Indian Air Force Stationary Batteries Tender IS 1651 Lead Acid Tubular Plates 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for Stationary Cells and Batteries employing Lead Acid Type with Tubular Positive Plates as per IS 1651. Bid scope covers ISI marked battery cells with options for NDP, HDP, or TBS configurations housed in transparent SAN containers. Specific container material details are not disclosed. Key terms include a flexible quantity clause up to 25% higher or lower than the contracted quantity and a three-year warranty from final acceptance or installation completion. An OEM warranty certificate must accompany delivery, and the vendor must demonstrate a nationwide after-sales support network with service centers near consignee locations. The procurement emphasizes reliability, standard compliance, and responsive maintenance across Indian locations, with emphasis on installation, commissioning, and training support as part of ongoing service.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: ISI marked batteries per IS 1651; potential applicability of IS 550/ISO where stated in related specs.
• Cell types: NDP, HDP, or TBS lead-acid cells with tubular positive plates and pasted negative plates.
• Container: Transparent SAN container; material specification not explicitly provided.
• Capacity/ratings: Type/Capacity (in Ah) at 10 h rate to be supplied; exact values not listed in available data.
• Warranty: 3 years from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates provided at delivery.
• Service & support: Established installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance network in INDIA; service centers near consignee destinations to be uploaded with bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not disclosed in available data; bidders must review T&Cs for exact amount.
• Delivery & quantities: Option clause allows ±25% quantity adjustment during and after contract; delivery period recalculations based on original quantity and days, with minimum 30 days extension rules.
• Warranty & after-sales: 3-year warranty; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; ensure service capability and center listings near consignee locations.
• Documentation: OEM authorizations, installation/commissioning certificates, and service capabilities must be included; compliance with ISI marking and IS 1651 standards.