Indian Air Force Gym Equipment Procurement Tender 2026 IS 17801 ISO 20957-6 Safety Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for a range of gym equipment, including Electric Motorized Treadmill (V3), 45 degree Leg Press/Hack Squat, Dip/Chin Assist Machine, Shoulders Press, Abdominal Exercise Machine (Version 2), Kick/Punching Bag Gymnastics, Multi Station Gym (V3) and Multi Adjustable Bench (V2). The tender requires compliance with IS 17801 (Part 3) and ISO 20957-6 safety standards, with an EMD of ₹45,000. The procurement appears to be for a centrally managed program, with emphasis on standardized safety, robustness, and modular gym layouts. The option clause permits quantity adjustments up to 25%, at contracted rates, during and after initial delivery. Unique requirements include OEM/authorized seller presence in India for after‑sales support and mandatory ISO 9001 certification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: IS 17801 (Part 3) / ISO 20957-6 safety standard for treadmills; Usage Class per IS 17801 (Part 1) Clause 4.3; motor and peak power details to be defined; console/display type; maximum user weight; frame and side rail materials; running surface length and width; cushioning technology; live area recommendations; dimensions (Width, Height, Length); weight stacks; weight plates, guide rods, belts, cables; instructional placards; warranty terms (on complete unit, motor, frame); frame warranty in years.
• Performance/Dimensions: Running surface length and width in inches; Product Weight; Max User Weight; Plate Capacity (per rod); Weight Stack(s) & height/width/length of machines; frame material specifics and pipe thickness; live area in metric cm.
• Warranty/Support: Warranty on Complete Unit (years); Motor Warranty (years); Warranty on Frame (years); warranties for bearings, guide rods, pulleys, cables; instructional placards.
• Conformance/Certification: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; OEM/Authorized Seller with India presence for after‑sales; certifications field populated, with mandatory uploads.
• Delivery/Installation: Delivery timelines anchored to contract; live area and installation readiness; load bearing and safety considerations.
• Miscellaneous: Material specifications for frame, side rails, surface materials; cable/pulley assemblies; number of weight stacks; dimensions for multi-station configurations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹45,000.
• Delivery Terms: Flexibility to increase quantity by up to 25%; delivery period adjustments based on option clause; minimum circumscribed extension rule is 30 days.
• Experience/Certification: ISO 9001 certification required; OEM or Authorized Seller with India presence for after‑sales; bid documents must include all certificates.
• Payment: Terms to be defined in contract; must align with delivery milestones and OEM support.
• Documentation: Mandatory submission of GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorization.
• Penalties/Extensions: Option clause governs quantity/ delivery adjustments; penalties not specified but implied through delivery terms.
• Warranty/Support: Frame and major components warranty specifics to be included; after‑sales service compliance required.