Instrumentation Limited ELBOW FITTINGS Tender Palakkad Kerala 8mm OD PVC Coated Copper Tube End Connection 1/4” NPT(M) 1” BSC Blind Plug 316 SS 2025

Tender Overview

Instrumentation Limited, under the Department Of Heavy Industry, invites bids for ELBOW FITTINGS TO SUIT 8mm OD PVC COATED COPPER TUBE END CONNECTION: 1/4” NPT(M), 1” BSC BLIND PLUG; MATL: CARBON STEEL C-30, BLIND PLUG 1/4” NPT MATL: SS316. Tender location is PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678001. The scope references specific tube end connections and material grade details, with a focus on compatibility for 8mm OD PVC-coated copper tubes and corresponding plug components. The contract contemplates flexible quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity and an option to extend delivery time proportionally, ensuring supply risk mitigation for downstream assemblies. The absence of BOQ items or explicit start/end dates suggests a streamlined, component-level procurement structure with clear delivery-time mechanics tied to the original delivery order. Unique terms include the option clause for increased quantity and extended delivery; bidders must conform to these delivery dynamics and provide compliant components.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Elbow fittings and blind plug components for small-diameter copper tubes
• End connections: 1/4” NPT(M) and 1” BSC blind plug
• Materials: CARBON STEEL C-30 (elbow), SS316 (blind plug material)
• Tube compatibility: 8mm OD PVC-coated copper tube
• There are no BOQ items listed; no explicit quantity or unit is provided
• No start/end dates or estimated value disclosed
• EMD amount is not disclosed; bidders to confirm in bid submission
• Generic option clause allows ±25% quantity variation during contract
• Delivery period mechanics link to the last date of the original delivery order
• The term sheet requires bidders to comply with option-based delivery extensions and timing calculations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in tender data
• Quantity variation option: up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement; further variation allowed during currency with same contracted rates
• Delivery extension rule: additional time = (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• If original delivery < 30 days, extension equals original period; extended time may be capped by original delivery period
• Bidders must comply with the option clause and delivery-time calculations
• No explicit warranty, penalties, or payment terms specified in the data; bidders should seek clarifications during bid prep