Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited Welding Electrode 308L 2mm & 1.6mm Tender India 2025

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) invites competitive bids for the supply of SS welding electrodes 308L in two sizes: 2 mm and 1.6 mm, with make options ESAB/ADOR or substantially equivalent. The contract scope is strictly supply of goods, with an emphasis on authorized OEM/dealer qualification and adherence to AVNL procurement standards. The winning bidder must furnish an authorized dealer/distributor certificate, and the offer should reflect per-item specifications without deviations. The engagement includes 1-year warranty from receipt and acceptance, and payment is 100% on delivery and acceptance within 30 days at AVNL MPF factory premises. The tender aligns to the AVNL Procurement Manual 2024 and CGM/MPF inspection rights. The absence of BOQ items suggests a focused requirement on directly specified electrode products and brand acceptability.

• Organization: AVNL (Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited)
• Product/Service: SS welding electrode 308L, sizes 2 mm and 1.6 mm
• Location: AVNL MPF facilities (factory premises) in India
• Key differentiator: OEM/authorized dealer certification required; explicit brand options (ESAB/ADOR or equivalent)
• Unique aspect: Inspection by CGM/MPF at AVNL premises; AVNL 2024 procurement guidelines apply

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names & sizes: SS welding electrode 308L, 2 mm; SS welding electrode 308L, 1.6 mm
• Make/equivalence: ESAB/ADOR or substantially equivalent; OEM authorization mandatory
• Warranty: 1 year from date of receipt and acceptance of material at MPF
• Delivery/Payment: 100% payment on delivery and acceptance; payment within 30 days of receipt at factory premises
• Inspection: CGM/MPF inspection at MPF premises; conform to AVNL 2024 Stores & Services manual
• Documentation: Ink-signed stamp copy of buyer specification document to be submitted
• Deviations: Clearly indicated in offer; adherence to tender/spec requirements
• Taxes/Duties: Government amendments to taxes/duties per AVNL procurement manual
• Contract scope: Not a BOQ-based award; focus on individual electrode items with specified brands

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Vendor qualification: OEM or authorized dealer/distributor of ESAB/ADOR per ITE5/8M specification; submit valid authorized dealer/distributor certificate with offer
• Guarantee/Warranty: 1-year warranty from receipt/acceptance at MPF
• Payment terms: 100% on delivery and acceptance within 30 days of receipt with relevant documents
• Inspection: AVNL/CGM-MPF acceptance inspection at MPF premises
• Invoices/Taxes: Include freight, insurance, taxes, duties in the offer if applicable
• Documents: Submit ink-signed buyer specification document; comply with AVNL terms
• General: All terms are aligned to GEM General Terms & AVNL Stores & Services 2024; deviations must be stated explicitly
• Delivery: Deliver to MPF factory premises; scope is strictly goods supply, no services