NMDC Steel Limited Wire Rope Tender 2026 Nagarnar, Bastar Chhattisgarh IS 1960N/6x37 RH VI Year 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by NMDC Steel Limited for a range of wire rope variants (e.g., 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 mm classes with 6x37 RH construction and 1960N/mm2 rating) intended for supply to NMDC’s Nagarnar works in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The scope includes 23 items with a total estimated value not disclosed and an EMD of ₹5,917. Bidders must conform to the purchaser’s option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines adjusted using a defined formula. Only approved makes are acceptable (Vardhaman Ropes, Vikrant & Co, Usha Martin, Bharat Wire Ropes, Orion Ropes). The tender emphasizes targeted OEM authorization for authorized dealers and a Make in India alignment.

• Location: Bastar, Chhattisgarh
• Organization: NMDC Steel Limited
• Product category: Wire rope 6x37 RH, 1960 N/mm2, steel and fibre core variants
• Key differentiator: explicit OEM makes, Make in India requirements, and a flexible delivery window tied to order quantity
• Unique clause: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during and after contract

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No standalone technical specs published in the tender document. The BOQ references multiple wire rope SKUs with 6x37 RH construction and 1960 N/mm2 rating across sizes 8-28 mm including steel core and fibre core variants. Acceptable makes are listed; OEM authorization is required for authorized dealers. The ATC clause indicates vendor registration opportunities for non-listed makes via NMDC’s GM (Materials). The tender stresses Make in India compliance and supplier capability for iron/steel rope manufacture; sample and performance documentation may be requested in Annexure-II. The limited data implies emphasis on brand conformance, authorized supply chain, and delivery performance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,917
• Quantity variation: up to 25%; extended delivery periods calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period with minimum 30 days
• Acceptable makes: M/s Vardhaman Ropes, M/s Vikrant & Co, M/s Usha Martin, M/s Bharat Wire ropes, M/s Orion Ropes; OEM authorization certificates required for authorized dealers
• Make in India (MII) requirement and vendor registration route for non-listed makes
• Points of contact: NMDC Materials, Nagarnar, Jagdalpur, with specified officers for techno-commercial clarifications
• Documentation: Annexure-I to Annexure-III attachments with bidder undertakings