RINL Visakhapatnam Battery Tender Lead Acid 88/150/180 Ah IS14257 2026

Tender Overview

This tender from Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh seeks supply of lead acid batteries in three capacities: 88 Ah, 150 Ah, and 180 Ah as per IS 14257. The procurement includes a buyback policy for old batteries and specifies dry-charged condition with tapered pole terminals. A list of battery serial numbers and manufacturing month must accompany delivery. The scope includes quantity variation up to 25%, with contracted rates and delivery timelines recalculated accordingly. The offer must specify Make/Model and provide technical catalogues. Bid participation requires strict adherence to ATC and conditional checks on offer consistency across documents. The contact for communications is [email protected]. Bid evaluation hinges on alignment between offered models and catalogues, with rejection of non-conforming bids. This tender is targeted to suppliers capable of meeting the buyback arrangement and supply at scale in Visakhapatnam.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Lead acid batteries, 88 Ah, 150 Ah, 180 Ah, IS 14257 compliance
• Terminal type: Tapered pole terminal
• Condition: Batteries to be supplied in dry-charged state
• Buyback policy: Old batteries to be bought back by bidder; equal number of new batteries issued
• Serial documentation: List with each battery serial number and manufacturing month to be furnished
• Make/Model documentation: Specify exact model; attach technical catalogues/brochures
• Inspection/acceptance: Per bid terms and agreed parameters during technical clarifications
• Delivery timing metric: Delivery period aligned to original order with option for quantity variation up to 25%
• Contact for bid: [email protected]

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in tender data
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease during contract and currency
• Delivery schedule: Calculations based on (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Catalogue alignment: Bid must match Make/Model and catalogue contents exactly
• IP/address policy: Bids from common IPs may be rejected
• Buyback policy enforcement: Compliance with the buyback terms within three months of acceptance
• Inspection/acceptance: As per offered parameters and technical clarifications
• Communication channel: Official email for bid correspondence