Bharat Dynamics Limited Helium Gas Procurement Vizag 99.999% Purity Grade 5.0 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Dynamics Limited invites bids for the procurement and supply of helium gas for B-05 at the Vizag region (INS Kalinga, Bheemunipatnam, Vishakhapatnam and BDL Auto Nagar Unit, Vizag). The engagement covers the complete order quantity over 1 year, with staggered deliveries and vendor responsibility for filling, collection, and return at the vendor’s cost. The helium must be 99.999% purity (Grade 5.0), supported by the vendor’s purity certification. Delivery is tied to an order lifecycle of 12 months, with payment on a pro-rata basis after QC acceptance. Cylinder specifications align with IS standards (empty cylinders). A distinctive element is the vendor’s obligation to fill, collect, and re-deliver cylinders within a max 20-day cycle post-collection, and to arrange immediate cylinder collection within 2-3 working days on requisition. 100% payment is due within 30 days from receipt and acceptance by BDL. Hydraulic strength tests may be performed by the vendor when expiry is detected.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Helium gas, purity 99.999%, Grade 5.0 with vendor-backed purity certification
• Cylinder capacity/pressure: 7 m3 capacity at 140 bar; cylindrical standard per IS norms
• Delivery scope: Deliveries spread over 1 year with staggered schedule; fill and return by vendor
• Logistics: Cylinders collected from INS Kalinga, Bheemunipatnam, Vishakhapatnam/BDL Vizag; vendor bears transport costs
• Quality/Testing: QC certification on delivery; hydraulic strength test if due
• Payment: 100% within 30 days post-acceptance on pro-rata basis
• Documentation: Vendor to provide IS standard cylinder specs and purity certificates; BSP/QA documentation as applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly specified in available terms
• Delivery timeline: Complete order quantity utilized over 1 year; staggered deliveries; up to 20 days to fill/return after collection
• Payment terms: 100% within 30 days from receipt and acceptance, pro-rata
• Documents required: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor registration/QA documents
• Collection: Cylinders collected within 2-3 working days of intimation; vendor to arrange filling and return at own cost
• Standards: Cylinders must conform to IS standard specifications for empty cylinders
• Quality assurance: Purity certification to accompany helium supply and QC reports from indenter
• Warranty/BL: Hydraulic strength test option available if expiry detected