Replica Helicopter Cockpit shell for LCH TT Simulator

Supply of Replica Helicopter cockpit shells with other associated parts and features mentioned in Technical requirements document

Integration support to HAL during the integration of HAL supplied items in the delivered cockpit shells as mentioned in the technical requirements document

3D model of the entire Helicopter cockpit shell with support platform, observation platform and other internal structural assemblies in IGES/ STEP format.

Documentation Hard and soft (DVD) copies of Mechanical drawings with BOM (part, assembly and installation drawings)

Item Description

Supply of Replica Helicopter cockpit shells with other associated parts and features mentioned in Technical requirements document

Integration support to HAL during the integration of HAL supplied items in the delivered cockpit shells as mentioned in the technical requirements document

3D model of the entire Helicopter cockpit shell with support platform, observation platform and other internal structural assemblies in IGES/ STEP format.

Documentation Hard and soft (DVD) copies of Mechanical drawings with BOM (part, assembly and installation drawings)

Time line (in months)

Year of Delivery at Helicopter Divin, Bengaluru

Delivery of the items and services during the production phase are as per para 4.0

Appearance

RFQ terms & conditions

NOTE: BIDDER TO ENSURE THAT NO PRICING ASPECT IS INDICATED IN THIS SHEET OR ANYWEHERE IN THE TECHNICAL BID. IN CASE OF ANY PRICE INFORMATION PROIVIDED IN TECHNICAL BID, EVEN IN THE FORM OF PDF, THE TECHNICAL BID WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION AND WILL BE REJECTED.

When counter terms and conditions of business have been offered by bider, H.A.L. shall not be deemed to be governed by such terms and conditions unless specific written acceptance thereof has been given by H.A.L.

Any terms & conditions which has not been the part of the bid or Purchase Order, if put forward in subsequent correspondence, shall not be considered by HAL.

Disregard of any instructions, may result in your offer being ignored.

Canvassing by bid form, including unsolicited letter on bid submitted or post bid corrections shall render their biders liable for rejection.

This RFQ does not oblige HAL to pay any cost incurred by bidders in the preparation or submission of any response including technical / commercial proposals. HAL reserves the right to reject any and /or all responses received to this RFQ without assigning any reasons or to cancel this RFQ at any stage.

Bid Due Date: The due date for submission of quote is as indicated in Main RFQ through e-procurement mode only.

Validity of the Quotation: Price quoted should be net and unless otherwise specified should remain valid for our acceptance for a minimum of 180 days from the closing date of enquiry and the materials / service offered should be perfectly kept under provisional reservation for this quotation.

Late Bid: a) Bid received after the due date and time specified in the bid shall be considered as late bid and will not be considered. HAL e-portal does not allow upload / submission of any document after due date and time has elapsed. b) HAL will not be responsible for inability of bidder to upload the bid documents in e-procurement. c) HAL reserves the right to reject late or incomplete bid.

Opening of bids: In respect of two bid system, technical bid will be opened on the bid opening date as indicated in the main RFQ. After technical evaluation, the Commercial bids of those bidders who are technically acceptable will be opened.

Bid Evaluation: a) The bid will be evaluated on Package wise basis - Development and Production Phase combined b) Bid with lowest price conforming to the specification will be considered for placement of order. Lowest technically acceptable offer with variance in bid terms and conditions such as credit terms, delivery, penalty for late delivery etc. may be accepted on merits, after required loading towards such factors having direct financial impact in comparative price statement. c) If two or more bidders quote the same price, HAL reserves the right to seek revised offer from the same bidders and placing order on revised L-1 offer. If same situation prevails then HAL reserve the right to place order on any of them. d) If the lowest bidder has not offered full quantity, for the balance quantity HAL reserves the right to source from other bidders on L1 price. e) Conditional discounts will not be considered in evaluation of bid. f) Applicability of the Taxes (IGST/CGST etc.) should be explicitly indicated by the bidder in his response either in percentage or in absolute terms. In the absence of this input the offer would be considered all inclusive.

Conflict of Interest: Any bidder having a conflict of interest, which substantially affects fair competition, shall not be eligible to bid in this bid. Bids found to have a conflict of interest shall be rejected as nonresponsive. A bidder in this bid Process shall be considered to have a conflict of interest if the bidder: a) directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another Bidder; or b) receives or have received any direct or indirect subsidy/ financial stake from another bidder; or c) has the same legal representative as another bidder for purposes of this bid. A Principal can authorize only one representative, and the representative also should not represent or quote on behalf of more than one Principal. However, this shall not debar more than one Authorised distributor from quoting equipment manufactured by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), in procurements under Proprietary Article Certificate; or d) has a relationship with another bidder, directly or through common third parties, that puts it in a position to have access to information about or influence the bid of another Bidder or influence the decisions of the Procuring Entity regarding this bid process; or participates in more than one bid in this bid process; or e) Participation in any capacity by a Bidder (including the participation of a Bidder as sub-Vendor in another bid or vice-versa) in more than one bid shall result in the disqualification of all bids in which he is a party. However, this does not limit the participation of a non-bidder firm as a sub-Vendor in more than one bid; or f) would be providing goods, works, or non-consulting services resulting from or directly related to consulting services that it provided (or were provided by any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm), for the procurement planning (inter-alia preparation of feasibility/ cost estimates/ Detailed Project Report (DPR), design/ technical specifications, Terms of Reference (ToR)/ Activity Schedule/ schedule of requirements or the bid Document etc.) of this bid process; or g) has a close business or family relationship with a staff of the Procuring Organization who: i) are directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the bid document or specifications of the bid Process, and/or the evaluation of bids; or ii) would be involved in the implementation or supervision of resulting Contract. h) In cases of authorised distributors quoting on behalf of their principal manufacturers, an authorised distributor cannot represent two manufacturers or quote on their behalf in a particular bid enquiry. There can be only one bid from the following: i) The principal manufacturer directly or through an authorised distributor on his behalf; and ii) Authorised distributor on behalf of only one principal.

