Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 7.2 KV Surge Arrester Tender Hindalco Bhopal 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites bids for a 7.2 KV surge arrester in collaboration with M/s Hindalco for procurement to be inspected at BHEL Bhopal. The tender specifies 90 days minimum bid validity with firm price until order execution and requires manufacturers’ authorized makes approved by Hindalco. Key procurement features include a 24-month warranty window from receipt or 18 months from commissioning (whichever earlier) and an emphasis on robust packing, PO/Material codes on packaging, and post-sales support capability across India. The opportunity targets suppliers registered with Hindalco for this category, with price evaluation on an item-wise L1 basis and inclusion of GST, TCS, and other charges in the quoted price. The tender stresses supplier verification and on-site service readiness, including installation, commissioning, and training as part of the after-sales framework. The location and inspection venue are BHEL Bhopal, with a requirement to upload service center details near the consignee. Unique terms include SUVIDHA portal invoicing and Hindalco-approved OEMs only, ensuring compliance with the buyer’s brand ecosystem and after-sales network.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: 7.2 KV surge arrester for Hindalco procurement through BHEL.
• Inspection: Provided at BHEL Bhopal; material packing must display PO number and material code.
• Warranty: 24 months from receipt at BHEL Bhopal OR 18 months from commissioning, whichever is earlier.
• Service readiness: Installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance service network in India; upload service center details near consignee.
• Payment terms: 100% payment within 90 days of receipt of material (45 days for MSE, 60 days for Medium), subject to material acceptance.
• Validity: Bid validity of at least 90 days; firm price till order execution.
• Makes/approval: Only Hindalco-approved makes; existing customer approved makes listed; non-listed but technically acceptable brands may be proposed.
• Packing & documentation: Proper packing; PO number and material code on packing box.
• Delivery/LSA: Item-wise L1 evaluation; GST, TCS, and other charges included in quoted price.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/registration: Bidders must be registered/empanelled/enlisted with Hindalco for the required goods; bid opening requires Hindalco registration.
• Documentation: Upload necessary certificates/docs as per bid document, ATC, and corrigenda; OEM authorizations to be provided.
• Delivery/Payment: 45–90 day payment windows based on category; guaranteed price till order; 24-month warranty period.
• Inspections: Inspection staged at BHEL BhopaI; documentation and packing compliance mandatory.
• After-sales: Well-established service network; service centers near consignee locations to be uploaded.