Indian Air Force Antifreeze Coolant IS 5759 & Gear Lubricants Tender 2026 - IS 1118 V3 Conformance

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for antifreeze coolant conforming to IS 5759 (Q3) and gear lubricants (multipurpose extreme-pressure gear oil) conforming to IS 1118 (Q3). The scope includes packaging, viscosity grades, and packing sizes as part of general requirements. The buyer reserves a ±25% quantity variation and contract extension option at the same rates, with delivery terms aligned to last delivery order dates. This tender emphasizes conformance to IS standards and inclusion of packing/marking specifics, with ATC highlighting the need to review an additional technical specification present in the tender text. This is a government procurement in the defense sector, demanding precise chemical and lubricant specifications to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: antifreeze coolant (IS 5759 Q3), gear lubricants/multipurpose EP gear oil (IS 1118 Q3)
• Packing considerations: packing size and unit as per general requirements; precise sizes not disclosed
• Viscosity grade: specified under general requirements; grade not directly listed in the provided data
• Quality standards: IS 5759 (Q3) for coolant; IS 1118 (Q3) for gear lubricants; compliance with these standards is mandatory
• BOQ data: 0 total items; no itemized quantities available; ensure alignment with ATC and additional technical specifications
• ATC directive: review additional technical specification as part of bid; ensure full compliance with all buyer-added terms and option clause
• Delivery context: delivery period tied to original delivery order dates; option for quantity increase with calculated delivery time
• Other: generic packing/marking and product-type specifics may be further defined in the final contract terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: not disclosed in the data; bidders should verify EMD requirements in the buyer terms
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% quantity increase at contracted rates; extended period calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery timeframe: delivery period to commence from last date of original delivery order; extended delivery time rules apply
• ATC compliance: adhere to the explicit additional technical specification and submit bid accordingly
• Documentation: bidders must review and comply with all listed ATC provisions; ensure submission of standard bid documents as per organization requirements