Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Ladder and Hood Equipment Tender Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu 2026 - IS 550/ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), operating under the Department of Heavy Industry, invites bids for a range of safety access equipment including Vertical Ladders (0.75M, 1.5M, 2.5M), HOOD, HOOD LADDER EXIT PLATFORM and HANDRAIL assemblies at its Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu location (620001). The procurement comprises a broad catalogue across 65 BOQ items with 2.5M ladder variants highlighted in the category, though exact quantities and itemization are not disclosed in the summary. The contract allows a 25% quantity variation during delivery and currency, with delivery timing linked to the original delivery period and extended time formula. A pre-fabrication Detailed Design Drawing approval is mandatory within 15 days of award, with a 7-day response window for modifications; approvals affect the final delivery schedule. This tender incorporates MSE procurement preferences and requires vendor-code creation documentation. Unique aspects include serial inspection regimes and post-award design approvals. The opportunity is location-specific to Tiruchirappalli and targets safety access components for heavy industry installations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Vertical ladders (0.75M, 1.5M, 2.5M), HOOD, HOOD LADDER EXIT PLATFORM, HANDRAIL
• Quantity/Value: 65 BOQ items; exact quantities undisclosed; estimated value not published
• Delivery: Delivery period linked to original order; option to extend per formula; minimum 30 days for extension when quantity increases
• Standards/Compliance: Explicit standards not listed; references to procurement of safety components imply potential IS/ISO conformance and OEM authenticity; pre-approval of Detailed Design Drawings within 15 days of award
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection options via specified agencies; vendor works inspection or BHEL QC at stores
• Payment/Preferences: MSE preference available; requirement to furnish GST, PAN, canceled cheque and EFT mandate at bid stage
• Documentation: Vendor code creation materials mandatory; supplier must be manufacturer for MSE preference eligibility

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in tender data; bidders must verify at submission
• Delivery Terms: Option quantity up to 25%; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original period, min 30 days
• Drawing Approval: Detailed Design Drawings due within 15 days; buyer response with approvals or modification list within 7 days; delays may reset delivery without LD
• Documents Required: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation documents; OEM authorizations if applicable
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection as per ATC selections
• Purchase Preference: MSE preference per applicable policy; manufacturer status required for availing preference
• Warranty/Penalties: Not explicitly specified; LD provisions may apply per standard contract terms