NMDC Limited Liner Plate Tender 250x500 mm in India 8/7 mm - Local Content & MSE Preferences 2026

Tender Overview

NMDC Limited invites bids for the supply of liner plates sized 250 x 500 mm with thicknesses of 8 mm and 7 mm. The procurement scope is strictly “Only supply of Goods” with no BOQ items published. The bid includes the Government's option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation, and delivery time considerations tied to the original delivery period. Local content and MSE preferences are embedded under public policy, with potential price matching for L1 bidders among eligible MSEs. This tender emphasizes compliance with Make In India and local content norms as per policy amendments, and requires bidders to demonstrate manufacturing capability or authorized OEM status for the offered liner plates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Liner plates with dimensions 250 x 500 mm; thickness options 8 mm / 7 mm.
• Supply scope: Only supply of Goods; no installation, services, or commissioning.
• Standards/quality: Not specified in the data; bidders must rely on standard manufacturing practices and ensure dimensional accuracy to the stated size.
• Policy alignment: Local Content (PP-LC) policy compliance; bidders with ≤20% local content are treated as Non Local Suppliers; Make In India criteria apply.
• Preferences: MSE purchase preference under the MSME policy; potential 25% price matching for L1 within policy margins if eligible.
• Delivery: Delivery period terms exist but exact dates are not disclosed; option clauses allow quantity extension with capped limits.
• EMD/financials: Not disclosed; bidders should prepare standard bid security as per policy and ensure documentation supports eligibility.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in the data; bidders should verify exact amount and mode of payment in the tender documents.
• Purchase Preferences: MSEs may receive preference; manufacturer status required for goods; traders excluded.
• Local Content: LC threshold set at 20%; bidders with LC >20% may be considered as Local Suppliers; policy FP-20013/2/2017-FP-PNG governs evaluation.
• Option Clause: Up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency; extended delivery with prorated time calculation (minimum 30 days).
• BOQ: No items listed; total items = 0, indicating a supply-only offer without itemized quantities.
• Documentation: Bidders should provide OEM authorization and documentary evidence under the Make In India/PP-LC framework; bid must reflect compliance with the stated policies.