Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Plate Steel Tender Velore Tamil Nadu 2026 ISO/ASTM Corten A/B Spec A588

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites bids for specialized plate steel production/supply in VELLORE, TAMIL NADU. The category covers plates sized 70 X 2500 X 5000 mm and 100 X 2500 X 8000 mm conforming to Corten B / ASTM A588 GR A specifications. While quantities are adjustable by up to 25% during and after contract award, no explicit total quantity or value is disclosed. Bidders must navigate GST rules, integrity pact obligations, and OEM authorisation requirements. The scope emphasizes high-strength weathering steel plates suitable for structural or protective applications. The tender highlights flexibility in delivery timelines and strict compliance with contract terms, making supplier readiness critical.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Weathering steel plates per Corten B / ASTM A588 GR A standards, with two size variants: 70 mm thickness X 2500 mm width X 5000 mm length and 100 mm thickness X 2500 mm width X 8000 mm length.
• Category details: Plates suitable for structural/armor-like applications; no explicit finish or coating mentioned.
• Standards referenced: ISO/ASTM cross-compatibility implied by A588 and Corten B designations; no explicit numeric tolerances provided.
• Delivery considerations: Option clause allows quantity adjustment up to 25%; deployment starts after the original delivery date, with proportional extension per formula provided.
• Documentation cues: OEM authorization, PAN, GSTIN, EFT mandate, and bank-certificate requirements; invoicing to reflect consignee GSTIN.
• Quality/ownership: Integrity pact compliance; vendor must provide signed pact alongside bid.
• Insurance/financing: GST reimbursements per actuals or applicable rates, capped by quoted GST percentage.
• Risk/penalties: Rights reserved to terminate for non-performance or delivery failure; early termination triggers.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD & payments: GST treatment and invoicing rules; no explicit EMD amount stated; ensure GST compliance and proper invoicing.
• Delivery terms: Extended delivery period applicable via option clause; minimum extension term is 30 days; original delivery date governs calculation.
• Integrity Pact: Signed copy required with bid; maintains vendor ethics per buyer policy.
• Vendor code & banking: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank for vendor code creation.
• OEM authorization: If bidding via authorized distributors, provide OEM authorization with complete contact details.
• Invoicing: Invoice must be raised in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN.
• Termination rights: Buyer can terminate for material non-compliance, delivery failure, insolvency, or assignment.
• Documentation for bid: GST, PAN, bank details, experience certificates if applicable, and conformity with integrity pact.