Rourkela Steel Plant Tundish Refractory & Lining Procurement for CCM-II & SMS-II - ISI/10000T Castable Work 2026

Tender Overview

• Organization: Rourkela Steel Plant, part of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Bid scope covers Total Tundish Management for caster-1 & 2, SMS-II, including working lining, backup lining, and tundish cover lining. No BOQ items listed; estimated value and EMD amount are not disclosed. Location is not specified in the tender text. Key differentiator lies in delivering integrated tundish refractory components with accessories and consumables. Unique requirement includes a 10-hour casting guarantee and comprehensive on-site consumables provision. This tender targets suppliers capable of full-spectrum tundish refurbishment and maintenance for steelmaking operations.
• Location & Category: tender in unspecified location; tundish refractory, casting, and lining services for CCM-II and related systems. Scope emphasizes on-site supply of refractory parts, accessories, and consumables for continuous casting operations.
• Context & Timing: the procurement focuses on reliable tundish refurbishment and protection to support caster operations, with emphasis on quality guarantees and accessory provisioning. The option clause allows quantity adjustments of up to 25% during and after contract award, influencing delivery planning and pricing stability.
• Differentiator: integration of working/back-up/cover lining supply, rods, stoppers, ceramic blanket wrappings, and ARP-related consumables; supplier must handle all tundish components, including tools and tackle.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Working lining scope includes: supply of all parts for working lining, tundish rod ends with accessories, holding rods and nuts/washers, monoblock stoppers, argon pipe fittings, ceramic blanket wrappings, and related accessories.
• Back-up lining scope requires: supply of all refractory and steel items (SS anchors, AL paints), 30mm ceramic board prior to casting, and day-to-day tools for tundish prep; backup lining must withstand at least 750 heats with minor repairs. A major failure penalty of Rs 25,000 per failure is specified.
• Cover lining scope entails casting and ongoing maintenance for tundish cover components. Consumables include covering compounds and active flux to enhance tundish performance. The 10-hour casting guarantee is a critical quality metric.
• Installations & protections per clause demand ceramic blanket wrappings to guard harness arms and stopper rods. Tools, tackles, and end fittings must be supplied by the vendor.
• Technical context includes supply of 30mm ceramic board, stainless steel anchors, and related coatings to enable long-term tundish reliability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery terms: Option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery period computations detailed in the clause. Delivery period aligns with last date of original delivery order; extended time determined by (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Eligibility: Only bids from sellers with LTE clearance will be considered; other submissions are deemed unsolicited.
• Payment & Penalties: Major failure penalties include Rs 25,000 per unrecoverable failure; performance framework is guided by a referenced performance report.
• Warranty & Support: 10-hour casting guarantee on working lining; ongoing support and consumables delivery are embedded in the scope.
• Documentation: Supplier must provide all tundish-related parts, accessories, and consumables; adherence to safety and quality standards is implied by the guaranteed performance metrics.