Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (IAF) seeks procurement of a statue/replica of a Commando sculpture, with no specified BOQ items and an emphasis on final fabrication guided by approved drawings. The tender includes a 25% quantity option clause, permitting changes at contract award and during the currency of the contract. Bidders must ensure products remain market-ready for a minimum residual life (implied by terms) and provide Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award for buyer approval. Location is not disclosed in the data, but the scope targets high-fidelity, durable sculpture suitable for public display. The opportunity requires OEM authorization where applicable and adherence to post-award drawing modifications, ensuring delivery aligned with buyer-approved designs. A formal turnover criterion is required, with three-year average turnover demonstrated via audited statements or CA certificates. Unique aspects include post-award drawing approval, option-based quantity expansion, and strict vendor fitness checks.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Statue/Replica of Commando; no technical specs published
- Quantity & value: 0 BOQ items listed; quantity flexibility up to 25% per option clause
- Design validation: Detailed Design Drawings due within 5 days of award; buyer approval or modification list within 5 days; supply aligned to approved drawings with modifications
- Compliance: Bidders must avoid obsolescence, ensure market life; OEM authorization required for distributors
- Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover for last three years must be supplied via audited balance sheets or CA certificate; exact threshold to be per bid document
- EMD/Security: Not explicitly stated in the data, but typical government tenders require EMD per bid document
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery: Delivery period is contingent on approved drawings; absence of approval delays will shift delivery schedule without LD
- Financial health: Bidder must be solvent, not in liquidation or bankruptcy; submit undertaking
- Authorization: Manufacturer Authorization/ OEM certificate required when bidders are authorized distributors
- Documentation: Include GST, PAN, turnover proofs, experience, and technical compliance (when specified) with bid
- Clause acceptance: Bidders must accept option clause allowing 25% quantity increase/decrease
- Compliance: Ensure offering non-obsolete products with at least 5 years residual market life (OEM confirmation required)
- Payment: Payment terms are not detailed in data; standard procurement terms apply per buyer’s policy
- Warranty/Support: Not specified in data; bidders should seek clarification from buyer