BHEL Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited DC Solar Cable Tender Anand Gujarat 4 sqmm XLPO Black with Red Line 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites bids for the supply of 4 sqmm copper DC solar cables featuring EBXL XLPO Black with Red line in Anand, Gujarat. The scope is restricted to the supply of goods, with an emphasis on cable type and insulation standard. Bidders should account for the buyer’s option to modify quantity by up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity, and are advised to submit GST and financial documents upfront. The procurement emphasizes GST compliance and component traceability via GST invoice uploads on GeM, with a focus on ensuring consignment invoicing in the consignee’s name. A micro and small enterprise preference is noted, per government policy. The unique aspect is the dual-line insulation specification and color-coding for solar DC cables, which signals compatibility with solar PV subsystem interconnects.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: 4 sqmm Cu DC solar cable with XLPO insulation and color code “Black with Red line”
• Conformity: Not specified in the data; bidders should assume standard solar cable practices and verify insulation rating appropriate for DC solar use
• Delivery scope: Supply of goods only; no installation or commissioning included
• Documentation: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; GST invoice must reflect consignee GSTIN
• Payment & GST: GST applicability to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate, whichever lower; GST uploaded via GeM portal
• Purchase preference: MSE preference available; bidder must be manufacturer of the offered product
• Compliance: No explicit delivery timeline provided; bidders must align with option clause terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates; extended delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with minimum 30 days
• GST guidance: Bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as actuals or lower rate
• Vendor code creation documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate
• Invoicing: GST invoice in consignee name with consignee GSTIN
• Assignment/Sub-contract: No unapproved assignment or sub-contract; joint liability remains with seller
• GeM invoicing: Upload GST invoice and GST portal payment proof
• Scope: Bid price to include all cost components; only supply of goods
• Purchase preference: MSEs eligible under policy