Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Oxygen Gas Tender India 2026 IS 309-1974 OFP M Cylinder

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for the industrial compressed oxygen gas supply in OFP M cylinders compliant with IS: 309-1974. The scope is strictly the supply of goods, with no BOQ items listed. The procurement emphasizes proper packing to prevent transit/storage damage and requires mandatory vendor documentation for code creation, including PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and an EFT mandate. The tender is an open GEM inquiry with an option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 50%, and procurement must align with the specified marking and conditioning on delivery. Unique aspects include mandatory vendor compliance on the attached technical compliance sheet and adherence to open-tender rules with no manual extension permitted within GEM terms.

Location/Organization context: Indian defence sector procurement by AVNL under the Dept of Defence Production, seeking a single-supply arrangement for industrial oxygen gas in standard cylinders. The tender highlights a flexible quantity policy, stringent packing/marking requirements, and pre/post-inspection arrangements, underscoring the need for clear ATC adherence and brand/marking conformity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Industrial compressed oxygen gas in OFP M cylinder per IS: 309-1974.
• Gas specification: Medical/industrial oxygen supplied in standard cylinders, with packing to prevent leakage.
• Cylinder type/marking: Marking must include NAME OF FIRM, S.O NO, GEMC NO, and manufacturing month/year.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable unless ATC specifies.
• Packing/handling: Proper packing to prevent transit damage; compliance with marking and warranty expectations.
• Delivery scope: Supply-only; no additional services or installation implied.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• GST guidance: Bidders must determine GST applicability; AVNL will reimburse at actual rates or applicable lower rates.
• Vendor code documents: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank.
• Option clause: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 50% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
• Inspection authority: CGM/OFMK or authorized representative; post-receipt inspection at consignee site.
• Packing/Marking: Ensure proper packing and include firm name, S.O No, GEMC No, and manufacturing date.
• Delivery timing: Timelines tied to last date of original or extended delivery; no manual extensions allowed.