Bid Publish Date
04-Sep-2026, 3:02 pm
Bid End Date
14-Sep-2026, 4:00 pm
Location
Progress
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd invites bids for the procurement of Standard Helium Grade-II in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The tender scope is currently described at a high level with no BoQ items. The document formalizes an option clause allowing a quantity adjustment of up to 25% and extended delivery windows at contracted rates. Bidders should align with BPCL’s standard procurement processes and ensure readiness to scale delivery based on project needs. The lack of an explicit estimated value and start/end dates requires bidders to prepare flexible pricing and delivery plans while adhering to the option mechanism. The tender emphasizes compliance with the purchaser’s delivery timelines, including the calculated lead time when quantities are adjusted. Unique aspects include the right to modify order quantity during contract execution and the rule that additional time is computed via a defined formula, with a practical minimum. This opportunity is positioned within BPCL’s ongoing gas and industrial gas supply framework in Mumbai.
Product name: Standard Helium Grade-II
Delivery location: Mumbai, Maharashtra 400002
Quantity flexibility: ±25% as per option clause
Delivery extension formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period
Minimum extension period: 30 days
Pricing: contracted rates, subject to quantity adjustments
Quantity variation up to 25% with contracted rates
Delivery period starts after original order date
Calculated extension time with minimum 30 days
Extended delivery time calculated using the specified formula with a minimum of 30 days
Purchaser may increase/decrease order quantity up to 25% during contract at contracted rates
EMD details not disclosed; bidders must comply with BPCL procurement terms and submit required security
Demonstrated experience in supplying industrial gases or helium Grade-II
Financial capacity to handle fluctuating quantity requirements
Compliance with BPCL procurement procedures and delivery capability in Mumbai
Quantity
350
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
6
Past Performance
30 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
STANDARD HELIUM GRADE -II
Advisory Bank
ICICI
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
25
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 30 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Max Delivery Days
180
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Mumbai Suburban
Delivery Pincodes
400071
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kala Gopal | 400071,BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPN LTD MUMBAI REFINERY , MAHUL , CHEMBUR | Mumbai Suburban | Maharashtra | 400071 | 350 | 180 | - |
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Main Document
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates related to helium or industrial gas supply
Financial statements or turnover proof
EMD document or alternative security as per BPCL terms
Technical bid documents demonstrating capability to supply Standard Helium Grade-II
OEM authorizations (if applicable) and supplier certifications
Key insights about MAHARASHTRA tender market
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, and EMD along with technical bid. The tender allows a ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates, and delivery starts after the original order date. Ensure OEM authorizations if required and comply with BPCL procurement rules.
Prepare GST certificate, PAN, recent experience certificates for helium or industrial gas supply, financial statements, EMD, technical bid documents, and OEM authorizations where applicable. Include delivery capability details and ability to scale quantities under the option clause.
Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order. If quantities increase, extended delivery time uses the formula (additional/original quantity) × original period, with a minimum extension of 30 days. The purchaser may adjust delivery within these rules.
Eligibility includes demonstrated experience in supplying helium or industrial gases, sufficient financial capacity, and adherence to BPCL procurement procedures. Bidders should be able to manage quantity variations up to 25% at contracted rates and meet delivery timelines.
EMD amount is not disclosed in the provided tender data. Bidders should monitor BPCL portal for exact EMD instructions and provide security as per standard BPCL bid terms, ensuring readiness to provide the required amount if requested.
Quantity may vary by ±25% with contracted rates. Bidders must price to accommodate potential scale changes without altering unit rates, ensuring supply chain readiness to meet variable demand while maintaining compliance with BPCL terms.
Plan for delivery to begin after the original delivery order date. For added quantity, apply the extension formula with a minimum 30-day extension. Ensure backup production/transport options to meet possible extended schedules without penalties.
While the provided data lacks explicit standards, bidders should prepare to demonstrate compliance with industry norms for helium supply, align with BPCL’s standard procurement practices, and provide OEM authorizations if required by BPCL for Grade-II helium.