Indian Army Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid Tender Belgaum Karnataka 2026 - IS 550 Compliant, Telecoil, OSPL 90

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeking digital Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids for procurement in Belgaum, Karnataka. Product: Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid (Digital). Scope includes general features, device programming, microphone, and standard conformity. Tender notes a potential quantity variation: up to 25% of bid quantity during contract, with delivery adjustments based on the option clause. Key differentiators include specification of OSPL 90 parameters, telecoil capability, and tone adjustment controls. This tender emphasizes compliant performance with standard hearing-aid metrics and a configurable warranty via bidding. Note: BOQ shows zero items, implying a consolidated or non-itemized procurement in the brief. The opportunity targets suppliers with digital BTE hearing devices and government procurement experience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Behind-the-Ear Digital Hearing Aid
• Standards: Conformity to applicable standards; HF Average OSPL 90 and Maximum OSPL 90 defined
• Core specs: Minimum number of channels/bands, precise Frequency Range, Induction Coil/Telecoil with sensitivity at 10 mA/m
• Controls: Minimum number of programs; AGC/Compression; enablement of tone adjustment
• Warranty: Option for comprehensive warranty via bidding, superseding catalogue terms when elected
• Additional context from Buyer Terms: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%, with delivery schedule tied to last delivery order date and extended period calculations; initial delivery period and penalties not explicitly stated but governed by the option clause.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in available data; bidders must align with standard buyer terms for security deposits per policy
• Delivery: Delivery period governed by option clause; extended delivery time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions allowed up to original period
• Payment: Terms not specified in provided data; bidders should review ATC/Bid documents for PAC/payment milestones
• Documents: Prepare standard government bid documents plus OEM authorizations and technical compliance certificates when applicable
• Warranty/Penalties: Comprehensive warranty option by bid; penalties not enumerated in provided excerpt
• Eligibility: Experience in supply of digital hearing devices and compliance with standard procurement practices for defence/military buyers is implied