Indian Air Force Brush Cutter Tender 2026 - OEM Warranty 1 Year, 25% Quantity Variation, Advance Sample Process

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, seeks a brush cutter (procurement category: BRUSH CUTTER) with related accessories or attachments. The contract allows a 25% increase/decrease in quantity at the time of award and during the contract, at contracted rates. Advance approval of an initial sample is required within 5 days of contract award, with supplier providing 1 sample for buyer approval. Final acceptance triggers the 1-year OEM warranty, and supply must align with the approved sample to avoid LD penalties. The absence of BOQ items indicates a focused supply and potential bulk order under a single-category buy.

• Organization: Indian Air Force
• Product: Brush Cutter with OEM warranty
• Location: not specified; procurement conducted under Air Force requirements
• Key differentiator: strict advance sample approval, post-approval bulk supply at negotiated rates
• Unique aspect: option to adjust quantity by up to 25% during and after award

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal BOQ items are listed; the specification relies on contract conformity to the approved sample
• Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or post-installation testing at consignee location
• OEM warranty certificates to be submitted at the time of delivery
• Advance sample process: supplier must submit 1 sample within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or list modifications within 5 days
• If buyer delays in sample approval, delivery period is refixed without LD for the delay
• If samples fail/deviate, buyer may require fresh samples or terminate the contract
• Generic delivery terms reference last-date of original delivery order and extended-period calculations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease during contract and currency, at original rates
• Advance sample requirement: 1 sample within 5 days; modifications communicated within 5 days if needed
• Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance; OEM certificates required at delivery
• Delivery schedule anchored to original delivery order; extended time calculation applies
• Penalties: LD policies apply if bulk supply deviates from approved sample or contract specs
• Documents: OEM authorizations and warranty certificates to be provided at delivery
• EMD/bid security: not specified in available data; bidders should prepare standard responsive documentation