Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) seeks calibration services for a particle counter. While the exact quantity and value are not disclosed, the contract contemplates flexible ordering up to 25% above the bid quantity and again up to 25% during the currency of the contract at contracted rates. The delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order, with time extensions calculated by the formula (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, subject to a minimum of 30 days. This tender emphasizes quantity flexibility and time extension mechanics under the buyer’s option clause.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Calibration of particle counter for air-force testing environments
- No explicit technical specifications provided in the tender data; bidders should anticipate calibration scope, traceability requirements, and on-site/off-site service options.
- Key evaluation considerations include adherence to delivery timelines, ability to scale quantities by up to 25%, and compliance with the purchaser’s option clause.
- No BOQ items listed; bidders should prepare a detailed calibration scope, including instrument identification, frequency of calibration, and reporting format.
- Encourage bidders to propose standard calibration procedures, traceable calibration certificates, and response timelines for service calls.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract inception and during currency at contracted rates.
- Delivery time extensions are computed as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
- If the original delivery period is under 30 days, the extension equals the original period.
- Bidders must comply with these option-based delivery terms and ensure readiness for variable orders.
