Salem Steel Plant SAIl Procurement: Bell & Plate Annealing Furnace Operation Tender 2025 Tamil Nadu

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by Salem Steel Plant (Steel Authority of India Limited) for the operation of two furnaces: Bell Annealing Furnace and Plate Annealing Furnace, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001. The contract spans 240 days with an estimated value not disclosed. Bidders must be registered in the Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell to participate; the award will be on an overall L1 basis. An EMD of ₹15,000 is required, payable via online transfer or accepted as a bank instrument. A 3% security deposit of the order value is demanded within 15 days of order, adjustable against supplies. Key bidder requirements include compliance with the scope, price bid format, and adherence to terms. The tender features quantity/duration flexibility up to 25% at issuance and a clause for excess settlement charges in invoices, governed by documented applicability. Unique registration and pre-qualification steps are essential for future tenders if not presently registered.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Two item operation scope: Bell Annealing Furnace and Plate Annealing Furnace
• Contract duration: 240 days; payments to be aligned with contract terms
• Price bid format: Include all taxes; bids below minimum floor price will be rejected
• Security deposit: 3% of order value via Bank Guarantee or equivalent instrument within 15 days of order; can be adjusted against supplies
• EMD: ₹15,000; accepted as online transfer or payment instruments; must accompany offer
• Registration requirement: Bidders must be registered in Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell; non-registered parties must contact specified emails for enrollment
• Quantity/duration flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease at contract issue and post-issue within limits
• Excess settlement: Additional charges allowed up to a defined percentage of item-level total value with supporting documents
• Scope clarity: Read scope of work, terms, and price bid format before quoting; strict adherence to ATC clauses

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Order on overall L1 basis; price competitiveness essential
• Security Deposit: 3% of order value to be provided as Bank Guarantee within 15 days of order
• EMD: ₹15,000; payable via NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT or acceptable bank instruments
• Contract duration: 240 days; performance alignment with scope and delivery
• Registration: Only bidders registered in the Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell will be considered; registration steps must be completed via specified contacts
• Minimum floor price: Quoted bids must meet or exceed the floor; abnormally low bids may be rejected
• Payment terms: Terms to be as per contract; ensure compliance with tax and invoicing requirements
• Delivery/Performance: Comply with the scope of work and price bid format; include GST where applicable
• Risk controls: Excess settlement provisions require declared applicability and supporting documents
• Miscellaneous: Follow ATC text; read all terms to ensure eligibility and bid compliance