Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of customization items across 16 line items, including Customised T Shirts, Jute Bags, Pens, Caps, Mugs, Wall Clocks, Key Chains, Tea Coasters, Desktop Calendars, Mouse Pads, Notebooks, Fridge Magnets, Child Education Kits, Pillows, PU Leather Wallets, and related desk accessories. The estimated value is not disclosed, but the bid requires an EMD of ₹30,000. Bidders must comply with a 25% quantity variation clause and flexible delivery timelines tied to original and extended delivery periods. A pre-bulk production sample from the L1 bidder is mandatory. Location details reflect a Panagarh, West Bengal-based payment and performance security process. Unique terms include Detailed Design Drawings approval within 5 days of award, with modification lists in 5 days, to avoid LD. The scope includes post-approval fabrication and adherence to buyer-specified drawings. This tender emphasizes supplier readiness for rapid-scale customization with precise design alignment. The option clause and drawing approvals mark critical execution milestones for bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- 16 line items for customized promotional goods (e.g., T-shirts, bags, mugs, caps, clocks, stationery, and gift items).
- No explicit technical specs published; bidders must align to Buyer-approved Detailed Design Drawings.
- Sample testing required from the L1 bidder before bulk production; deviations may lead to item rejection.
- Delivery schedule tied to original and extended periods; additional time calculated by (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
- EMD: ₹30,000; payment security via DD payable to AIR FORCE STATION ARJAN SINGH PANAGARH; DD scan acceptable upfront, followed by hard copy delivery within 15 days of award.
- GST advisory: bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or lower rate, subject to quoted GST percentage.
- Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted within 5 days of award; buyer responds with approval or modification list within 5 days.
- Sample conformity to required specifications is mandatory for bulk order approval.
- 25% quantity variation allowed during contract; delivery time adjusted accordingly.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹30,000; payment via DD or PBG as per GeM; SC tolls apply per clause.
- Delivery/LD: extended delivery period may occur if drawings approval delays occur; no LD during buyer delays in drawing approvals.
- Post-award design: detailed drawings must be approved within 5 days; modifications communicated within 5 days; bulk supply follows approved drawings.
- Sample-based pre-approval: L1 bidder must provide compliant samples before bulk production begins.
- GST: bidder handles GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate with cap at quoted GST.
- Termination/variations: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract; similar extension during currency; minimum 30 days for additional time.
- Bank/guarantee: DD to PANAGARH; scanned copy acceptable for initial PBG/guarantee, hard copy due within 15 days.
- Documentation: compliance with buyer-specified terms and any OEM approvals where required.
