Indian Air Force Sealing Compound RDL-945 Tender 2026 - BIS Licence, Type Test, Airborne Item Approval

Tender Overview

Indian Air Force seeks supply of Sealing Compound RDL-945 under the Department of Military Affairs. The procurement involves only supply of goods with potential quantity adjustments up to 50% of bid quantity. Delivery terms extendable per option clause; exact delivery timelines depend on contract. The tender emphasizes compliance with aviation-grade approvals, material tests, and OEM/type approvals, reflecting its airborne application context. The scope focuses on non-obsolete items with minimum market life and requires submission of all mandated certificates to avoid rejection. This procurement highlights the need for certified materials and compliance with aviation standards to ensure suitable performance in aircraft environments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: Sealing Compound RDL-945
• Scope: Supply of sealing compound as per airworthiness requirements; no BOQ items listed, indicating a potentially broad product category.
• Standards & certifications emphasized: BIS licence, type test certificate, and other approvals as prescribed in the product specification; copy of type approval annexed with BOM/specification; material test certificate to accompany delivery. Government ATC requires documents endorsed on letterhead with stamp/sign.
• Quality checks: Material Test Certificate evaluated by Buyer’s Lab; lab results are sole acceptance criteria.
• ATC references: DGAQA/RCMA/CEMILAC/CRE approvals for airborne items; ensure compliance with specific aviation approvals.
• Delivery & options: Option to increase quantity up to 50% during contract; delivery period adjustments based on original delivery window and extended period with minimum 30 days rule.
• Scope of supply clause: Bid price must include all components for the goods; vendor must ensure not obsolete in market with at least 1 year residual life.
• Documentation: Upload all certificates on official letterhead; plain-page information must be stamped/signed.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; bid must include undertaking.
• Delivery timelines: Delivery period governed by option clause; extended delivery time calculation and minimum 30 days rule apply.
• GST considerations: Bidder to handle GST; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower, up to quoted GST percentage.
• Certificates & documents: Mandatory BIS licence, type test, approval certificates; material test certificate with delivery; failure to provide certificates may lead to rejection.
• Warranty/standards: Type approvals and aviation-specific certifications required; endorsement on bid documents is necessary; adherence to ATC clauses.