Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited Argon Gas Refilling Tender Bulandshahr Uttar Pradesh IS-5760:1998 Grade-II 2026

Tender Overview

Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited (Department Of Atomic Energy) seeks Compressed Argon Gas refilling in 7 CMT cylinders, estimated at 1800.0 CMT capacity. Location: Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Gas must meet IS-5760:1998 Grade-II with stringent impurities limits (Oxygen 5.0 ppm max, Nitrogen 10.0 ppm max, Hydrogen 2.0 ppm max, Water vapour 4.0 ppm max, CO 0.5 ppm max, hydrocarbons 0.5 ppm max). Cylinder MSDS and Gas Test Certificates required. Scope also includes cylinder painting, complete valve replacements, spindle valve/s, gland nut replacements, and hydro testing. Bid terms include a quantity/duration flexibility up to 25%. Public procurement policy applies to eligible MSEs with preference rules described in the ATC. Regional framework requires buyers and sellers on the TReDS platform for MSME receivables. This tender emphasizes strict standard compliance and traceable cylindrical refurbishment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Compressed Argon Gas refilling in department cylinders of 7 CMT capacity; purity controls per IS-5760:1998 Grade-II
• Impurity limits: Oxygen ≤5.0 ppm, Nitrogen ≤10.0 ppm, Hydrogen ≤2.0 ppm, Water vapour ≤4.0 ppm, CO ≤0.5 ppm, Hydrocarbons ≤0.5 ppm; Argon balance by volume
• Deliverables: 1800.0 CMT of Argon gas; Cylinder MSDS and Test Certificate required
• Associated services: Cylinder painting, replacement of complete valves, spindle valves, gland nuts; hydro test charges
• Quality/standards: Gas must meet Indian standard IS-5760:1998 Grade-II; MSDS and gas test documentation
• Installation/packing: Refilling into NPCIL dept cylinders only; delivery and handling as per ATC
• Certifications: MSDS & Test Certificates required; ISI/IS compliance not explicitly stated beyond IS-5760:1998

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Contract quantity/duration may vary up to 25% at issuance; post-issuance, same 25% ceiling applies
• Scope items: 1800.0 CMT Argon gas; painting of cylinders (50 Nos.); replacement of complete valves (50 Nos.); spindle valves (50 Nos.); gland nuts (50 Nos.); hydro test charges (50 Nos.)
• SME preference: MSE bidders may receive purchase preference per MSME policy; RXIL/TReDS participation required for MSMEs
• Documentation/clarifications: Clarifications during representation time not considered for evaluation; bidders must adhere to stated ATC notes