NTPC Limited Ni-Cd Batteries Procurement Tender for NTPC Stations in India 2026 - ISI/Ni-Cd Battery Standards

Tender Overview

NTPC Limited invites bids for the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ni-Cd Batteries for NTPC stations. Estimated value: ₹1,837,754.40. Scope covers full lifecycle from supply through commissioning at NTPC stores including pre-dispatch inspection at vendor works for Schedule 1, 3, and 5, and post-receipt inspection at NTPC stores. Unique ATC clauses require OEM/local-content certification and compliance with NTPC standardization directives. The procurement emphasizes local content declarations and a strict deviation withdrawal commitment, with pre-agreed communication channels for grievance resolution. The tender targets suppliers meeting NTPC’s standardisation criteria for Ni-Cd batteries and related supply chain capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Ni-Cd batteries for NTPC stations
• Standards/certifications: MII certificate to establish local content; OEM authorization for participation; adherence to NTPC standardization circular No. 01/VEC/Standardisation/Ni-Cd Dated 23.09.2025; ISI-related or other applicable certifications may be required per terms
• Delivery & inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection at vendor premises for Schedule 1, 3 & 5; Post-receipt inspection at NTPC stores; risk purchase rights reserved if quality/ delivery fails; IP addresses monitored for bid integrity
• Scope inclusions: Supply, installation, testing and commissioning; price to include all components; vendor must withdraw any deviations from tender terms
• Local content: Declaration of percentage local content and locations of value addition required
• Delivery locations: NTPC Vindhyachal and NTPC Korba stores (as per ATC)

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in provided data; bidders must comply with NTPC bid acceptance criteria
• Eligibility: Compliance with NTPC Specifications/Terms; Ni-Cd battery standardization circular; OEM authorization; participation restricted to vendors named in NTPC source standardization lists; ability to supply per Schedule requirements
• Grievance & contact: Designated NTPC store contacts for Vindhyachal and Korba; escalation path to vendor grievance mailbox if unresolved
• Risk provisions: If material not delivered per schedule, NTPC may procure from other sources at supplier risk and cost; penalties or forfeiture under policy
• Documentation & compliance: Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, and technical compliance certificates along with OEM authorizations