Madras Fertilizers Limited Caustic Soda ISI Marked Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu IS 252 2026

Tender Overview

Madras Fertilizers Limited (Department: Fertilizers) invites bids for Caustic Soda ISI Marked to IS 252 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Estimated value: ₹10,800,540.00 with an EMD of ₹184,000. The procurement focuses on ISI-marked caustic soda supplies with conformity to IS 252, including generic form, packing, and mode of supply. Key differentiators include vendor qualification via IS 252 conformity, GST handling as per bidder’s rates, and requirement to provide a Material Test Certificate on delivery. The tender emphasizes supplier compliance, GST invoicing, and lab testing by the buyer. Unique aspects include mandatory certificate uploads and GeM portal invoice practices. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering non-toxic or safely managed caustic soda with proper ISI marking and packaging.

• Organization: Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL)
• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Product: Caustic Soda ISI Marked to IS 252 (Q2)
• Estimated value: ₹10,800,540.00; EMD: ₹184,000
• Key requirement: IS 252 conformity, ISI marking, Material Test Certificate, GST-compliant invoicing
• Submission emphasis: GST handling, PAN/GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, signed tender document

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Caustic Soda (ISI Marked to IS 252) with Form, Mode of Supply, Pack Size, Unit, Packing Type, Packing and Marking details as per tender
• Standards: IS 252 compliance; conformity demonstrated via Material Test Certificate
• Certification & Testing: Material Test Certificate to be sent with supply; buyer’s lab results govern acceptance
• Invoice & GST: Invoice must be in the consignee name with the consignee GSTIN; upload GST invoice and GST payment screenshot on GeM portal
• Documentation: PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (bank certified); mandatory certificates to avoid rejection
• Packaging: Packing and marking to meet ISI-marked product expectations; packing type unspecified but aligned to IS 252 requirements
• Quality: Non-toxic health risk note if applicable; provide MSDS/Material Safety Data Sheet if toxic materials are involved
• Deviations: No deviation to ATC terms; bid may be rejected for non-compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹184,000; submit as specified in tender terms
• GST: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate, not exceeding quoted GST
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; upload all certificates on GeM
• Invoicing: Invoice in consignee name with GSTIN of consignee; upload GST invoice and payment screenshot
• Quality Proof: Material Test Certificate required; lab results to determine acceptance
• No Deviation: No deviation to ATC terms; signed tender document required on GeM
• Evaluation: Clarity may be sought; non-response may lead to rejection; historical docs may be requested for shortfall