Indian Air Force AS 9110C & ISO 9001 Recertification and Surveillance Audits

This tender invitation, emanating from the Indian Air Force under the Department of Military Affairs and Ministry of Defence, presents a crucial opportunity for qualified agencies. The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/7961744, is officially commencing on 17-10-2026 at 11:01 AM and will close on 07-11-2026 at 11:00 AM. The core requirement of this procurement is the "Hiring Of Agency For ISO Certification Service." Specifically, the selected agency will be responsible for a comprehensive ISO 9001 - Quality Management System (QMS) RECERTIFICATION AUDIT for the 2026-27 period, along with two subsequent surveillance audits scheduled for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 periods. The tender also mentions a "RECERTIFICATION AUDIT AS 9110C(2026-27) AND TWO SURVEILLANCE AUDI...", indicating a potential dual certification requirement or a detailed scope related to AS 9110C which is critical for aerospace quality management. A mandatory EMD amount of 60722.0 is stipulated for participation. This is a significant undertaking for an organization like the Indian Air Force, requiring a highly competent and experienced agency to ensure compliance with stringent aerospace quality standards.