Indian Air Force Oral Cancer Screening Device Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2025 - Diffuse Reflectance & Tissue Autofluorescence Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for an oral cancer screening device leveraging diffuse reflectance and tissue autofluorescence technology, to be installed at Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore 560 007. The procurement emphasizes a device with at least 3 years residual market life, IPv6 readiness, and non-obsolete status. Bidders must meet financial stability, supply to government bodies, and OEM/ reseller capabilities. The option clause allows quantity shifts up to 25% at contracted rates, with delivery timing linked to the original order or extended period. The contract targets a government-grade screening solution for clinical applications in dental sciences.

Key differentiators include compliance with specified standards, a clear delivery/installation address, GST considerations, and ensured post-award obligations. Unique aspects: mandatory attestations on financial health, antivirus/anti-malware controls (Malicious Code Certificate), and OEM authorization requirements. This opportunity requires bidders to demonstrate a track record with central or state government bodies or PSUs and to provide technical and commercial documents as defined in the terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No detailed technical specs are published in the tender data. The procurement focuses on an oral cancer screening device based on diffuse reflectance and tissue autofluorescence, suitable for clinical dental use in Bengaluru. IT readiness includes IPv6 capability from day one. The instrument must remain market-active for at least three years post bid opening. Addressed delivery/installation is Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore.

• Device type: oral cancer screening system
• Technology: diffuse reflectance and tissue autofluorescence
• IPv6 readiness from day one
• Market life requirement: at least 3 years remaining before OEM end-of-life
• Delivery/installation site: Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore
• Compliance: non-obsolete status, OEM authorization, Malicious Code Certificate
• Delivery flexibility: option to extend orders up to 25% at contract rates

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly stated; bidders must meet vendor code prerequisites and financial credibility; provide PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate documents.
• Experience: 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs; copies of relevant contracts required.
• Delivery terms: delivery to Bangalore address; extended delivery period rules apply under option clause; delivery start from last date of original delivery order.
• GST: bidder to verify GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable lower rate.
• Obsolescence clause: product must have at least 3 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM.
• Certifications: Malicious Code Certificate; IPv6 readiness; OEM authorization; compliance with standards as applicable to medical/screening devices.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; experience contracts; vendor code creation documents.
• Payment terms: not specified; GST adjustments permitted within applicable rates; delivery/installation as per contract.