BHEL ABB/Siemens Breakers and Relays Tender 2026 for India — OEM Authorisation, Data Sheet, MSE Make in India Preferences

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Department of Heavy Industry, invites bids for a broad category of power system components including ABB breakers, LnT breakers, ABB Numerical Relay, Siemens and GE relays, secure metering, AE/PRAGATI/NEWTEK equipment, and related CnS/industrial controls components. The tender comprises 26 BOQ items with unspecified quantities but a focus on electrical protection devices, relays, meters and control components. The procurement highlights include mandatory OEM authorization where applicable, and an emphasis on verified product data via uploaded Data Sheets to ensure technical parameter alignment. Purchase preferences under the Centre’s policy favor MSEs, with a path for matching if L-1 is not an MSE. Local Content (PP-LC) considerations apply per policy FP-20013/2/2017-FP-PNG, with local content verification including foreign bidders providing local content certificates. The tender underscores compliance with local GST rules and data accuracy checks during bid evaluation. Unique aspects include local content certification and mandatory data-sheet verification to prevent mismatches. This opportunity targets suppliers with OEM access to listed brands and experience in government procurement for electrical protection and control equipment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Data Sheet upload is mandatory with the bid to verify alignment with product specifications.
• Manufacturer Authorization required for authorized distributors; include OEM/service provider details (name, address, email, phone).
• GST considerations: GST rate as applicable; reimbursement subject to actuals or quoted rate, within policy caps.
• 23/26 clause presence indicates additional terms around local content and MSE preferences.
• OEM brand mix includes ABB, LnT, Siemens, GE, and related control/schematic components; no explicit technical specs provided in the snippet.
• BOQ lists 26 items but only 5 items show N/A; overall scope covers protection devices, relays, meters and control components.
• Emphasis on compliance with GoI policies for Make in India and local content reporting for foreign bidders.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Data Sheet must accompany bid; mismatch may lead to rejection.
• OEM Authorization required for distributors; provide certificate with contact details.
• GST compliance: bidders to self-assess GST; reimbursement as Actual/low rate up to quoted GST.
• MSE Purchase Preference: available if bidder is manufacturer; price matching allowed within L-1+15% margin for non-MSEs.
• PP-LC policy applies; bidders with Local Content >20% may be treated as Local Supplier; foreign bidders may submit local content certificates via statutory auditors.
• 26-item BOQ; no specific quantities provided in data; itemization includes power/automation components and protection devices.