Open tender · India · Forklifts (V2) As Per Is 6765:2003 and Is 10517

Forklifts (V2) as per IS 6765:2003 and IS 10517

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Forklifts (V2) as per IS 6765:2003 and IS 10517”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 18:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/7984441. Who can bid: Bidder or its OEM must have supplied similar products for at least 3 years to government or public sector buyers; OEM of the offered forklift must have an average annual turnover of at least 40 lakh over the last three years. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply of one battery-operated forklift for the Indian Air Force, for makers or suppliers with three years of similar supply experience

The Indian Air Force, under the Ministry of Defence, is buying one battery-operated forklift meeting Indian Standards IS 6765:2003 and IS 10517. The forklift must have a lift height of 5 to 6 metres, solid tyres and a lead-acid battery, and be delivered to South West Delhi within 90 days. The contract includes a five-year warranty and two years of comprehensive maintenance after warranty.

Who can win it

  • Bidder or its OEM must have supplied similar products for at least 3 years to government or public sector buyers
  • OEM of the offered forklift must have an average annual turnover of at least 40 lakh over the last three years
  • Only Class 1 or Class 2 local suppliers under the Make in India order may bid; non-local suppliers are not eligible

Key facts

Contract period
Delivery within 90 days; warranty 5 years; comprehensive maintenance 2 years after warranty
How bids are judged
Total value wise evaluation including comprehensive maintenance charges, with past performance 10%
Published
24 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/7984441

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