Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Steel Round Bars Procurement Tender 2026 BS970 1983 Standards

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Department of Defence Production) seeks procurement of steel round bars with multiple BS970 1983 grades and diameters, including 35mm, 50mm, 40mm, 32mm, 55mm, 64mm, 75mm, 80mm, and 83mm variants, for ISRO-aligned material standards. The scope covers diverse alloy specifications such as 070M55, 070M20, 070M, and ISRO-designated grades, aligning with standardised stock for defence fabrication. The bid embeds a flexible quantity clause with up to 50% variation and extension provisions, ensuring resilience to demand shifts. Acknowledged delivery and inspection processes are defined via MPF/GM inspection, with pre-inspection and warranty documentation required. Unique contextual elements include the explicit emphasis on correct nomenclature, GST/GST Cess accuracy, and NABL/government-lab material test certificate conformity. This tender emphasizes rigorous documentation, inspection authority, and post-supply guarantees.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: steel rounds per BS970 PT 1-1983, grades 070M55, 070M20, 070M, 070M55 (Normalised), 0720s, ISRO 40 (BS 970 PT-1-1983), 24mm-25mm LF/0123000025, and 32mm EN32C equivalents
• Diameters and counts: 16mm, 24mm, 25mm, 32mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 55mm, 64mm, 75mm, 80mm, 83mm
• Standards referenced: BS 970 PT-1-1983, IS 2004-1991 Class 3/5 equivalents, IS 550/IS 2004/1991 considerations
• Quality control: UoM requires material test certificates from Government-approved/NABL-accredited labs, pre-inspection report, and warranty/guarantee certificates
• Inspection: Conducted by an authorized GM/MPF representative; deviations in nomenclature may trigger disqualification
• Tender process notes: Option clause allows quantity variation up to 50% of bid quantity; delivery time scales with added quantities; minimum 30 days rule applies

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery and option terms: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 50%; delivery periods extend proportionally with minimum 30 days
• Documentation requirements: Ensure GST and GST Cess accuracy; material test certificates; pre-inspection reports; warranty/guarantee certificates; OEM/manufacturer authorisations where applicable
• Inspection: MPF/GM level inspection at MPF premises; conformity with drawing/specification mandatory
• Nomenclature correctness: Catalogue nomenclature must match tendered item to avoid disqualification
• Submission prerequisites: Include factory/Machinery list, MSME status, financials, experience documents; respond to clarifications within the bid window
• Legal and financial guarantees: Bank guarantees for EMD/Performance as per ATC formats; compliance with bidding formats is mandatory