Tender Overview
Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited (Department Of Defence Production) invites bids for alloy steel rod meeting the specification: 505 (+2) mm diameter, length variants from 90 (+5/-0) mm to specification SCM4, in annealed, skin-treated condition. Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed. Location details are not provided. The procurement targets a single or limited supplier capable of delivering rods with strict dimensional tolerances and heat treatment. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause allowing up to 25% additional quantity at contracted rates and an extended delivery window with minimum 30 days. This is a limited tender enquiry via Ordnance Factory Kanpur notification, with rigid bid validity and delivery terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Alloy steel rod, SCM4 grade, annealed, skin-tempered finish
- Major dimensions: Diameter 505 (+2) mm, length 90 (+5/-0) mm per item
- Standards/qualifications: Requirement references to IS/ISO heat treatment and alloy grade SCM4 (exact standard codes not published)
- Delivery terms: Delivered FOR OFC; unloading by supplier
- Order flexibility: Option to increase quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity; extension of delivery period under option clause
- Bid validity: 120 days (single bid) or 180 days (two-bid system)
- Tendering channel: Limited Tender Enquiry with intimations to eligible firms via Ordnance Factory Kanpur
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/guarantee: Not disclosed in the available data
- Delivery schedule: Delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time depends on quantity extension formula with a minimum of 30 days
- Payment terms: Not specified
- Bid security & validity: Bid security period aligns with bid validity; extension possible by written consent
- Other conditions: Price must be firm; price variation only if properly justified with raw material price data verifiable from government/public sources; unloading responsibility lies with the supplier
- Eligibility scope: Limited to firms notified by Ordnance Factory Kanpur; strict TE specifications to be followed
