Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited Argon Gas Cylinder Tender India 2026 IS 5760 PESO Licensed

Tender Overview

Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited, under the Department Of Defence Production, seeks supply of Argon gas cylinders conforming to IS 5760 (Q3) with purity >99.998% and controlled impurities (<3 ppm O2, <10 ppm N2, <5 ppm H2O, <1 ppm hydrocarbons). Scope covers GOODS ONLY delivery over 24 months, with 3 cylinders supplied at a time as demanded by QC labs. Cylinders must bear gas purity certificates and ISI/IS0-compliant documentation where applicable. The vendor must provide a PESO licence in compliance with Gas Cylinder Rules. Delivery cadence allows staggered shipments; the contract emphasizes exact purity, government GST alignment, and anti-PLA/CCP declarations. Location is India; no BOQ items are listed. This procurement emphasizes gas-grade specification, packaging, marking, and post-delivery inspection, with pre-dispatch inspection not mandated.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Argon gas cylinder with gas composition: Argon > 99.998%; Oxygen < 3ppm; Nitrogen < 10ppm; Water < 5ppm; Hydrocarbon < 1ppm
• Form & mode of supply: Firm cylinder delivery; GAS PURITY CERTIFICATE to accompany each shipment; conformity to IS 5760 (Q3)
• Standards & license: PESO licence as per Gas Cylinder Rules; cylinder markings and conformity testing as per IS standards; applicable PESO compliance documentation
• Delivery: 24 months total; 3 cylinders supplied at a time; demand-driven delivery by QC lab; post-delivery acceptance at consignee site
• Conflicts of interest: Declaration stating no investments with PLA/CCP; GST compliance highlighted; GST mismatch risk and recovery rights noted
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by designated authority; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope of supply: Supply of Argon gas cylinders only; no works or services; delivery to user site per demand over 24 months
• GST: Bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals up to quoted rate
• Documentation: Gas purity certificate with each cylinder; declaration of non-PLA/CCP links; post-receipt inspection by GSf
• Payment/terms: Not explicitly stated in terms; requires compliance with GST and delivery terms; inspection by designated authority
• Compliance: Must hold PESO licence under Gas Cylinder Rules; IS 5760 (Q3) conformity; ISI/ISO documentation as applicable
• Delivery & penalties: Delivery window defined by demand; option for quantity variation up to 25% with proportional lead-time adjustments; minimum 30-day cushion
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified; focus on conformity testing and post-delivery inspection