BEML Seamless Tube & Structural Bar Tender India 2026 – ASTM A618 A588 Specifications

Tender Overview

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) invites bids for the supply of specific structural and seamless tube products under the Defence Production umbrella. The procurement scope includes: seamless tube dia 190.7mm x 15mm (length 7060 mm) and seamless tube dia 93mm x 7.5mm (length 7000 mm or multiples of 2), plus 85mm square structural steel bar with lengths of 4000 mm or 6000 mm. The specification references ASTM A618, 1A for tubes and ASTM A588 GR-A for the bar. The estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the provided data. This tender is positioned within the Indian government procurement channel for the Department of Defence Production, with a focus on material supply delivered under fixed contract terms. A key differentiator is the reliance on ISO 9001 certification for bidders and the requirement to comply with material testing at the buyer’s laboratory. The scope is strictly “supply of goods” with potential vendor registration (Vendor Code Creation) prerequisites noted in the ATC terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Seamless tubes and structural steel bars with specified diameters, thickness, and lengths; two tube variants and one structural bar specification.
• Standards & compliance: ASTM A618, 1A for tubes; ASTM A588 GR-A for structural steel bar; mandatory ISO 9001 certification; BIS/type/test certificates expected; Material Test Certificate to accompany supply.
• Delivery/quantity options: Quantities may be subject to option clauses (up to 50% variation) per contract execution; delivery commencement tied to the last date of the original delivery order.
• Documentation: GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; GST invoice uploaded to GeM with GST payment screenshot; certifications per bid document.
• Testing & acceptance: Buyer’s lab results to be sole acceptance criteria; supplier must provide complete material test certificates.
• Scope of supply: Limited to goods; no services included; vendor must exhibit capability to supply as per the listed dimensions and standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial: Not disclosed in data; bidders must meet standard procurement norms and provide required financial documents.
• Experience & turnover: ISO 9001 certification required; additional BIS/type test and OEM authorizations highlighted in ATC.
• Delivery terms: Delivery timelines governed by option clause; extended delivery periods allowed with calculated time based on quantity changes.
• Payment & invoicing: GST compliance during GeM invoicing with payment screenshot; GST as actuals or applicable rate; batch invoices to be uploaded.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; technical certificates and product-specific approvals to be uploaded at bid time; OEM authorization if applicable.
• Penalties & penalties: Not specified in data; standard tender terms likely apply for late delivery and non-conformity.