Tender Overview
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh invites a GEM portal tender for a broad spectrum of items under 54 Bid Items (Item Nos 10 through 540). The exact quantities and total estimated value are not disclosed in the summary, but the tender mandates that price bids be inclusive of GST and that responses be submitted exclusively through the GEM portal. A key differentiator is the buyer’s right to exercise an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation with corresponding delivery adjustments. Bidders are advised to perform a site assessment prior to quoting to accurately gauge scope. The procurement scope is broad and requires compliance with HPCL’s internal techno-commercial criteria for bid acceptance.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- 54 items covered under the BOQ with item numbers ranging from 10 to 540; no standalone technical specifications published in the summary.
- All price bids must be GST inclusive and include all taxes.
- Tenders are submitted via the GeM portal; offline submissions are not permitted.
- A site visit is strongly advised to understand actual work requirements before submitting quotes.
- The tender document references detailed item descriptions in attachments beyond the public summary; bidders should consult the complete tender for technical scope.
- No explicit standards (IS/ISO) are listed in the provided data; technical rigor will be defined in HPCL’s full tender document.
Terms & Eligibility
- Quantity variation up to 25% is allowed at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
- Delivery period calculations follow: additional time = (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period (days), with a minimum of 30 days.
- Responses must comply with the TEChNO-COMMERCIAL criteria outlined by HPCL; decisions on clarifications reside with HPCL.
- All quotes must be submitted strictly via the GEM portal; no hard copies or emails accepted.
- Site assessment is recommended to inform accurate pricing and schedule.
- Bid acceptance subject to HPCL clearance of techno-commercial criteria and alignment with the complete tender terms.