Indian Air Force Hydrostatic Test of Oxygen Cylinders Tender 2026 AFM32 Trailer Model - DMA Procurement

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs. Service: Hydrostatic testing, painting, and re-fitting of 8 gaseous oxygen cylinders mounted on a trailer compressed model AFM32. Scope includes removal of cylinders from the trolley, hydrostatic test, repainting, and reinstallation. Tender notes a flexible quantity/duration clause up to 25%, applicable to lumpsum service contracts with the provider’s consent. Current BOQ shows no itemized entries, indicating a specialized maintenance service rather than a standard goods supply. The procurement context centers on ensuring safety and reliability of oxygen provision for air force operations, with a focus on off-site or premises-based testing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Hydrostatic test of 8 oxygen cylinders mounted on trailer compressed model AFM32.
• Process: Remove cylinders from trolley → perform hydrostatic test → paint cylinders → refit onto trolley.
• Location/Delivery: Testing and return on the same trailer setup; detailed delivery location not specified.
• Standards/Compliance: Exact standards not provided in tender data; bidders should align with aviation maintenance safety practices and applicable IS/ISO codes as applicable by IAF.
• Qualification: Service provider must demonstrate capability for on-site/off-site testing, including safe handling of gaseous cylinders and compliance with air force safety protocols.
• ATC/Clauses: 25% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration permitted at issue and post-issuance; lump-sum scope adjustments require provider consent.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: Not specified in available data; bidders must refer to ATC for deposit requirements.
• Delivery Timeline: Not specified; ATC indicates scope may be flexible with quantity/duration changes up to 25%.
• Payment Terms: Not detailed in data; refer to ATC for terms.
• Documentation: Certificates and documents as per ATC must be uploaded with bid; non-compliance risks rejection.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in tender data.
• Experience: Demonstrated capability in hydrostatic testing of gas cylinders and aviation maintenance support recommended; exact years not provided.