NLC India Limited Sealing of Pulverizing Fuel Leaks in Mills and PF Ducts Tender Neyveli Tamil Nadu 2026

Tender Overview

NLC India Limited invites bids for sealing pulverizing fuel leaks in Mills, including PF ducts, at the Neyveli Thermal Power Station (NNTPS) in Tamil Nadu. The scope involves leak identification, cleaning, fabrication of patch plates (up to 500mm x 500mm or 2.5 sq.m per patch), and welding in Mill Housing, Intermediate, Classifier outlet duct, and PF duct sections (24 ML to 31 ML). The work is split between two agencies in a 60:40 ratio, with L2 matching L1’s rate; RA will select final bidders. The estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹171,000. Safety compliance, site access, and round-the-clock operations are mandated by NLCIL. Unique RA-based allocation and patch-plate fabrication are differentiators.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Sealing of pulverizing fuel leaks in Mills and PF ducts; patch plate fabrication and welding.
• Location: NNTPS, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu (NLCIL site).
• Patch Plate: 500mm x 500mm (or 2.5 sq.m per patch); multiple patches may be required across Mills, Intermediate, Classifier outlets, and PF ducts.
• Duct Scope: PF duct from 24 ML to 31 ML including PF duct limb I & II; 24 ML to 31 ML zones include associated connections.
• RA Structure: Two agencies; L1/L2 rate matching required; if L2 refuses, next bidder considered; final quantity depends on rate matching outcome.
• Safety & Compliance: Contractor to provide safety appliances, adhere to NLCIL safety rules, and ensure skilled labor for lifting/erection of heavy components.
• Work Timing: Round-the-clock operations with shifts per NLCIL engineer instructions; gate passes for men/material as required.
• ATC/Special Conditions: Access approvals and site coordination with HOHR/NNTPS/NLCIL; emphasis on timely completion as per engineer guidance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹171,000.
• Bid Structure: Two-agency execution in 60:40 ratio; L2 must match L1 rate; determination post reverse auction.
• Experience/Skills: Skilled workers with experience in lifting/erecting heavy materials for mills and ducts; adherence to site safety and craft requirements.
• Delivery & Schedule: Work to be completed as per NLCIL engineer’s time frames; entry passes and safety compliance mandatory.
• Documents: Gate passes, safety certifications, and site-specific clearances; manufacturer/OEM roles not specified; ensure readiness for RA-based selection.
• Penalties/Quality: Not specified; adherence to timeframes and safety rules is required.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; focus on patch fabrication and leak sealing deliverables.