Directorate Of Purchase And Stores Argon Gas Supply Tender Telangana 99.999% IS 5760 2026

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Purchase And Stores, under the Department Of Atomic Energy, invites bids for the supply of high-purity argon gas. Scope is the procurement of 99.999% pure argon in ~7 m3 gas cylinders to meet ICP-OES needs, with a total requirement of 1,225 cubic metres across Telangana delivery points. The contract emphasizes IS 5760 conformity and gas purity, with installation/commissioning not explicitly stated as part of supply. Primary differentiators include supplier capability to deliver to the Chemistry Lab, AOER South Central Region, Cherlapally, and compliance with GPS-voided delivery constraints. The procurement is restricted to Telangana suppliers for evaluation, with special delivery time windows and non-GPS consignments to be honored.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Argon gas, 99.999% purity, in ~7m3 cylinders (one cylinder per capacity) for ICP-OES applications
• Quantity: Total supply requirement 1,225 cubic metres; cylinder capacity ~7 m3 per unit
• Form/Mode: Gas supply in supplier cylinders; delivery to Chemistry Lab, AM Directorate, South Central Region, Cherlapally, Hyderabad
• Standards: IS 5760 conformity; traceable certificate of purity
• Delivery/Packaging: Cylinders routed via non-GPS vehicles; delivery schedule within contract terms; delivery window 10:30 AM–3:00 PM on working days
• Location: Chemistry Lab, AM Directorate for Exploration and Research, South Central Region, Cherlapally, Hyderabad
• Additional: Purchase preference to MSEs per policy; L1-based matching allowed for portion under policy

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in data; bidders must meet GST compliance per bidder’s quotient; GST will be reimbursed per actuals or applicable rates
• Delivery: Must be at Chemistry Lab, Cherlapally; schedule strictly between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM; no GPS-based delivery allowed
• Geography: Telangana suppliers only; evaluation restricted accordingly
• Compliance: IS 5760 conformity; supplier must provide purity certification and conformity documents
• Payment/Conditions: Scope of supply is pure goods; no installation unless specified; standard commercial terms apply
• Purchase Preference: MSE-based preference with matching price mechanism up to 25% of total value as per policy
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience/capacity certificates, financials, and OEM authorizations as applicable
• Penalties: Not specified in data; standard contract penalties may apply for non-compliance or delayed delivery