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Salem Steel Plant DCS880 DC DRIVE Tender for ABB Authorized Dealers 2025

Bid Publish Date

21-Nov-2025, 10:58 am

Bid End Date

01-Dec-2025, 3:00 pm

Bid Opening Date

01-Dec-2025, 3:30 pm

Location

SALEM , TAMIL NADU

Progress

Issue21-Nov-2025, 10:58 am
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • ABB-Only supplier constraint with valid authorization letter
  • • Delivery schedule fixed at 20 weeks from order date
  • • EMD ₹15,000 or Bid Securing Declaration; MSME exemption with NSIC/Udyam
  • • FOR Salem Steel Plant pricing; freight, P&F, insurance, taxes included
  • • Quantity option clause: ±25% of bid quantity and during contract currency
  • • Payment terms: 100% within 30 days after delivery acceptance
  • • MII/MSE preference applicable per PPP guidelines
  • • Technical bid must include signed and sealed proof of acceptance to specifications

Categories 2

INDUSTRIAL DRIVE DC DRIVE

Tender Overview

The procurement is led by Salem Steel Plant (Steel Authority of India Limited) for a DCS880 DC DRIVE system under the SLT 1 POR category, with distribution through the GeM portal. The contract contemplates an option clause allowing up to ±25% quantity variation and a delivery window starting after the original order date, with flexibility for the extended period. The deal mandates bid submission from ABB and authorized dealers, a 20-week delivery schedule, and online pricing inclusive of freight, insurance, and taxes. The EMD is set at ₹15,000 or bidders may submit a Bid Securing Declaration; MSME bidders may be exempt with valid NSIC/Udyam documents. The payment term is 100% within 30 days of receipt and acceptance at Salem Steel Plant Stores. This tender requires strict adherence to the supplied technical specification and attestation of the bid’s technical alignment, with no price bid in the technical offer.

Location & context: tender in Salem Steel Plant, Salem, Tamil Nadu; procurement under SAIL’s Salem unit. The inclusion of MII/MSE preferences and authorized- supplier constraints underscores the need for compliant ABB channel partners.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Delivery schedule: 20 weeks from order placement.
  • EMD: ₹15,000 or Bid Securing Declaration; MSME exemption with valid documents.
  • Pricing basis: FOR Salem Steel Plant including P&F, freight, insurance, taxes.
  • Brand/authorization: Offers limited to ABB and authorized dealers with current authorization letter.
  • Payment terms: 100% within 30 days after receipt & acceptance.
  • Term compliance: Firm price till supply completion; signed, sealed acceptance of technical specs.

Terms & Eligibility

  • Delivery window: 20 weeks from order date.
  • EMD option: ₹15,000 or Bid Securing Declaration; MSME exemption with NSIC/Udyam.
  • Parties allowed: ABB and ABB-authorized dealers with valid authorization letter.
  • MII/MSE preference: Subject to submission and PPP guidelines; quantity distribution per policy.
  • Payment: 100% within 30 days post-acceptance.
  • Price terms: Firm till completion; no price bid in technical offer.

Key Specifications

  • Product: DCS880 DC DRIVE system

  • Brand constraint: ABB or ABB-authorized dealers only

  • Delivery: 20 weeks from order date

  • Price basis: FOR Salem Steel Plant inclusive of P&F, freight, and insurance

  • Payment: 100% within 30 days after receipt and acceptance

  • EMD: ₹15,000 or Bid Securing Declaration; MSME exemption with NSIC/Udyam

Terms & Conditions

  • Up to 25% quantity variation allowed during and after contract

  • Prices to be firm until supply completion

  • Only ABB-authorized sellers qualify for evaluation

  • Must submit signed technical specification acceptance

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

100% payment within 30 days after receipt and acceptance at Salem Steel Plant Stores

Delivery Schedule

Delivery to be completed within 20 weeks from order placement

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in data; adherence to delivery schedule implied by contract terms

Bidder Eligibility

  • ABB or ABB-authorized dealer status with current authorization letter

  • GST, PAN, and financial standing adequate for bid submission

  • MSME/PMI preference eligibility with NSIC/Udyam certificate

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar DC DRIVE installations

4

Financial statements (as required by tender terms)

5

EMD submission document or Bid Securing Declaration

6

OEM authorization letter from ABB or ABB-certified dealer

7

NSIC/Udyam registration (for MSME exemption, if applicable)

8

Technical bid documents and signed acceptance of technical specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market

How to bid for the DCS880 DC DRIVE tender in Salem?

Bidders must be ABB-authorized or ABB dealers, submit EMD ₹15,000 or Bid Securing Declaration, provide NSIC/Udyam if MSME, and follow FOR Salem Steel Plant pricing with 20-week delivery. Include signed technical specs and comply with 100% payment terms within 30 days of acceptance.

What documents are required for ABB DC DRIVE procurement in Salem?

Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates for similar drives, financial statements, EMD or Bid Securing Declaration, OEM authorization letter from ABB, NSIC/Udyam registration for MSME exemption, and signed acceptance of technical specifications.

What are the delivery and payment terms for this tender?

Delivery must be completed within 20 weeks from order placement. Payment term is 100% within 30 days after receipt and acceptance at Salem Steel Plant Stores, with pricing to reflect FOR Salem Steel Plant terms including freight, P&F, and insurance.

What is the EMD amount and MSME exemptions for this bid?

EMD is ₹15,000 or bidders may submit a Bid Securing Declaration. MSME bidders with valid NSIC/Udyam certificates are exempted from EMD subject to policy compliance.

Which brands and dealers are eligible for evaluation in this tender?

Only ABB and their authorized dealers with valid authorization letters are eligible for evaluation, ensuring alignment with the ABB-brand DC DRIVE specification.

What is the delivery quantity variation allowed under the option clause?

The purchaser may increase or decrease the quantity by up to 25% of the bid quantity at contract placement and up to 25% during the currency of the contract, with a defined delivery-time adjustment formula.

Are there specific packaging or warranty requirements for the drive system?

The data specifies acceptance of technical specifications and firm pricing; while warranty details aren’t explicit, ensure compliance with ABB drive warranty terms and the signed technical specification acceptance.

What is the pricing basis for this procurement in Salem?

Pricing must be quoted on an FOR Salem Steel Plant basis, inclusive of P&F charges, freight, insurance, taxes, and duties as applicable.