Rourkela Steel Plant Operator for Refractory & LDBP Vehicles Tender Sundargarh Odisha 2026

Tender Overview

Rourkela Steel Plant (Steel Authority of India Limited) seeks bids for operator & vehicle upkeep services to run a fleet of heavy and light vehicles in and around the plant premises. The scope includes deployment of driver cum vehicle upkeepers for equipment such as cranes, hydraulic ladders, dozers, pay loaders, dumpers (35 ton), tipper trucks, tractors, trailers, water tankers, and related maintenance and material transport tasks. The engagement is on a per-vehicle/hour basis with a duration of 180 days (in 040 phases) and a 180-day contract validity from order date. Department-managed fuel and gate access via CISF are required, with an estimated workforce of at least eleven skilled operators across three shifts (A/B/C). The tender emphasizes alignment with department requirements, safety, and on-site material handling. Location: Sundargarh, Odisha. Key differentiators include on-site operations inside guarded zones, multi-vehicle deployment, and logistics support for shifting transformers, motors, and other heavy items. Quoted rates will be in the context of 100% labor/service charges; supply of components is not part of the bid. The suggested GST rate is 18% with ITC available.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of work: Operation of dozer, payloader, 35T Dumper, tipper, escort crane up to 12T, crawler crane, tanker, tractor-trailer, and trailers 4OT+, plus material collection and internal transportation.
• Vehicles provided by departments; fuel to be supplied by RSP.
• Minimum staffing: 11 skilled driver cum vehicle upkeepers; deployment per department need; operations across all three shifts (A/B/C).
• Access: CISF gate passes organized by the service provider.
• Duration: 180 days with a 180-day contract validity from order; tender validity: 120 days from tender opening.
• Compliance: follow department directions and maintain on-site safety and maintenance tasks.
• Special terms: hourly/per-vehicle charges; GST 18% applicable; no supply component.
• ITC availability: Yes; SAC: 996519.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in available data; bidders should verify in terms and submit as per TOC.
• Experience: deployment of driver-cum-upkeeper for heavy equipment operation likely required; must meet department’s on-site credentialing.
• Delivery/Performance: operate per department instruction; ensure entry into plant premises guarded by CISF.
• Payment: terms not explicit; likely unit/hour billing with monthly settlement per agreed rates.
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, fleet/operator credentials, and CISF gate pass arrangements.
• Warranty/Penalties: not specified; penalties may apply per standard internal procurement terms.
• Other: ITC availability confirmed; 18% GST applies.