Salem Steel Plant GeM Tender for Socket MS Black THD Nipple Components 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by Salem Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), for a batch of MS black sockets and hex nipples listed as multiple BSP sizes and configurations. The tender covers 10 items in total with a target quantity framework yet no explicit itemwise quantities disclosed. The delivery term is 1 month from order, with price to be quoted on a F.O.R Salem Steel Plant basis inclusive of packing, forwarding, freight, insurance, and applicable taxes. The bidder must supply per the specified tender terms through the GeM portal and accept 30-day payment terms post-acceptance. An EMD of ₹1,000 applies per item or per lot, with MSE exemptions available upon valid Udyam NSIC credentials. The option clause permits ±25% quantity variation during order and contract currency, with delivery extension calibrated to the original period. Unique clauses emphasize strict adherence to the purchase terms and inspection at Salem Steel Plant after receipt of goods.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Socket MS BLACK THD 1/4 BSP, Socket MS BLACK THD 3/8 BSP, Socket MS BLACK THD 1/2 BSP, Socket MS BLACK THD 3/4 BSP, Socket MS BLACK THD 1 BSP, Hex Nipple WS BLACK in sizes 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 BSP and 25mm EQ.
• Inspection: at Salem Steel Plant stores after receipt; deviation from spec to be attached separately.
• Pricing basis: F.O.R Salem Steel Plant inclusive of P&F, freight & insurance, taxes and duties; no price bid in technical offer.
• Delivery schedule: 1 month from order placement; firm prices until supply completion.
• EMD: ₹1,000 per item; or Bid Securing Declaration; MSE exemption with Udyam NSIC certificates.
• Payment: 100% within 30 days after receipt and acceptance at SSP stores.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows quantity variation up to ±25% at contract stage and during currency.
• Delivery starts from the last date of original delivery order; additional time calculated as (increase/original) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Inspections conducted at SSP; bidder to submit signed technical specifications as acceptance token.
• Price bid formats must not be attached with technical bid; bids with price formats may be rejected.
• MSE bidders eligible for EMD exemption on submission of valid Udyam NSIC certificate.
• Payment terms fixed at 30 days post-acceptance; bidder to submit undertakings Form-1 and acceptance forms Form-2 to Form-4.