Parallel Arrangement: Any Order awarded to the successful bidder as a result of this bid, will be on non-exclusive basis. HAL reserves the right of entering into parallel contract(s)/ release parallel Order(s) with any other firms now or hereafter

Goods and Services Tax (GST): I. GST Registration Status: i) All the bidders/ Bidders should ensure that they are GST compliant and their quoted tax structure/ rates as per GST Act/ Rules. Bidder should be registered under GST and furnish GSTIN number and GST Registration Certificate in their offer unless they are specifically exempted from registration under specific notification/ circular/ section/ rule issued by statutory authorities. ii) GST Registration Number (15-digit GSTIN): If the bidder has multiple business verticals in a state and has separate registration for each vertical, the GSTIN of each vertical is concerned with the supply and service involved, as per the scope of Schedule of Requirements and Price Schedule quoted. If the supply/ service provided is from multiple states, the bidder should mention GST registration numbers for each state separately. iii) Composition scheme: If the Bidder has opted for a composition levy under Section 10 of CGST, he should declare the fact while bidding along with GSTIN and GST registration certificate. iv) Exemption from Registration: If a bidder is not liable to take GST registration, i.e., having turnover below threshold, he shall submit undertaking/indemnification against tax liability. Bidder claiming exemption in this respect shall submit a valid certificate from practising Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Cost Accountant with Unique Document Identification Number (DIN) to the effect that Bidder fulfils all conditions prescribed in notification exempting him from registration. Such bidder/ dealer shall not charge any GST and/ or GST Cess in the bill/ invoice. In such case, applicable GST shall be deposited under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) or otherwise as per GST Act by the Procuring Entity directly to concerned authorities. Bidder should note that his offer would be loaded with the payable GST under the RCM. Further, Bidder should notify and submit to the Procuring Entity within 15 days from the date of becoming liable to registration under GST.

Eligible Goods & Services: a) Country of Origin: The term “origin” used in this clause means the place from where the Services (and incidental Goods, including subcontracted components) are arranged and delivered, or manufactured.

b) Bidder’s country which shares a land border with India: Any bidder from a country, which shares a land border with India will be eligible to bid in this bid only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority (i.e. the registration committee constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trader (DPIIT). However, the bidders from those countries (even if sharing a land border with India) to which the Government of India has extended lines of credit or in which the Government of India is engaged in development projects are not required to register with Competent Authority and will be eligible to bid in this bid. Bidder from a country, which shares a land border with India, for the purpose of this Order means:- i) An entity incorporated, established or registered in such a country; or ii) A subsidiary of an entity incorporated, established or registered in such a country; or iii) An entity substantially controlled through entities incorporated, established or registered in such a country; or iv) An entity whose beneficial owner is situated in such a country; or v) An Indian (or other) agent of such an entity; or vi) A natural person who is a citizen of such a country; or vii) A consortium or joint venture where any member of the consortium or joint venture falls under any of the above. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Contract, country of origin of ‘Services’ and related ‘Goods’ under the contract shall have their origin in India or other countries and must conform to the declaration, made by the Vendor in its bid regarding but not limited to any restrictions on certain countries with land-borders with India. The successful bidder shall not be allowed to sub-contract works to any Vendor from a country, which shares a land border with India unless such Vendor is registered with the Competent Authority.

c) Minimum Local Content: Minimum Local content (Make in India Policy): The ‘local content’ requirement to categorize a Vendor as ‘Class-I local Vendor’ is minimum 50%. For ‘Class-II local Vendor’, the ‘local content’ requirement is minimum 20%. Nodal Ministry/ Department may prescribe only a higher percentage of minimum local content requirement to categorize a Vendor as ‘Class-I local Vendor/ ‘Class-II local Vendor’. For the items, for which Nodal Ministry/ Department has not prescribed higher minimum local content notification, it shall be 50% and 20% for ‘Class-I local Vendor’/ ‘Class-II local Vendor’ respectively. Please refer the document - "Appendix_A_Purchase_Pref_Policy" for policy details. Please indicate details of Local content and Category in Annexure-3 of RFQ That the bidder has to indicate MLC as part of offer & Self Certificate and Auditor Certificate might have also indicated MLC as per their certification. In case there is difference in those values, the lowest of them will be considered as the applicable MLC & the offer will be dealt accordingly. Other MLC information will be treated as invalid. Bidder's status as MSEs: It is relevant to note that as per Government of India direction, the aspect of MSEs policies also included in the bid and the same is covered in the other terms & conditions which are part of RFQ. The aspect as indicated below would be applicable for procurement which falls under indivisible category. * If any Indian vendor satisfies the requirement of MSEs stipulation and also falls within the purchase preference margin (L1+15%)as called for in MSME policy (in case of matching L1 price) will be considered for ordering 100% of bid quantity. * In case no MSEs qualifies for purchase preference or do not match with L1 price then the total bided quantity will be ordered on L-1 bidder per this subject purchase preference policy. Concurrent application of public procurement policy for both MII and MSE shall be governed as per the OM vide No. F.1/4/2021-PPD dated 18/05/2023 from PPD, DoE, MoF. In case of an MSE owned by SC/ST/Woman entrepreneur is willing to accept L1 price, when their quoted price is within L1+15% range, preference should be given to them with first preference to MSE owned by SC/ST entrepreneur, second preference to MSE owned by Woman entrepreneur and then to other MSEs.

PURCHASE PREFERENCE POLICY (Preference to make in India):

In line with Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017 & its amendments issued by Govt. of India & with a view to support the Indian industries, HAL has implemented “Purchase Preference Policy”. The “Purchase Preference” is applicable for the “Class-I Local Supplier” for the goods/services/works covered in this bid subject to the Terms & condition of Purchase preference clause. Note: (a) The subject item falls under INDIVISIBLE category. (b) Minimum local content for Class-I local supplier is 50%. (c) The offers sought only from Class-I & Class-II local suppliers. (d) The margin of Purchase Preference shall be up to 20% only for Class-I Local Supplier. The bidders are requested to go through the same & submit the bids accordingly and provide the compliance for the same.

