Tender Overview
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a premier public sector engineering organization, invites bids for TIG welding rod USW 694 category procurement at its Medak, Telangana facility. The tender references a flexible quantity approach with a maximum 25% increase in bid quantity and a similar extension during the contract, at contracted rates. The delivery timeline is tied to the original delivery order, with adjustments for extended periods. While exact start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed, bidders should prepare for a scalable order under option clauses. This opportunity targets welding consumables used in heavy industry applications and may require compliance with BHEL’s internal procurement standards and traceability requirements.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name: TIG welding rod USW 694 (category indicated as HY7713599053_ TIG WLDG ROD USW 694)
- Delivery model: Quantity option clause allowing up to 25% more quantity during contract and currency periods
- Delivery timing rule: Delivery period begins from last date of original delivery order; extended time computed as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
- Contract terms: Rates remain fixed for approved additional quantity; maximum extension governed by option clause
- BOQ: No items listed; implies potential L1 sourcing against general steel/tig-welding consumables
- Location impact: Medak, Telangana delivery; field operations likely require coordination with BHEL site logistics
- Compliance note: Bidders must comply with the stated option-based delivery framework and provide capable welding consumables in line with site requirements
Terms & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in available data; bidders should verify with procurement desk
- Delivery terms: Follow the option clause for quantity and time extensions as described
- Price mechanics: Contracted rates apply to both original and additional quantities
- Documentation: Standard bidder filings for BHEL procurement; OEM authorizations may be required
- Eligibility: Align with BHEL’s general supplier qualification norms; ensure material traceability and quality control readiness
- Compliance: Adhere to delivery windows and schedule adjustments as per the option clause; readiness for flexible volumes