Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Wire SS 3.15 mm AISI304 Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh invites bids for the procurement of SS wire, 3.15 mm diameter, AISI304. The scope explicitly states supply of goods only, with no BOQ items published. A key commercial clause allocates a potential quantity variation of up to 25% at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at the same contracted rates. The delivery timeline is tied to the original delivery order end date, with extended-time logic based on the revised quantity, subject to a minimum of 30 days. Bidders must align with the GST-related terms and submit required vendor-code documents.

Unique conditions include the ability for the purchaser to adjust quantity and delivery windows, GST treatment to be determined by the bidder with actuals or prevailing rates, and invoice generation rules aligned to the consignee GSTIN. This tender emphasizes compliance with vendor-code creation norms and GST invoicing on the GeM portal. The procurement is positioned within BHEL’s heavy industry supply chain in Visakhapatnam, reflecting a focus on stainless steel continuity for critical applications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name/category: SS wire, 3.15 mm diameter, AISI304
• Scope of supply: Only supply of Goods; no BoQ items provided
• Documentation for bid: PAN copy, GSTIN copy, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate with bank certification
• GST & invoicing: GST payable by bidder; invoice to be raised in consignee name with consignee GSTIN; GST portal screenshot required
• Commercial terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery period starts from the last date of the original delivery order; minimum extension period 30 days; termination rights for non-compliance or delivery failure
• Delivery & compliance: Delivery terms anchored to original DO, with extension mechanics embedded in the option clause
• GST accountability: GST reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower, within statutory limits
• Vendor creation prerequisites: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; GeM invoicing requirements

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract signing and during contract currency; time extensions follow a defined proportional rule with a minimum of 30 days
• GST responsibility: Bidder to determine applicable GST; invoice must reflect GSTIN of consignee
• Vendor-code documents: Submit PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Invoice requirement: GST invoice uploaded on GeM portal with GST payment screenshot
• Contract termination triggers: Non-compliance with material terms, inability to deliver, or insolvency indicators
• Scope clarity: Scope states “Only supply of Goods”; no installation or services clause indicated
• Delivery discipline: Delivery period aligned to last DO date, with option-based time extension mechanics
• Payment terms: Not explicitly defined; governed by standard GeM/BHEL processes and GST rules