Supplier’s status as MSEs:

CLASS-I & CLASS-II LOCAL SUPPLIER

Format for Certification for “Local Content”: Type-I- Format for “Self-Certification” for “Local Content” (if quoted price is <10 Crores) Type – II-Format for “Auditor’s Certification” for “Local Content” (if quoted price is > 10 Crores) Bidder to provide appropriate certificate as per the quoted value. In case of submission of offer through e-portal, scanned copy of the signed Auditor's Certificate also need to be submitted along with your offer and in parallel, the hard copy of original signed

Non-conformities between Figures and Words: In case of non-conformities/errors are observed in responsive bids between the quoted prices in figures and in words. The same shall be resolved in the following manner, discretion of HAL in this regard is Final: i) If, in the price structure quoted for the required goods / services, there is discrepancy between the unit price and total price (which is obtained by multiplying the unit price by the quantity), the unit price shall prevail and the total price corrected accordingly; ii) If there is an error in a total corresponding to the addition or subtraction of sub-totals, the sub-totals shall prevail and the total shall be corrected; and iii) If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words shall prevail. Such a discrepancy in an offer should be conveyed to the bidder asking him to respond by a target date and if the bidder does not agree to HAL's observation, then the bid is liable to be rejected.

Integrity Pact (IP)

Bank Guarantee Clauses:

Performance Bank Guarantee: Vendor shall furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) (including e-Bank Guarantee) as per HAL’s format for 10% of the goods supplied (to be calculated only on basic cost excluding taxes & duties, if such details are furnished separately in the bid submitted) valid up to end of the warranty period from a scheduled bank in India/ Bank of International repute (for foreign vendor) from the date of acceptance or otherwise equivalent amount shall be retained till completion of warranty period and other obligation of Purchase Order/ contract. NOTE: In case bidder does not agree for Performance Bank Guarantee/ retention of equivalent amount, the offer shall be summarily rejected.

In case of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups, Insurance Surety Bond may be accepted at par with Bank Guarantee for Advance Payment, Security Deposit and Warranty coverage (PBG)

Clauses with regard to Supplies:

Packing: The Vendor will be held responsible for the stores being sufficiently and properly packed for tropical storage and for transport by rail, road, sea or air so as to ensure their being free from loss or injury on arrival at their destination. The packing and marking of packages shall be done by and at the expense of the vendor. Each package shall contain a Packing Note quoting Purchase Order number and date showing its contents in detail. Each shall be properly marked with Purchase Order No., Consignee’s name & address, packagehandling instructions etc. The package shall have adequate provision for handling during transit.

Receipt & Despatch: The Vendor is responsible for obtaining a clear receipt from the Transport Authorities specifying the goods dispatched. He will not book any consignment on a said to contain’ basis. If he does so, he does it on his own responsibility. HAL will take no responsibility for short deliveries or wrong supply of goods when the same are booked on said to contain’ basis. HAL shall pay for only such stores as are actually received by them in accordance with the contract.

Quantity: a) The quotation must be in the unit in which the quantity is indicated in the enquiry. If it is otherwise, conversion data must be furnished. b) HAL reserves the right to order quantity less than indicated in the enquiry/ quoted for by bidder, at the prices quoted, without any reference to the bidder

Quality & Workmanship: 1) Generally the stores shall be of the best quality and workmanship. Vendor shall comply with the contract in all respects be to the satisfaction of HAL. Where bids are called for in accordance with ‘particulars’, the Vendor’s bids to supply in accordance with such `particulars’ shall be deemed to be an admission on his part that he has fully acquainted himself with the details thereof and no claim on his part which may arise on account of non-examination or insufficient examination of the ‘particulars’ will in any circumstances be considered. The Vendor shall supply the stores in accordance with the ‘particulars’ unless any deviation is authorised as an exception expressly specified in the Purchase Order. 2) TheStores/Goods supplied shall conform to the standards, if mentioned in the TechnicalSpecifications, or, where no applicable standard is mentioned, to the authoritative standards appropriate to the Goods’ country of origin. Such standards shall be the latest issued by the concerned institution.

Inspection, Consequences of Rejection: The goods on receipt in HAL will be subject to inspection and tests, if necessary and HAL inspector’s decision as regards acceptance/rejection of goods shall be final and binding between the parties. (In case of Plant & Machinery, goods shall be finally inspected & accepted only after successful commissioning) If any stores are rejected, then HAL shall be at liberty to: a) Either: i) Allow the Vendor to re-submit stores in replacement of those rejected within a time specified by HAL, the Vendor bearing the cost of freight in such replacement without being entitled to any extra payment, (or) ii) Buy the quantity of stores rejected or other of a similar nature elsewhere at the risk and cost of the Vendor without effecting the Vendor's liability as regards the supply of any further consignments due under the contract, (or) iii) Terminate the contract and recover from the Vendor the loss HAL may thereby incur. The Vendor shall not be entitled to any gain on the repurchase, b) Any stores rejected by HAL’s Inspector must be removed by the Vendor within 14 days from the date of receipt of intimation of rejection and at his own cost, failing which the Vendor shall be liable to pay storage charges at 1% for each day of delay on the invoice value of the stores. If the stores are not removed within a month from the date of intimation of rejection, the stores will be liable, to be sold by HAL at the Vendor’s risk and responsibility and the proceeds adjusted towards storage charges. c) In case any payment is made against delivery and it is found that the supplied item is rejected during inspection/commissioning, Vendor will be required to choose any one of the following options to collect the rejected item for replacement: i) Refund the amount paid and collect the item for replacement. ii) Submit a Bank Guarantee for the amount already paid and collect the item for replacement. iii) Bring the replacement item to HAL and collect the rejected item.

Supply of Alternative Item (wherever applicable): In case bidder is quoting for an alternative part number it should be confirmed that the offered part is fully interchangeable with the required part. Applicable descriptive literature/ catalogue if any may please be enclosed by the bidder with offer (at least two copies).

Shelf Life: Where stores offered have a limited shelf-life, kindly indicate the life involved and confirm that in the event of an order from us, only newly manufactured stores with the maximum possible shelf-life at the time of dispatch will be offered for shipment. In respect of rubber items such as seals etc., having curing date, the item should not have been manufactured earlier than 6 months of dispatch.

Deliveries, Consequences of Breach: The date of delivery stipulated in the Purchase Order shall be deemed to be the essence of the Contract, and delivery must be completed on or by the dates mentioned in the Purchase Order or the bid. Should the Vendor fail to deliver the stores or any consignment thereof within the period prescribed for such delivery, HAL shall be entitled at their option: a. To recover from the Vendor as per liquidated damages, and not by way of penalty, a sum of 0.5% of the price of any stores which the Vendor has failed to deliver as aforesaid, for each week or part thereof during which the delivery or such stores may be in arrears subject to a maximum of 10% of the price of the stores in default (or) b. To purchase elsewhere, with or without notice to the Vendor on the account and at the risk of the Vendor, the stores not delivered or others of a similar description (where other exactly complying with the particulars are not available), HAL’s decision in this respect will be final (or) c. To terminate the contract in the event of action being taken under Para – (a) & (b) above, the Vendor shall be liable for any loss which HAL may sustain on the account, but the Vendor shall not be entitled to any gain on repurchases made against default.

