Salem Steel Plant SAIL Assisting In Operation Of Group 1 Equipment Tender 2026 Tamil Nadu

Tender Overview

Salem Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited seeks bidders to provide assistance in operation of Group 1 equipment at the Salem, Tamil Nadu facility. The contract runs for 240 days with a base market approach and a formal price bid. The bid requires an EMD of ₹100,000 and a security deposit of 3% of order value to be furnished within 15 days of order placement. The tender includes an option clause allowing quantity or duration adjustments up to ±25% at contract issuance and post-issue, with bidders obligated to accept revisions. The tender package includes an Annexure I scope of work, Annexure II price bid format, and Annexure III eligibility criteria, ensuring structured submission and evaluation. A non-collusive certificate, bid securing declaration, and local supplier self-certification are mandatory components of the bid, with a detailed emphasis on compliance and authenticity of documents. The absence of a BOQ implies a services-oriented delivery with clear contractual governance and payment terms. This opportunity targets service providers with operational capability to assist in Group 1 equipment management within a government-backed procurement framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Contract duration: 240 days; delivery and performance aligned with scope of work in Annexure I
• EMD: ₹100,000; online transfer (NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT) or alternative forms (DD, pay order, bank guarantee) per tender terms
• Security deposit: 3% of order value due within 15 days of order; can be adjusted against supplies
• Payment terms & taxes: Quoted price to include taxes; payment as per contract; ensure compliance with buyer ATC
• Variation clause: ±25% adjustment in quantity or duration at contract issue and post-issue; acceptance required
• Submission documents: Bid securing declaration, non-collusive tendering certificate, local supplier self-certification, Appendix I/II/III forms, OEM authorizations if applicable
• BOQ status: No BOQ items listed; scope framed around operation support and services rather than goods
• Organization-specific requirements: Adherence to Salem Steel Plant procurement norms and reliability in operation support
• Financial institutes: Bank details provided for EMD and payment processing
• Guidance: Read scope, price bid, and eligibility criteria carefully to ensure compliant offers

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹100,000 to be submitted by online transfer or acceptable alternatives; valid documentation with bid
• Security deposit: 3% of order value; due within 15 days of order; may be adjusted against supplies
• Contract duration: 240 days; adherence to scope of work as per Annexure I
• Option clause: Quantity/duration may change up to ±25%; bidder must accept revised terms
• Documents required: Bid securing declaration, non-collusive tendering certificate, local supplier self-certification, Appendix-I materials
• Payment terms: Quoted prices must include taxes; payments per contract terms; use of specified bank account for disbursements
• Low bid policy: Abnormally low bids may be rejected; no extra security against low bids
• Submission guidance: Follow Annexure I–IV precisely; offers outside eligibility criteria will be dismissed