costs (supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and statuary clearances).