Extension of Time: If an extension is desired by the Vendor/Vendor, then Vendor/Vendor shall apply for extension of time to HAL at least 15 days prior to the date of delivery without prejudice to the rights of HAL, then HAL may grant extension of time for any cause which HAL may deem proper and the decision of HAL in this respect to be final and binding and cannot be questioned in any manner whatsoever.

Product Support Clauses:

Product Support/Obsolescence Management Vendor shall provide product support for a minimum period of next 30 years after warranty. In case of obsolescence of products / sub systems / components, the same has to be communicated to HAL in regular intervals for necessary action by HAL. Even after the said mandatory period, vendor would be bound to give at least two years notice to the HAL/end user prior to closing the production line so as to enable a Life Time Buy of items before closure of the said production line. Obsolescence Management In case of obsolescence of any item / spare parts / assemblies, vendor shall provide alternate solution/equivalent item readily available in the market. The vendor shall continue to support the control loading System for a minimum period of 10 years by making available spare parts and assemblies of Motion and Vibration System.

Warranty a) The items supplied by the vendor shall carry onsite warranty for 24 months from the date of acceptance by HAL. The items supplied and materials used shall be free from all types of defects/ failures. b) If within the period of warranty, the goods/ services are reported by the HAL/end user to have failed to perform as per the specifications, the vendor shall replace the item within 2 days and rectify the defective items free of charge, maximum within 30 days of notification of such defect by the HAL/end user provided that the goods are used and maintained by the HAL/end user as per instructions contained in the Operating Manual. Warranty of the equipment would be extended by such duration of downtime. c) The vendor also undertakes to repair/ replace / equipment arising due to accidents by neglect or misuse by the operator or damage due to transportation of the goods during the warranty period.

Post-Warranty Service: Arrangements for after sales service and maintenance (authorized service centre) in India on site during warranty & post warranty period should be clearly indicated providing with name, address, phone, Mob no, email Id of the contact person, infrastructure along with spare parts inventory held by your Authorized Technical Service Center. The Vendor to indicate the validity period of authorization for the technical service center.

Clauses related to available Recourse for Breach by Vendor:

Liquidated Damages: In the event of an order, we reserve the right to collect a sum of 0.5% per week excluding taxes of delay or part thereof, subject to a maximum of 10% as our claim-towards liquidated damages on the undelivered part of the order. Note: In case bidders does not agree with Liquidated Damages, loading factor to the extent of LD not agreed shall be considered while preparing Price Comparative Statement and offer will be evaluated accordingly.

Penalties for Misdemeanors: (Note: The below sub clause (a) and (c) both are applicable before execution of the contract or placing of Purchase Order on a successful bidder and (b) shall be applicable only after execution of contract or placing of Purchase Order.) Without prejudice to and in addition to the rights of the HAL to other remedies as per the bid-documents or the contract, If the HAL concludes that a (prospective) bidder/ Vendor directly or through an agent has committed a misdemeanor in competing for the bid or in executing a contract, the HAL shall be entitled, and it shall be lawful on his part to take appropriate measures, including the following:

Exit Clause: Exit criteria: The contract/order may be terminated under the following circumstances: i) In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the Seller during the contract period, or any of the information provided by the Seller is found to be untrue, or Seller is found to have attempted to influence any person involved with the contract through unethical means, the contract shall be terminated with 03 months advance notice without any financial implication to Buyer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases where it is found that a Seller is engaged in unethical practices, they shall be barred from participating in the future contracts for a period of 02 years. ii) If there is change in Buyer requirement, contract shall be terminated with 03 months advance notice. The liability of Buyer in this case will be agreed mutually. In the event of termination of contract by either party the Seller shall ensure the following: a) IPR’s are transferred to Buyer to enable Buyer to proceed on the work with other Seller. Seller also will render all assistance till the other Seller fully take over the balance work. (If applicable) b) Transfer title and deliver all or any part thereof of the supplies, materials, work-in-progress, finished Products, Tooling, drawings and data produced or acquired by Seller specifically for the Product being terminated. c) Supply of products and its components / spares at least for a period of 10 years from the date of such termination. iii) The Seller is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent. iv) The delivery of material is delayed due to causes of Force Majeure by more than 06 months. v) Based on the decision of the Arbitration Tribunal

Termination for Default of Seller or for other reasons: HAL shall have the right to short close present Contract in part or in full by giving 1 month prior notice to the Vendor, in any of the following cases:- a) The work is delayed or cancelled for causes attributable to force majeure. b) The requirement is withdrawn by HAL’s Customer. c) The Vendor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent. d) It is noticed that the firm has utilized the services of any agent to get the resulting Order and paid any commission to such agent. e) As per decision of the Arbitration Tribunal. f) In case any part of the Order is subcontracted by the Vendor without prior permission of HAL. g) If the performance of the Vendor is not found satisfactory during the execution of work. In any of the above stated case, no claim of damage etc., by the Vendor will be allowed.

Termination for Default of Either of the Party (mutual termination): Either of the Party shall have the right to short close present Contract in part or in full by giving 1 month prior notice to the other Party, in any of the following cases:- a) The work is delayed or cancelled for causes attributable to force majeure. b) The requirement is withdrawn by the end Customer. c) Either of the Party is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent. d) It is noticed that either of the Party has violated/breached the Integrity. e) As per decision of the Arbitration Tribunal. f) Either of the Party has assigned the contract to a third party without prior permission from other party. g) If the performance of either of the Party is not found satisfactory to the other Party during the execution of work. In any of the above stated case, no claim of damage etc., by the defaulting Party will be allowed.

Insolvency: If Vendor enters into liquidation, whether compulsory or voluntary (other than amalgamation or reconstruction with another party taking over all its rights as well as commitments) or becomes insolvent or suffers a receiver of the whole or part of its asset to be appointed, i) Shall forthwith notify the same to HAL before initiating any liquidation process and HAL shall have the right without prejudice to his other rights or remedies to terminate the unexecuted part of this Contract. ii) In such an event, HAL shall become entitled forthwith to get the refund within 30 days of all the advance payments received by Vendor and expenditure incurred by as a part of its obligations under this contract it has not fulfilled. In such an event if applicable, Vendor is liable for return of any materials/items (including drawings, designs etc) to HAL, which are held at his end as a part of the obligations under this contract.

