Bhilai Steel Plant Granular Mold Flux Tender BSP DurG Chhattisgarh 2026 ISOCritical Chemistry Specification 2026

Tender Overview

The Bhilai Steel Plant (a Steel Authority of India Limited unit) invites bids for the procurement of 400 MT of GRANULAR MOLD FLUX FOR SLAB CASTER 1/2/3 to support BSP slab casting operations. Located in DURG, CHHATTISGARH, the product requires strict chemical composition controls and phase-wise delivery to align with shop requirements. The package includes inspection at BSP stores and phased delivery, with material packing tailored to shop handling. The tender emphasizes supplier qualification restricted to approved manufacturers and follows the buyer-uploaded ATC terms. The key differentiator is the tight composition windows and viscosity targets that influence caster performance, requiring dependable, calibrated supply from vetted producers. This tender represents BSP’s targeted procurement for continuous caster flux, with emphasis on certified materials and controlled delivery sequencing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item: GRANULAR MOLD FLUX FOR SLAB CASTER 1/2/3
• Quantity: 400 MT with phased delivery; packing suitable for shop use
• Core chemistry ranges: SIO2 24-29.3%, CAO 29-34.8%, MGO 0.0-2.4%, AL2O3 5.0-8.0%, MNO2 2.5-5%, NA2O 5.6-8%, K2O 0.0-0.9%, F 4.3-6.5%, FE2O3 1.0-3.5%, P2O5 0.0-0.7%, TIO2 0.0-1.0%, C FREE 4.5-6.7%, C TOTAL 6.8-10%, H2O (105°C) 0.0-1.0%, CO2 7.0-13.0%; basicity CAO/SIO2 1.08-1.3; (CAO+MGO)/SIO2 1.1-1.4; viscosity 1-2 POISE at 1300°C
• Melting characteristics: Softening Point 1060-1140°C, Melting Point 1090-1160°C, Flowing Point 1110-1175°C; Density 0.55-0.85 kg/dm3
• Inspection: BSP store inspection by TC/GC; delivery phased per shop requirement
• Compliance: Supplier must deliver as per shop requirements with suitable packaging; materials to be inspected at BSP store
• Standards/Testing: Exact IS/industry standards not explicitly listed; refer to ATC for mandatory certifications and testing regimes
• Eligibility: Participation limited to approved manufacturers: Vesuvius India Ltd., Calderys Steelcasting India Pvt. Ltd.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and payment terms: not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should review ATC for exact stipulations
• Delivery: phased start and staged delivery aligned to shop requirements
• Packaging: material to be delivered in suitable packing; phase-wise supply
• Inspection: material inspection at BSP store by TC/GC
• Documentation: bidders must comply with buyer-uploaded ATC terms; unsolicited documents will be ignored
• Eligibility: participation limited to two approved manufacturers listed above; ensure OEM authorization if required by ATC
• Warranty/penalties: not specified in the available data; ATC document should define penalties and warranty expectations