National Aluminium Company Limited Platform Truck Tender Bhubaneswar Odisha 2026 IS Standards 5 Months Delivery

Tender Overview

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar invites bids for a Platform Truck under the Industrial Platform Truck (Q2) category for delivery to ANGUL, ODISHA - 759037. Scope covers supply of goods with a delivery schedule of within 5 months from PO. Key terms include 100% payment within 10 days of CRAC and GST handling as per applicable rates. Pre-dispatch inspection is mandatory at seller premises, with external agency testing potentially involved and inspection completed prior to dispatch. This tender emphasizes IS-standardized testing and IS-compliant vehicle performance, with on-site training and post-warranty support expectations. Unique aspects include a strong emphasis on pre-dispatch QA and a fixed inspection window of 7 days post-offer, plus vendor responsibility for external lab fees if required. The procurement targets a single or limited-supplier arrangement for a robust industrial platform vehicle, aligning with Nalco’s Materials department asset requirements in Odisha.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Platform Truck with generic type and minimum platform size and minimum pay load capacity implied by performance criteria.
• Performance criteria: number of wheels, motor type, and minimum battery capacity (kWh) to be defined in final BOQ.
• Electrical drive details: type of electric drive motor and power supply configuration.
• Service & warranty: training, demonstration, and warranty against manufacturing defects; ensure post-warranty support.
• Testing & QA: pre-dispatch inspection requirements, IS-compliance tests, and submission of test certificates as part of the bid.
• Delivery & acceptance: 5-month delivery window, with pre-dispatch inspection before dispatch and potential external lab charges borne by the buyer.
• ATC clause alignment: adherence to Buyer Added terms on payments and GST, including GST reflection in GSTR 2A/Anx-2.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/BD: Not explicitly stated in the data; bidders must submit as per standard EMD requirements and ATC compliance.
• Payment terms: 100% payment within 10 days of CRAC; GST payment upon GST return reflection in NALCO records.
• Delivery: Within 5 months from PO placement; pre-dispatch inspection to be completed prior to dispatch.
• Warranty & testing: Manufacturer defect warranty; training and demonstration; post-warranty support obligations.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by Buyer/Consignee or external agency; buyer bears external lab/testing charges; 7-day readiness notice for inspection.
• Documentation: Upload required certificates/documents to avoid rejection; GST and other statutory registrations to be validated.