Indian Air Force Field Telephone Cable Procurement India 2026 – ISI/Brand Quality, 2 Year Warranty

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for the supply of field telephone cables (telecommunication cable) under a generic category. The procurement scope focuses on branded, quality-assured cable with standard spool lengths and a 2-year warranty, to be delivered to consignees across India. The contract allows volume adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity at order placement or during currency, at contracted rates. Bidders must submit an ink-signed bid with rubber stamp acceptance of all terms, including OEM warranty. Key differentiators include mandatory branded quality, in-country after-sales support, and a two-year warranty on delivered goods.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Field telephone cable / telecommunication cable
• Standard length: Wire length per spool/drum within ±1% tolerance
• Scope of supply: Pure supply of goods (no services included) as per bid terms
• Brand requirement: Item must be of branded quality; OEM authorization may be required
• Warranty: 2 years from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning, whichever is applicable
• OEM support: Must provide OEM warranty certificates at delivery; establishment of service centers in India for after-sales service
• ATC compliance: Ink-signed bid-specific ATC and technical specification documents with firm seal/embossing
• Delivery flexibility: Option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract period at contracted rates; delivery period governed by original and extended timelines with minimum 30 days rule
• Documentation: Bid must include full warranty details and service network information; any non-compliance could lead to rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/bid security: Not specified in available data (bidders should verify in official tender portal)
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; extended periods calculated with formula (Extended quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Payment terms: Not specified in available data (check bidder terms in ATC)
• Documentation: Ink-signed bid with rubber seal accepting all terms; OEM authorization/documents as required
• Warranty: 2 years warranty from acceptance; OEM certificates to be submitted at delivery
• Branded quality: Item must be of branded quality; attestations and stamping required
• Service network: Well-established installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance teams in India; service centers near consignee destinations to be uploaded
• Option clause: Right to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at placement or during currency; extended delivery terms applicable