Paradip Port Authority Structural Steels & MS Plate Tender in Odisha 2026 – IS/IS0 compliant 18-month warranty

Tender Overview

Paradip Port Authority invites bids for procuring structural steels and MS/chequered plates including 8mm chequered plate and MS plate 8mm/12mm with a 5-item BOQ. The ATC requires evidence of prior supply of structural steel to PSU/Port authorities and a minimum average turnover of Rs 5.0 Lakh over the last 3 financial years. The bid allows quantity flexibility up to 25% during contract execution and delivery timelines are linked to original order dates, with adjustments formulaically defined. Acknowledgement of the need for a 30-day payment cycle and a robust warranty framework (18 months from supply or 12 months from use) is explicit. The Exemption for MSEs is extended to recognized MSMEs; bidders must demonstrate prior orders (≥ 10 MT in last 3 years) and provide PO copies or performance certificates. This procurement emphasizes supplier reliability and financial health, with emphasis on material conformity to bid specifications and timely delivery. The tender’s focus on steel for port infrastructure signifies a demand for durable, compliance-driven vendors. The context highlights Paradip Port Authority’s need to maintain port operations via verified suppliers with documented performance and credible financials.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service names: Structural steels, MS plates (8mm, 12mm), Chequered plate 8mm
• Quantity evidence: Minimum 10 MT delivered in last 3 years; PO/invoice/performance certificates required
• Financials: Average turnover threshold Rs 5.0 Lakh (last 3 years); EMD documented as per terms (document not disclosed)
• Delivery terms: 30-day payment after receipt/acceptance; 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery start from last date of original order
• Warranty/guarantee: 18 months warranty from supply or 12 months from use
• MSME provisions: MSME exemptions for EMD/turnover per policy
• Compliance: Bid must align with bid specifications and provide supplier performance evidence
• ATC notes: Confirm to supply as per bid specifications; supply terms to be honored
• Documentation: Purchase orders, acceptance/invoice copies, and performance certificates

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; implied per standard procurement norms; cross-check with tender terms
• Experience: Minimum 3-year supply experience in structural steels to PSU/Port authorities
• Turnover: Average annual turnover not less than Rs 5.0 Lakh (last 3 financial years)
• Delivery: Payment within 30 days of receipt and acceptance; delivery lead times based on original order dates
• Warranty: 18 months warranty from supply; or 12 months from date of use
• MSME exemption: Extended to MSMEs registered with DIC/KVIC/NSIC per policy
• Documentation: PO copies, acceptance certificates, invoices, performance certificates, GST/PAN, financial affidavits
• Option clause: Quantity may vary up to 25% during contract and currency
• Payment terms: Confirm to be within 30 days; supported by delivery/acceptance proofs