Directorate Of Purchase And Stores Helium Gas Tender Kalpakkam Tamil Nadu IS 15583 2005 99.999% 2026
Bid Publish Date
17-Aug-2026, 2:44 pm
Bid End Date
02-Sep-2026, 2:00 pm
EMD
₹1,36,000
Progress
Key Highlights
- • IS 15583:2005 compliance required for Helium gas (Grade VI-Helium 5.0, 99.999% purity)
- • Returnable cylinders; total quantity 1200 cubic meters delivered in four-month installments
- • NDDP Kalpakkam site delivery with inclusive transport charges in quoted price
- • EMD of ₹136,000; DD in favor of DCA, MRAU, Chennai; hard copy within 5 days; post-award DD accepted as PBG
- • Gas purity and inventory certificates to accompany each delivery
- • Annexure XI local content declaration to be completed, signed and stamped
- • GST liability borne by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate
- • Pro-rata payment based on delivered quantity; strict adherence to IS standard and delivery schedule
Tender Overview
The Directorate Of Purchase And Stores (Department Of Atomic Energy) invites bids for the supply of High Purity Helium Gas in supplier’s cylinders on a returnable basis. The gas must conform to IS 15583:2005, Grade VI-Helium 5.0 with 99.999% purity. Total requirement is 1200 cubic meters, delivered in three equal installments (one-third every 4 months) to the NDDP site at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. The quoted price must include transportation charges for supply and collection of cylinders. EMD is ₹136,000, with payment on a pro-rata basis and DD-based security options. Deliverables include gas purity certificates and inventory certificates with each consignment.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standard: IS 15583:2005, Grade VI-Helium 5.0 (purity 99.999%)
- Form: Gas supplied in supplier’s cylinders on returnable basis
- Quantity: 1200 cubic meters total; deliveries in three installments (every 4 months for 1 year)
- Destination: NDDP site, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
- Documentation: Gas Purity Certificate and Gas Inventory Certificate with each consignment
- Pricing: Quoted price must include all transportation charges to/from Kalpakkam; pro-rata payment
- Unit: One Unit = One Cubic Meter
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with IS 15583 standards; vendor cylinders must be returnable and kept to schedule
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹136,000 via Demand Draft (DD) in favor of DCA, MRAU, Chennai; hard copy required within 5 days of Bid End/Opening
- Security: Performance security via DD acceptable; post-award DD to be delivered within 15 days
- Delivery Schedule: One-third of total quantity every 4 months for 12 months
- GST: Bidder to assess GST; reimbursement as actuals or as per applicable rates (whichever is lower)
- Documentation: Upload all requested certificates; comply with Annexure XI local content declaration format
- Payment Terms: Pro-rata payments aligned to delivery milestones
- Warranty/Acceptance: Gas quality certificates must be provided with each lot; returnable cylinders must be collected
Key Specifications
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IS 15583:2005 compliance for Helium gas
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Grade VI-Helium 5.0 with 99.999% purity
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Returnable cylinders supplied by vendor
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Total quantity 1200 cubic meters; delivered in four-monthly installments
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Delivery at NDDP Kalpakkam; price inclusive of transport
Terms & Conditions
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EMD ₹136,000 via Demand Draft to DCA, MRAU, Chennai
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Three installments (one-third every 4 months) over 12 months
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Pro-rata payment on delivered quantity
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Gas purity certificates to accompany each consignment
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GST to be self-assessed by bidder; reimbursement as actuals
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Annexure XI local content declaration required
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Pro-rata payments based on delivered quantity; GST handled as actuals per applicable rates; DD-based security accepted; hard copies due within 15 days post award
Delivery Schedule
Total 1200 m3; deliveries in three installments or four-monthly periods; site: NDDP Kalpakkam; transporter charges included in bid price
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in data; ensure adherence to delivery milestones and quality certificates with each batch
Bidder Eligibility
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Evidence of previous supply of high-purity industrial gases in cylinders
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Financial capacity to support 1200 m3 annual delivery
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Compliance with IS 15583:2005 and ability to issue purity/inventory certificates
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1200
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Compressed Helium Gas (V2) Conforming to IS 15583 (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
400
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chengalpattu
Delivery Pincodes
603102
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirunavukkarasu Narasimhan | 603102,DPS/IGCAR, Central Stores Unit, Kalpakkam . | Chengalpattu | Tamil Nadu | 603102 | - | 400 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9721867.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
OTHER
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates in similar gas supply
Financial statements demonstrating capacity to supply 1200 m3
EMD submission proof (DD) or online payment receipt
Technical bid documents showing IS 15583:2005 compliance
OEM authorization or supplier accreditation (if applicable)
Gas Purity Certificate and Gas Inventory Certificate for each lot
Annexure XI Local Content Declaration completed
Technical Specifications
1 Item
Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Generic | Grade -Designation-Purity of Helium (Percent, Min) | Grade VI – Helium 5.0 – 99.999% |
| Generic | Requirements for Compressed Helium | As per Clause 5 and Table 1 of IS 15583 |
| Generic | Type of Supply | Bulk Supply (Per-Cubic Meter Price) |
| Generic | Unit | Cubic Meter |
| Generic | Packing | As per Clause 6 of IS 15583 |
| Generic | Marking | As per Clause 7 of IS 15583 |
| Certification and Testing | Conformity of the Specification to IS 15583 : 2005 | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to bid for helium gas tender Kalpakkam Tamil Nadu 2026 IS 15583
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD ₹136,000 via DD to DCA, MRAU Chennai, and all IS 15583:2005 compliance documents. Include Gas Purity and Inventory Certificates with every lot, and Annexure XI local content declaration. Delivery is 1200 m3 over 12 months in four-month intervals.
What documents are required for helium gas supply tender in Tamil Nadu
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience letters in gas supply, financial statements, EMD proof (DD or online), technical compliance certificates for IS 15583, OEM authorizations if applicable, and gas purity/inventory certificates for each lot; Annexure XI for local content must be completed.
What are the delivery terms for the Kalpakkam helium supply contract
Delivery occurs in three installments (one-third every 4 months) across 12 months to the NDDP site, Kalpakkam. Price must include transportation to/from Kalpakkam. Pro-rata payments will be made on delivered quantities, with required purity certificates accompanying each batch.
What standards govern the helium gas procurement at Kalpakkam
The procurement requires IS 15583:2005 compliance for Grade VI-Helium 5.0 with 99.999% purity. Gas supplied in supplier cylinders on a returnable basis, with Gas Purity and Inventory Certificates provided for each consignment.
What is the EMD amount and payment mechanism for this bid
EMD is ₹136,000. It may be submitted via Account Payee Demand Draft in favor of DCA, MRAU, Chennai, payable at Chennai. Hard copy must reach within 5 days of bid end/opening; post-award, DD can serve as security with 15-day delivery of the physical document.
What certificates must accompany helium gas deliveries for this tender
Each consignment must include Gas Purity Certificate and Gas Inventory Certificate. Certificates verify 99.999% purity and full cylinder inventory; ensure conformity to IS 15583 and that cylinders are returnable as specified by the ATC.
How will payments be processed for the Kalpakkam helium bid
Payments are pro-rata based on delivered quantity: 1200 m3 total; installments align with 4-month intervals. GST handling follows bidder's assessment and actual applicable rates; reimbursement or deduction rules apply per government GST guidelines.
Who issues the DD security and where is it payable
DDs must be in favor of DCA, MRAU, Chennai, payable at Chennai. Scanned DD copy uploaded with bid; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening; post-award, the same DD can function as performance security with 15-day delivery of the original.