Indemnity: The successful bidder/Vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold HAL harmless from and against all actions, causes of action, liabilities, claims, suits, judgment, liens, awards, damages of any kind and nature whatsoever and expenses and costs of litigation to the extent such claims arise out of infringement of any IPR, patent, copyright, trademark or involve wrongful use of trade secret or confidential information or negligence attributable to the Vendor.

Appropriation: Whenever under this contract any sum of money is recoverable from any payable by the Vendor, HAL shall be entitled to recover such sum by appropriating in part or whole by deducting any sum then due or which at any time thereafter may become due to the Vendor in this or any other contract entered by HAL as a whole its Divisions and Branch Offices etc., held by him alone or in partnership with others. Should this sum be not sufficient to cover the full amount recoverable, the Vendor shall pay to HAL on demand the remaining balance due.

Mandatory Clauses as per Ministry or Govt. of India:

Bribes and Gifts Any bribe, commission, gift or advantage given, promised or offered by or on behalf of the Vendor or his parties, agent or servant or any one on his or their behalf to any officer, servant, representative or agent of HAL or any person on his or their behalf in relation to the obtaining or to the execution of this or any other contract with HAL shall in addition to any criminal liability which the Vendor may incur, subject to the Vendor to the cancellation of this and all other contracts with HAL and also to payment of any loss or damage resulting from any such cancellation thereof. Any question or dispute as to the commission of any offence under the present clause shall be settled by HAL in such manner and on such evidence or information as they may think fit and sufficient and their decision shall be final and conclusive.

Immunity to Government of India It is understood and agreed that the Government of India is not a party to this Contract/PO and has no liabilities, obligations or rights hereunder. It is expressly understood and agreed that HAL is an independent legal entity with power and authority to enter into contracts solely in its own behalf under the applicable Laws of India and General Principles Contract Law. The vendor shall agree, acknowledge and understand that HAL is not an agent, representative or delegate of the Government of India. It is further understood and agreed that the Government of India is not and shall not be liable for any acts, omissions, commissions, breaches or other wrongs arising out of the contract. Accordingly, vendor expressly waives releases and foregoes any and all actions or claims against the Government of India arising out of this contract, not to sue the Government of India as to any manner, claim, and cause of action or thing whatsoever arising out of or under this Contract/PO

Agents/Agency Commission (Note: HAL has not appointed/authorized any person/agent to deal with the vendors in respect of the said contract. In case, if someone claims and interacts with the vendors it shall be duty of the vendors to bring such instances to the notice of HAL Management). The Vendor confirms and declares to the Buyer that the Vendor is the original manufacturer or authorized distributor/stockist of original manufacturer or Govt. Sponsored/ Designated Export Agencies (applicable in case of countries where domestic laws do not permit direct export by OEMs) of the stores referred to in this offer/contract/Purchase order and has not engaged any individual or firm, whether Indian or Foreignwhatsoever, to intercede, facilitate or in any way to recommend to Buyer or any of its functionaries, whether officially or unofficially, to the award of the contract/purchase order to the Vendor; nor has any amount been paid, promised or intended to be paid to any such individual or firm in respect of any such intercession, facilitation or recommendation. The Vendor agrees that if it is established at any time to the satisfaction of the Buyer that the present declaration is in any way incorrect or if at a later stage it is discovered by the Buyer that the Vendor has engaged any such individual/firm, and paid or intended to pay any amount, gift, reward, fees, commission or consideration to such person, party, firm or institution, whether before or after the signing of this contract/ purchase order, the Vendor will be liable to refund that amount to the Buyer. The Vendor will also be debarred from participating in any RFQ/ bid for new projects/program with Buyer for a minimum period of five years. The Buyer will also have a right to consider cancellation of the Contract/ Purchase order either wholly or in part, without any entitlement or compensation to the Vendor who shall in such event be liable to refund all payments made by the Buyer in terms of the Contract/ Purchase order along with interest at the rate of 2% per annum above Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) (for foreign vendor) and Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) of State Bank of India plus 2% per annum (for Indian vendor). The Buyer will also have the right to recover any such amount from any contracts/ Purchase order concluded earlier with Buyer.

Make In India Considering the huge and continuous requirement, HAL suggests the successful bidder to explore the possibility of manufacturing of the offered items in India to promote Govt. of India’s Make in India Policy. At this stage, HAL proposes to buy the systems/ items directly from the bidder for the firm requirement indicated above. However, for anticipated/future requirement, HAL requests successful bidder to submit the roadmap/proposal for HAL’s review for manufacturing of the offered system/item in India by setting up manufacturing facility in India or through joint venture in India.

Fall Clause The price quoted shall be in no event exceed the lowest price at which you sell the supplies or offer to sell supplies of identical description for similar quantity/terms to any person(s)/ organization including the purchases by any department of the Govt. of India, the State Govt. or any statutory undertaking of the Govt. of India/ State Govt., as the case may be during the period till the completion of the performance of the order placed and during currency of the order. If at any time during the said period, the Vendor reduces the sales price, sells or offers to sell such supplies to any person/ organization including the purchaser or any department of Central Govt. or any Dept. of State Govt., or any statutory undertaking of the Central or State Govt., as the case may be at a price lower than the price chargeable under the contract, Seller shall forthwith notify such reduction/ sale or offer to sale to the HAL and the price payable under the contract for the supplies supplied after the date of coming into force of such reduction or sale or offer to sale shall stand correspondingly reduced.

