Salem Steel Plant SAIL Ferrosilicon Tender Salem Tamil Nadu - Governing Technical Specifications, IS Standards, 2026

Tender Overview

Salem Steel Plant of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, seeks supply of ferrosilicon to meet steelmaking needs under the PSU procurement framework. The contract is contemplated for a defined quantity with an estimated value not disclosed publicly; the tender requires submission of EMD of ₹2,000,000 and adherence to standard testing and conformity certificates. Unique features include an option to adjust order quantity by up to 25% during and after contract award, at contracted rates, with delivery timelines anchored to the original schedule and extended as per the option clause. The bid must be quoted on a FOR Salem Steel Plant basis, inclusive of packing, freight, and insurance charges, with payments due within 15 days of receipt and acceptance at the stores. A key differentiator is the explicit requirement to furnish all test reports and conformity certificates on demand, ensuring IS/ISI-like compliance through an auditable documentation trail.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Ferrosilicon under governing technical specifications for ferrosilicon; size specification as per buyer demand; compliance with conformity tests on request.
• Documentation: On-demand provision of all test reports and certificates proving conformity; inspection at Salem Steel Plant after receipt of consignments.
• Pricing/Delivery: Quotation on F.O.R Salem Steel Plant basis inclusive of all charges; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period linked to original date with potential extensions.
• EMD/PBG: ₹2,000,000 EMD; multiple payment modes including RTGS/online, DD, or banker’s cheque with hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end date.
• ATC: 100% payment within 15 days; technical bid must include signed and sealed conformity to technical specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Conformity to generic ferrosilicon technical standards; tests and certificates to be supplied on demand.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹2,000,000; payable via RTGS/online or DD/BC in favor of “SAIL, Salem Steel Plant”; proof of payment must accompany bid.
• Delivery & Quantity: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period calculated by (additional/original) × original days, minimum 30 days.
• Payment Terms: 100% payment within 15 days after receipt and acceptance at Salem Steel Plant Stores.
• Inspection: Inspection to be conducted at Salem Steel Plant after receipt of the consignment unless otherwise stated.
• Documentation: Submit signed, sealed copy of the technical specification; no price bid formats with the technical offer.
• Submission: Online bid with hardcopy EMD within 5 days of bid end/opening; include scanned proof of payment.
• Standards: Conformity with governing technical specifications for ferrosilicon; on-demand testing and certificates to verify compliance.