Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Forging Shaft Materials Tender 38XC EN 24 MPF India 2026

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for the supply of FORGING ITEMS (shaft material) through MPF, with an emphasis on established/registered forging sources. The scope requires an in-house forging facility, submission of a Plant & Machinery list, and clear identification of outsourcing activities. Key ATC terms include option-based quantity adjustments up to 25%, and bank guarantee formats for EMD/PBG/MSD. The procurement emphasizes compliance with drawn specifications, and supplier readiness for pre-inspection and 100% quantity testing. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting CGM/MPF inspection and post-delivery warranty requirements. Location context references MPF procurement framework and Defence Production alignment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Forging items for shaft material (38XC GOST-4543-1971 ALT, MATL. 40Ni2C R1MO28, IS: 4367-1967, EN 24, BS: 970).
• Standards referenced: IS 4367-1967, EN 24, BS 970, GOST-4543-1971.
• Mandatory capabilities: in-house forging facility; provide Plant & Machinery list with technical bid; clearly indicate outsourced activities.
• Documentation with supply: Material Test Certificate (physical/mechanical and chemical, Govt lab/NABL), 2 heat-treated test bars (350 mm L x 25 mm D and 150 mm L x 15 mm D) with supply, and Pre-Inspection report for 100% quantity plus Guarantee/Warranty certificate.
• Inspection: CGM/MPF representative to conduct on-site inspection at MPF premises.
• Quality and nomenclature: ensure correct item nomenclature; non-compliance leads to rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows ±25% quantity adjustment at contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates.
• Bank Guarantee formats (PBG, EMD, MSD) attached in ATC; submit as per specified formats.
• Eligibility requires: in-house forging, list of Plant & Machinery, explicit disclosure of outsourcing activity, and submission of supporting documents with the technical bid.
• Inspection and testing: MTCs from Govt lab/NABL lab; two heat-treated bars; pre-inspection and warranty certificates required with supply.