Yantra India Limited Bentonite Sodium Base Grade IS-12446-2007 Tender Jabalpur MP 2025

Tender Overview

Yantra India Limited invites bids for the procurement of Bent onite sodium base grade material conforming to IS-12446-2007 (Sodium Base Grade NA 450) at JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH 482001. The estimated value is not disclosed; the **EMD amount is ₹26,932. The scope includes delivery to Ordnance Factory Jabalpur with jurisdiction for loading/unloading by the supplier. The clause-based terms include an option to vary quantities by up to 25% of the bid/contract quantity and to extend delivery time accordingly. Inspection is to be conducted by a nominated agency, with pre-dispatch checks at seller premises. Vendors must adhere to local GST compliance and invoicing rules on the GeM portal. The tender highlights a rigid acceptance requirement for OFJ specification sealing and signing. The absence of a BOQ indicates a single-item procurement under a defined standard, with supplier liability for delivery timelines and quantity adjustments. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting defence production procurement norms in central India while maintaining precise delivery discipline.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Bentonite sodium base grade (NA 450) as per IS-12446-2007.
• Inspection: Nominated inspection agency; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises (if applicable).
• Delivery terms: Loading/unloading at Ordnance Factory Jabalpur; option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; delivery period calculated from last order date with minimum 30 days extension when applicable.
• EMD: ₹26,932; submit via prescribed form or equivalent acceptable instrument.
• Invoices: Issued in consignee name with GSTIN; upload GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation on GeM.
• ATC: Jurisdiction at Jabalpur; compliance with OFJ specification sealed and signed; bid can be adjusted to reflect quantity changes at contract award.
• Payment terms: GST handling per actuals or applicable rates; maximum quoted GST rate applies.
• Documentation: FDR-based EMD acceptable with pledge; submission of scanned evidence and hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery window: Delivery period begins after last date of original delivery order; extended delivery period may be calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Option to decrease the order quantity: Purchaser reserves the right to decrease order quantity at contract placement; no explicit GEM quantity decrease mechanism.
• GST responsibility: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or lower applicable rate, subject to quoted GST.
• Invoice formalities: Invoice must be raised to consignee with GSTIN of consignee; GeM portal invoicing requirements apply.
• ATC and acceptance: Submit OFJ specification acceptance in sealed signed form; inspection can be before dispatch as per nominated agency.
• Jurisdiction: Jabalpur; loading/unloading responsibility lies with the supplier; Warranties/penalties not explicitly stated in ATC.
• Eligibility: Not fully specified; bidders should ensure compliance with IS standards and defence procurement rules; ensure EMD submission validity.