Indian Air Force Goggles All Terrains Tender 2026 Defence Q3 – Shelf Life & ATC Terms

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for the supply of Goggles All Terrains (Defence) under the Q3 category. The procurement scope is limited to the supply of Goods, with an emphasis on shelf life compliance for all-terrain protective eyewear. The ATC mandates strict certificate uploads and adherence to scope of work, with non-compliance potentially leading to bid rejection or blacklisting. The document emphasizes a signed agreement to all Buyer Added Bid Specific Terms, including warranty and acceptance conditions, and outlines a no-extension-delivery stance post-shipment. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of delivering high-spec goggles under defence standards, with a strong emphasis on deviation-free execution and post-delivery obligations. The unique procurement context lies in ISI/defence-grade expectations and the potential for a strict post-award performance regime.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Goggles All Terrains (Defence) under Defense Q3 category
• Scope: Only supply of Goods; full price to cover all components
• Shelf life: requirement to be defined in bidder documents/ATC; ensure years-based shelf life compliance for all-terrain goggles
• Certification prerequisites: upload all requested certificates as per Bid Document and ATC; non-submittal can lead to rejection
• ATC linkage: compliance with “BUYER ADDED BID SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SCOPE OF WORK”; deviations may trigger forfeiture of PB/G, and potential blacklist
• Payment terms: 100% payment after receipt/PRI of item as stated in ATC; no conditional payment window described
• Warranty/LD: LD and warranty per DPM 2025; ensure conformity with defence procurement standards
• Delivery: No extension granted after delivery period; ensure timely delivery as per ATC
• BOQ: 0 items listed; total scope appears to be itemized in the ATC/Scope of Work documents

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in available data; verify in ATC/BOQ documents
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD docs, technical bid, OEM authorizations
• Deviation policy: sign-off with office seal; acceptance in toto; deviations may lead to blacklist
• Rejection risk: supplier responsible for collection of rejected items; related charges borne by supplier
• Warranty/Support: warranty terms aligned with DPM 2025; ensure service/repair terms are defined
• Extension: no extension granted post delivery period; align project schedule accordingly
• Payment certainty: 100% on successful delivery/PRI; ensure invoicing aligns with delivery milestones
• Compliance: full adherence to Buyer Added ATC; failure triggers tender rejection