Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd Vessel Column Maintenance Tender Kochi Kerala 2026 - 3-Year Rate Contract, ISM/IS 550 Standards

Tender Overview

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd invites bids for a 3-year rate contract for VESSEL COLUMN MAINTENANCE JOBS AT BPCL KOCHI REFINERY in Ernakulam, Kerala. The contract uses fixed pricing with an EMD of ₹2,50,000 and requires bidders to quote all line items to be evaluated on an overall L1 basis. The project is a non-divisible service contract with time-sensitivity to ensure uninterrupted refinery operations. The engagement targets a sustained service window across the contract period, with strict compliance to internal GCC clauses and payment terms. The bid validity is 180 days from bid opening, and the final execution hinges on meeting the 3-year timeframe. Unique aspects include a focus on rate stability and compliance with the refinery’s internal engineering approvals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Vessel Column Maintenance under a rate contract with BPCL Kochi Refinery
• Contract duration: 3 years from the date of contract; execution within the defined period is mandatory
• Evaluation: Overall L1; bid must include all line items; zero-valued items may lead to rejection
• Pricing model: Fixed pricing as per attached tender documents
• EMD: ₹2,50,000 (Interest-free) as per GCC/tender documents
• Payment terms: 75% Ra Bill paid within 15 days of EIC-certified RA bill; remaining within 30 days after detailed scrutiny
• Deliverables: Service execution with necessary supporting documents; final bill settled within 60 days of completion; 3-year service window emphasized
• Documentation: Upload Item Wise Price Details of Quote with price bid

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹2,50,000; interest-free, to be submitted as part of bid
• Period of Contract: 3 years from the contract date; timely execution is a tender condition
• Payment: 75% of RA bill within 15 calendar days of receipt; balance within 30 days after scrutiny; final bill due within 60 days
• Bid Validity: 180 days from bid opening
• Disqualification: Bids without all line items or with NIL values may be rejected
• Compliance: Bidder must meet the Bid Qualification Criteria and provide required documents as specified in tender documents
• Non-divisible contract: Service scope cannot be split; conform to MSE/PPP perspective clauses
• Documentation: Submission of itemized price details, GST, PAN, experience, and OEM authorizations per GCC