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Settlement of Disputes and Arbitration a) Below clause is applicable to organizations other than PSUs/ DPSUs: Amicable Settlement by way of Mediation: Any dispute or difference whatsoever arising between the parties out of or relating to the construction, meaning, scope, operation or effect of this contract or the validity or the breach thereof shall be settled by bilateral discussions initially. If both parties wish to constitute a High-Level Committee (HLC) from external sources then preferably such committee may consist of a retired Judge or a retired High-Ranking officer and/or a technical expert in that disputed field for which both parties disputed. The discussions shall be referred to a HLC of experts from internal or external sources, constituted by both parties to mediate on the existing difference or dispute between the Parties. Any dispute, which cannot be settled amicably, within 90 days or till such date/period as mutually extended from the date on which both Parties constitutes the HLC and the same is not covered in Arbitration proceedings also, then such dispute, disagreement or question which exists, shall be referred for adjudication by the Courts. The Committee internal or external may contain sole or such odd numbers where one member shall be the Presiding officer of the mediation process and committee shall be well versed in the field of mediation. Any settlement agreement arrived through above Mediation process requires prima facie approval of Competent Authority of HAL (on behalf of HAL) before parties signing such settlement agreement or it becomes final. Each party shall bear its own cost of preparing and presenting its case. The cost of Mediation including the fees and expenses of the Mediators shall be shared equally between the Parties, unless otherwise agreed in mediation. Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor its representatives may disclose the existence, content, or results of any mediation hereunder without the prior written consent of other party.

Supply and Payment during Arbitration: Supply under the contract shall if reasonably possible continue by mutual agreement during the Arbitration proceedings and no payment due to or payable by HAL, will be withheld without reasonable cause and merely on account of the pendency of such proceedings.

Jurisdiction and Governing/Applicable laws: The Court at Bangalore/place of Division only shall have jurisdiction to deal with and to decide any legal matter whatsoever arising out of this contract. This contract shall be governed by and subject to and interpreted and construed in accordance with the Laws of Republic of India, which are in force from time to time. Nothing in this contract shall entitle the Parties to this contract to exercise the rights, privilege and powers conferred under this contract in any manner which will contravene the Laws of India.

Payment related clauses:

Payment terms applicable for MSMEs: HAL is registered on TReDS platform (Trade Receivable Discounting Systems), as being promoted by GOI directives. It is suggested that all the MSME Vendors to take note of the same and consider for registration on any TReDS platform and avail the platform services which is being made available as per Government initiative.

Firm Prices The contract prices will be firm and fixed as per contract terms till execution of contract and exclude subsequent claims or price increases of any kind.

Payment For Stores/Supplies: Unless otherwise agreed to between the parties, HAL will effect payment for the delivery of the stores by Electronic Bank Transfer (ECE/RTGS) to the Vendor’s bank account as notified to HAL on submission of bills in triplicate. Payment for the stores on each delivery will be made to the Vendor after goods are received and passed by inspection. Normally 30 days will be allowed for inspection after receipt of goods.

Statutory Variation Clause: Unless otherwise stated in the contract, statutory increase in applicable GST rate only during the original delivery period shall be to Procuring Entity’s/Buyer account. Any increase in the rates of GST beyond the original completion date during the extended delivery period shall be borne by the Vendor. The benefit of any reduction in GST rate must be passed on to the Procuring Entity/Buyer during the original and extended delivery period. However, GST rate amendments shall be considered for quoted HSN code only, against documentary evidence, provided such an increase of GST rates takes place after the last date of bid submission.

Confidentiality and IPR related clauses:

a) The Vendor shall hold confidential technical data and information supplied by the Purchaser or on behalf of the Purchaser and shall not reproduce any such technical data or information or divulge the same to any third party without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall hold confidential technical data and information supplied by the Vendor or on behalf of the Vendor and shall not reproduce any such technical data or information or divulge the same to any third party without prior written consent of the Vendor except as far as may be necessary for either party to carry out its obligations under this Contract. b) In the development orders, where technical inputs/assistance is provided to the vendors, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) will rest with HAL. Vendor will not directly deal with HAL’s customer for these items. c) For the purpose of this bid/Contract/Agreement, the Bidder/Vendor/ Vendor shall not store, copy or disclose HAL’s data and information whether in written, machine readable or other tangible form or disclosed orally, that is of value to HAL. Also, Bidder/Vendor/Vendor agrees to use HAL’s data only for the purpose under this bid/Contract/Agreement, restrict disclosure to any other person or entity or third party and shall safeguard the provided data including from cyber security risks etc. Bidder/Vendor/Vendor should promptly return within 90 days HAL’s data in original media and should not keep HAL’s data, upon expiry of bid/Contract/Agreement or early termination of Contract/Agreement and certify that HAL’s data has been deleted permanently. Note: Non-adherence to this confidentiality clause by the Bidder/Vendor/Vendor shall be treated, as a material breach of this bid/Contract/Agreement. The provisions of this clause shall survive and remain in force notwithstanding the termination or expiry of this Contract/Agreement.

Part-A IPR Clause for indemnification of HAL in case of Infringement of Third Party IPR: a) HAL shall have the right to use the Supplies/Services procured under the contract that may contain any Intellectual Property/ Intellectual Property Rights. Seller shall indemnify and protect at its own cost, HAL in respect of cost/claims/ liabilities (including attorney’s fees) arising from any violation of Intellectual Property Rights of any third party with respect to Supplies/Services provided by Seller. If HAL or HAL’s customer/s are unable to put to use the Supplies/Services or a portion thereof as a result of violation of the Intellectual Property of any third party, Seller shall within reasonable time at Seller’s own cost either, i) procure for HAL and HAL’s Customer/s the right to continue using the Supply/Service or, ii) replace or modify the Supplies/Services so that it becomes non-infringing or, iii) compensate HAL the amount equivalent to the cost of supplies procured/ to be procured, development cost already paid to seller and damages suffered by HAL arising due to inability to put to use the supplies/ services or a portion thereof. Intellectual Property for the purpose of this clause includes inventions, discoveries and improvements; know-how, works of authorship, technical data, drawings, specifications, process information, reports and documented information; and computer software(including without limitation, source code, object code, source code listings and object code listings that would enable the software to be reproduced or recreated), topology of integrated circuits, databases or any other such results of intellectual activity.

