Rourkela Steel Plant Gearbox for Rod Mills & Belt Conveyors Tender 2026 | IS/Brand Bearings & Split Housing Compliance

Tender Overview

Organization: Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL) seeks a Gearbox package for Rod Mill and Belt Conveyors BC-19 to 24 of RMHP. Scope includes split-type housing, OEM drawings with manufacturing BOM, and bearings from SKF/Schaeffler/TIMKEN/NTN/NSK. Location: Odisha, India; procurement aligns with SAIL-RSP equipment modernization. Estimated quantity/value not disclosed. Key differentiators include mandatory supplier monogram embossing, strict adherence to binding dimensions, and site-approval-driven manufacturing. Unique process requirements include final user drawing approval within two weeks of PO and allowed on-site clarifications. Delivery performance is a contractual priority with explicit emphasis on on-time dispatch. The tender emphasizes authorization controls via LTE eligibility, vendor registration with SAIL, and potential site visits for clarifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Gearbox for RMHP, BC-19 to BC-24, for rod mill and belt conveyors
• Housing: Split-type gearbox housing; monogram embossing on the body
• Dimensions: Binding dimensions must match RS drawings; no on-site modifications
• Drawings & BOM: Detailed manufacturing drawings and BOM (bearings, seals, etc.) to be submitted for user approval within two weeks of PO placement; user approvals to be communicated within two weeks of receipt
• Site work: Supplier may visit site for clarifications; design must allow site-change of hand/direction
• Bearings: SKF/Schaeffler/TIMKEN/NTN/NSK brands
• Delivery: Delivery is deemed essential; timely delivery expected
• Branding: Monogram embossing required on gearbox body
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified beyond bearing brands and dimensional fidelity

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• LTE eligibility: Bids from LTE-authorized sellers only; others treated as unsolicited
• Authorization: Authorized dealer bids require valid manufacturer authorization letter
• Vendor registration: Register on SAIL Tenders site and complete standard SAIL-RSP registration process
• Site reference: Supplier may visit for clarification; drawings approved before manufacturing
• Delivery priority: Delivery schedule is critical to contract performance
• Drawing approval: User must approve drawings within two weeks of submission
• Monogram: Embossed brand monogram mandatory on gearbox body
• Bearing brands: SKF/Schaeffler/TIMKEN/NTN/NSK only
• Modification prohibition: No binding dimension modifications at site
• PO-based release: Manufacturing starts after user drawing approval
• GST: GST to be applied by bidder; GST reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate (whichever lower) up to quoted GST percentage
• Invoicing: Invoice must be raised in the consignee name with consignee GSTIN