Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited High Speed Diesel Tender 66°C Flash Point 0.25% Sulphur IS 1460/74 2026

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for the supply of High Speed Diesel (HSD) meeting flash point minimum 66°C and sulphur content not exceeding 0.25%, compliant with IS 1460/74 standards. The tender specifies a 50% quantity option and a 50% extension allowance during contract currency; delivery timelines are calculated relative to the original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days. The procurement is directed by the Department of Defence Production, with eligibility restricting participation to Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai as the only firm eligible per ATC. Bidders must submit a tender document under seal and signature and provide an Indemnity Bond in place of PSD. This tender lacks BOQ items and offers no listed start/end dates. The opportunity targets suppliers familiar with defence-grade fuel supply and compliance formalities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: High Speed Diesel (HSD) meeting fuel-grade specifications for defence use
• Standards: IS 1460/74 for sulfur content and flash point criteria
• Quality metrics: flash point ≥ 66°C, sulphur content ≤ 0.25%
• Payment term: 100% SPOT PAYMENT IN ADVANCE per proforma invoice
• Option clause: allow up to 50% quantity variation during contract at contracted rates
• ATC constraint: only M/s. Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai eligible; non-compliant bids will be rejected
• Documentation: tender to be submitted with seal, signature; indemnity bond required
• BoQ: no items listed; quantity and delivery specifics are undefined

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantee: Indemnity bond required in lieu of PSD; no explicit EMD amount listed
• Delivery: option-based extension governed by formula (minimum 30 days) from original/extended periods
• Payment terms: 100% advance payment on submission of proforma invoice
• Eligibility: participation restricted to M/s. Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai per ATC; other firms not eligible
• Document submission: bids must be emailed/ uploaded with seal/signature; mandatory ATC compliance in tender
• Contract terms: quantity may be increased up to 50% during contract; delivery near last order date applies
• Warranty/penalties: not specified in provided terms; no explicit warranty clause available
• BOQ: No items listed; scope defined by fuel specification and acceptance by issuing authority