Salem Steel Plant Copper Cathode Tender Salem Tamil Nadu ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Salem Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL), invites bids for procurement of Copper Cathode. Estimated value not disclosed; EMD is ₹2,000,000. Location: Salem Steel Plant campus, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Scope focuses on copper cathode supply under GeM portal terms, with an option to adjust quantity up to 25% of bid quantity during and after contract. Delivery period alignment follows the last delivery order date, with extended timelines calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days. ATC requires bidders to accept these terms and submit a compliant offer.

• Organization: Salem Steel Plant (SAIL)
• Product Category: Copper Cathode
• Delivery terms: FOR Salem Steel Plant, inclusive of P&F, freight, and insurance per GeM General Terms
• Payment: As per tender terms; inspection at Salem Steel Plant post-receipt
• EMD: ₹2,000,000 via DD/BC/online transfer
• Unique clause: Option clause to increase quantity by 25% and adjust delivery time accordingly

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications provided in the BOQ or specifications section; bidders must enclose signed technical acceptance of item specifications as listed in the tender’s ATC
• Delivery/inspections: Inspection at Salem Steel Plant after receipt of consignment unless stated otherwise in tender terms
• Pricing basis: Offer on FOB/FOA (FOR Salem Steel Plant) basis including packing, forwarding, freight, and insurance charges with applicable taxes/duties
• EMD submission options: Online RTGS/internet banking, or DD/Banker’s Cheque (DD/BC must be uploaded with bid)
• Contract flexibility: Option to modify quantity up to 25%; extended delivery period calculated per clause 1.0
• Acceptance clause: Signed and sealed copy of technical specifications required as a token of acceptance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹2,000,000; options include online transfer, DD, or BC; proof must be uploaded with bid
• Delivery timeline: Original delivery period; extended time if option exercised; minimum 30 days for any extension
• Payment terms: As per tender terms; payment will follow specific tender provisions
• Inspection: On-site inspection at Salem Steel Plant after receipt of the consignment
• Documentation: Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, and technical compliance certificates; OEM authorizations if applicable
• Price annexure: Do not attach a separate price bid with the technical offer; price bid must be submitted through GeM
• Order quantity flexibility: Up to 25% variation during/after contract with adjusted delivery schedule