Part – B: IPR Clause for indemnification of HAL in case of Infringement of Third Party IPR: a. HAL shall have the right to use the Supplies/Services procured under the contract that may contain any Intellectual Property/ Intellectual Property Rights. Vendor shall indemnify and protect at its own cost, HAL in respect of cost/claims/ liabilities (including attorney’s fees) arising from any violation of Intellectual Property Rights of any third party with respect to Supplies/Services provided by Vendor. If HAL or HAL’s customer/s are unable to put to use the Supplies/Services or a portion thereof as a result of violation of the Intellectual Property of any third party, Vendor shall within reasonable time at Vendor’s own cost either, i. procure for HAL and HAL’s Customer/s the right to continue using the Supply/Service or, ii. replace or modify the Supplies/Services so that it becomes non-infringing or, iii. compensate HAL the amount equivalent to the cost of supplies procured/ to be procured, development cost already paid to Vendor and damages suffered by HAL arising due to inability to put to use the supplies/ services or a portion thereof. Intellectual Property for the purpose of this clause includes inventions, discoveries and improvements; know-how, works of authorship, technical data, drawings, specifications, process information, reports and documented information; and computer software(including without limitation, source code, object code, source code listings and object code listings that would enable the software to be reproduced or recreated), topology of integrated circuits, databases or any other such results of intellectual activity.

Miscellaneous/Boilerplate Clauses:

Relationship of the Parties: It is understood that each party is an independent party and that all personnel engaged in the work under the Purchase Order/s that are supplied by either party shall in no sense be employees of the other party. It is further agreed that neither party shall have the right to act as the agent or legal representative of the other party or to bind the other party in any respect whatsoever or to incur any debts or liabilities in the name or on behalf of the other party.

Survival of Special Clauses: The clauses dealing with arbitration and confidentiality shall survive and continue to have effect after the expiry or termination for any reason whatsoever of the services placed.

Assignment/Subcontract: Neither of the parties of this contract shall be entitled without the other party’s consent to assign or transfer to a third party all or part of the benefits or obligations of this contract/PO.Provided the assigning party shall issue prior notice of 30 days to the other party conveying its intention to assignment/subcontract to third party and the other party whose consent is sought shall not delay more than 30 days from the date of receipt of such request.

Amendment to Contract/PO: Any amendment to Contract/ Purchase Order would be enforceable only if made in writing and duly signed by authorized representatives of both the parties hereto.

Waiver: Failure of either Party at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract shall not per se constitute a waiver by that Party of any such provisions nor in anyway affect the validity of the Contract or any part hereof.

Entire Agreement: This Contract/PO contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Contract/PO and supersedes any prior representations or agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Contract/PO. This Contract/PO will not be varied except in writing signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

Severability: If any provision or portion of a provision of this Contract/PO is determined to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by Law/Regulation/Court, then that portion or provision will be stricken/deleted and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of Contract/PO will not be affected.

Force Majeure: a) For Indian Vendor On the occurrence of any unforeseen event, beyond the control of either Party, directly interfering with the delivery of Services arising during the currency of the contract, such as war, hostilities, acts of the public enemy, civil commotion, sabotage, fires, floods, explosions, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, lockouts, or acts of God, the affected Party shall, within a week from the commencement thereof, notify the same in writing to the other Party with reasonable evidence thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the Procuring Entity in writing, the Vendor shall continue to perform its obligations under the contract as far as reasonably practicable and shall seek all reasonable alternative means for performance not prevented by the Force Majeure event. If the force majeure condition(s) mentioned above be in force for 90 days or more at any time, either party shall have the option to terminate the contract on expiry of 90 days of commencement of such force majeure by giving 14 days’ notice to the other party in writing. In case of such termination, no damages shall be claimed by either party against the other, save and except those which had occurred under any other clause of this contract before such termination.Notwithstanding the remedial provisions like Liquidated Damages or Termination, none of the Party shall seek any such remedies or damages for the delay and/or failure of the other Party in fulfilling its obligations under the contract if it is the result of an event of Force Majeure.

No Relaxation of Prior Experience & Prior Turn-over Criteria for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) & Start-ups since items are critical in nature and needs expertise. Hence, exemption cannot be granted.

Price: The bidder is required to indicate prices against individual items. a) Price quoted should be on F.O.R. Destination basis, for delivery at HAL Stores inclusive of all charges including transit insurance. b) Indian Bidder should quote in Indian Rupees and payment will be made in Indian Rupees. c) Tenderers should clearly mention whether the prices hold good when the full quantity of enquiry is not ordered but only a part of it. Unless otherwise mentioned, it would be assumed that the rates hold good even when lesser quantities than those enquired of are ordered. Any increase in prices at a later date for ordering lesser quantities will not be agreed to.

Taxes: a) (GST clause may be considered, as per applicability). b) Excise Duty (for items not under purview of GST): Excise Duty will be paid only on production of sufficient documentary evidence or a certificate from the Vendor for having paid the Excise Duty at actual. The present rate and tariff details should be indicated. c) In case the Vendor failed to upload GST invoices in the GST portal and HAL lost the right to avail the Input Tax Credit (ITC), HAL reserves the right to debar the Vendor and/ or to initiate legal action against the Vendor.

Delivery Period:

Terms of Payment: In the event of an order, Payment will be made on Milestone basis (see below) within 30 days on completion and acceptance of respective milestone activity. Invoice . Payment will be through RTGS / NEFT or any other latest electronic payment method.

Kindly indicate following bank Account details: • Bank Name & Branch: • Account No. • IFSC: • Copy of Bank attested ECS mandate & Cancelled cheque:

Import Content: In case the item/product offered by Indian vendor has import content, then the value of import content shall be indicated in the quotation (in FE/ INR as the case may be).

DOCUMENTS: Following documents where ever applicable should be submitted along with the bid 1. GST Regsitration Certificate 2. HAL Vendor resgistration Certificate 3. ECS Mandate 4. MSME Resgistration on UAM portal (if applicable) 5. Authorised Distributor Certificate from OEM (if applicable)

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) registration: Any bidder participating in the tender should also got registered in GeM portal and should provide GeM seller ID as a part of their offer. In case, such GeM seller ID not provided as a part of their offer, Vendor need to take up with GeM Authority for onboarding on GeM portal and provide such details, which will be necessary requirement for placement of order by HAL for this tender.Indicate your GeM registration Number

(Yes- Banned; No- Not banned)

Bidders to confirm whether, they have been debarred/ banned/ blacklisted or not by any Division/ Office of HAL/ PSE/PSU/CPSE/Ministry of Defence or any institutions/offices of State & central GOI. Also upload self certification for not banned status along with bid documents in portal. Sample format attached If at later stages its been found that your company is banned or blacklisted or if you have provided any false certification, suitable action will be initiated as deemed fit by HAL.

