Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel AMC for Maintenance of 8 Furnaces & 1 HMOR Testing Machine Ranchi Jharkhand 2026

Tender Overview

The Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel, under Steel Authority of India Limited, located in RANCHI, JHARKHAND invites bids for an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) to service 8 furnaces and a HMOR testing machine. The contract is a Six-Mixed maintenance arrangement (six-monthly) associated with annual coverage, with no explicit BOQ items. The tender includes a 25% option clause allowing adjustments to quantity or duration before award, and continued adjustment post-issuance within 25%. MSE purchase preference applies for eligible bidders, requiring manufacturer status for goods. Make in India preference (Class 1 local supplier) applies for bids below ₹200 crore, with OEM local-content verification required for preference eligibility. Unique clauses emphasize contractor liability for sub-contracting and assignment, and joint responsibility for performance. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance of specialized furnaces and HMOR equipment in a steel research environment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: AMC for maintenance of 8 furnaces and 1 HMOR testing machine (annual, six-monthly reviews).
• Delivery/Execution: Six-monthly maintenance cycles; no explicit delivery quantities beyond the stated assets.
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in the data; bidders should assume compliance with general government maintenance contracts.
• Eligibility/Experience: Purchase preferences indicate MSE status eligibility and Make in India requirements; OEM authorization may be needed for local-content declarations.
• Special Clauses: Assignment/sub-contracting restrictions require prior written consent; joint liability remains with the primary contractor.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Bid Security: Not specified in the provided data.
• Option Clause: Contract quantity/duration can be adjusted up to 25%; bidder acceptance required.
• Liability: Contractor remains liable even when subcontracting or assigning; need prior consent.
• Purchase Preferences: MSE preference for manufacturers; Make in India, 50% local content threshold; OEM declaration required for local content.
• Documentation: Prepare standard bid documents plus OEM and local-content evidence if claiming preferences.