Denial Clause: In case of any delay in delivery caused due to default of the Vendor and during such delayed period if any increase in statutory duties and/or upward rise in prices due to the Price Variation Clause (PVC) and/or any adverse fluctuation in foreign exchange arises then such additional amount/s is/are to be borne by the Vendor, apart from the payment of agreed Liquidated Damages. Besides HAL reserves its right to get any benefit of a downward revisions in statutory duties, PVC and foreign exchange rate, taken place during such delayed period, effecting the original agreed price.

ISO 45001:2018 STANDARD GUIDELINES: The vendor/Vendor/ contractor shall ensure requirements with respect to ISO 45001:2018 standard guidelines clause A 8.1.4. This includes equipment’s, installations and materials are safe for use by workers as intended by ensuring: a) equipment is delivered according to specification and tested to ensure it works as intended b) installations are commissioned to ensure they function as designed c) materials are delivered according to their specifications d) any usage requirements, precautions or other protective measures are communicated and made available (E.g. Safety instructions, Hazard communication Symbols, SDS, Etc.)

Declaration of non-supply of counterfeit products: The bidder has to comply and categorically indicate that the parts/product supplied is manufactured by OEM or through authorized distributor of OEM. Counterfeit parts/products should never be supplied. At any point if it is found that the part and/or product supplied are found to be counterfeit, penal actions as per company rules and existing laws may be initiated against the vendor.

Date of Reckoning of Exchange Rate Variation: If the products/items/materials quoted by the Indian vendors involves import content, then the value of import content needs to be indicated in the offer (in FE). Further, vendor should indicate whether Exchange Rate Variation (ERV) is applicable on the FE content declared by the vendor. If ERV is applicable, ERV reckoning date shall be the last date of submission of commercial bids (i.e. due date of the tender). For purpose of making ERV payment, actual value of import (to be supported by BOE, etc.) or declared value of import in bidders quote whichever is lower to be considered for calculation of ERV based on TT selling rate on the date of BOE. Exchange rate variation on the higher side, shall be paid by the HAL and similarly any exchange rate variation on lower side i.e. price reduction, to be passed on to HAL.

Non-Solicitation of Identified Personnel Either of the Party acknowledge the other that the object of this subject scope of work involves defence-related specialised technology or sensitive project-based joint development/research, and for continuity of such projects, the identified personnel are required for maintenance of its operational and performance confidentiality/secrecy. Accordingly, during the term of this PO/Agreement and solely for the limited purpose of ensuring the confidentiality/secrecy during the performance of the project, neither Party shall voluntarily solicit or induce any identified project-specific personnel of the other, who are directly involved in the execution of the subject scope of work, to quit their ongoing employment during continuity of that project. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted as a wage-fixing or market-allocation arrangements, and the Parties affirm that the purpose of this provision is confined to consider project integrity, national-security and protection of confidential information & technology. Any request from any Party for hiring or engagement of such identified personnel of other shall be made in writing and may be approved by the other at its discretion.

ROHS compliance: The offered product must be Restriction of Hazardous Substance(RoHS) compliant i.e they shall not contain more than the maximum permitted levels of restricted substances as specified in the RoHS directives. The bidder shall provide a declaration of RoHS compliance and relevant test reports from an accredited laboratory as well as OEM warranty for RoHS compliance if applicable”

Regulatory Requirement : The bidder should comply with the regulatory requirement as indicated in the tender/order or as applicable

DGAQA/RDAQA Clearance: DGAQA/RDAQA has been designated as the QA Authority for acceptance of the item/s covered in the tender / order

QUALITY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDOR All the bidders are required to confirm acceptance of QUALITY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDOR/ SUPPLIER/ SUB-CONTRACTOR as per attached enclosure to this RFQ

Sustainability: The Vendor need to comply with sustainability criteria and legal requirements of environment or pollution control and other mandatory and statutory regulations or internal guidelines, if any, applicable from time to time, for the goods/services under procurement.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required to be signed

Please indicate following: Contact person name Postal address, Mobile No and email ID for future correspondence / clarifications and also provide email and phone no of CEO/MD/GM/Proprietor

Description of Deliverable / service / activity

Design of Cockpit Shell

Replica Helicopler Cockpit shell for TT including accessories, documentation & Integration Support - Delivery (2026-27)

Replica Helicopler Cockpit shell for TT including accessories, documentation & Integration Support - Delivery (2027-28)

Description of Deliverable / service / activity

Replica Helicopler Cockpit shell for TT including accessories, documentation & Integration Support - as per the scope of work for Production phase

Bidder quote

In line with Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017 & its amendments issued by Govt. of India & with a view to support the Indian industries, HAL has implemented “Purchase Preference Policy”. The “Purchase Preference” is applicable for the “Class-I Local Supplier” for the goods/services/works covered in this tender subject to the following terms & conditions:

HAL RFQ terms & conditions

a. Equal to or more than 50% : Class-l local supplier. b. More than 20% but less than 50% : Class-II local supplier.

‘Local content’ means the amount of value added in India (i.e. indigenous items/services added in the offered products/services/works) be the total value of the item offered (excluding net domestic indirect taxes) minus the value of imported content in the item (including all customs duties/IGST) as a proportion of the total value (excluding net domestic indirect taxes), in percent.

Self-Certification and Auditor Certificate: i. The Class I & II local suppliers' should provide a “Self Certification” as per the format enclosed at Appendix-B(Type-I) along with technical offer indicating the % of local content along with details of the location(s) at which the local value addition is made along with the technical offer. ii. In cases the quoted price is in excess of Rs.10 Crs (including duties, taxes and freight & Insurance), the 'Class-l & II local supplier' shall provide a certificate as per the format enclosed at Appendix-B(Type-II) from the statutory auditor or cost auditor of the company (in the case of companies) or from a practicing cost accountant or practicing chartered accountant (in case of suppliers other than companies) indicating the percentage of local content along with the technical offer.

In case the offers sought from only class I & II local suppliers, the offer received without indicating the percentage of local content & without self-certification / Auditor Certificate (as applicable) will not be considered & rejected.

As mentioned above bidders shall enclose “Self Certification” / "Certificate from statutory auditor or cost auditor of the company" as applicable.

The ink-signed certificate shall be provided on bidder’s letter head along with the offer (in case of online tender, copy of ink-signed certificate can be considered subject to receipt of original certificate within 15 days of due date of tender). In case of non-submission of certificate, the purchase preference shall not apply.