BHEL Bhopal Padlocks IS 15275 Tender 2026 | Padlock Grade, Shackle & Body Materials Standards

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited invites bids in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh for the supply of padlocks conforming to IS 15275 (Q3). The procurement scope emphasizes specific padlock attributes: type and grade per clause 4 and Table 2, shackle type, and body/shackle materials per Clause 6, Table 3, with a nominal lock size in millimeters per Table 1. Quantity flexibility up to 25% during contract execution is permitted, and delivery timelines adjust with changes in quantity. The order is strictly for the supply of goods, with GST considerations handled by bidders and invoicing in the consignee’s GSTIN. The project’s inspection regime is post-receipt inspection at AT BHEL BHOPAL, and the buyer reserves rights to terminate for non-performance. Location-based tendering in Bhopal, under the Department of Heavy Industry umbrella, aims to standardize security hardware across facilities.

• Organization: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Product: Padlocks conforming to IS 15275 (Q3)
• Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462001
• Estimated value and EMD: Not disclosed; featured in terms as price-adjustment rights and quantity flexibility
• Key differentiator: IS 15275 compliance, exact material and dimension requirements, post-receipt inspection

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Padlock category: Construction parameters specifying type of padlock (clause 4) and type of shackle;
• Grade: Defined per Table 2;
• Body/case material: As per Clause 6, Table 3;
• Shackle material: As per Clause 6, Table 3;
• Nominal size: Lock size in mm as per Table 1;
• Certifications/standards: IS 15275 conformity; no explicit ISI/ISO listed beyond IS 15275 in the provided data;
• Delivery: Flexible with quantity adjustments; minimum 30 days incremental delivery when options are exercised;
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at AT BHEL BHOPAL;
• Scope: Only supply of goods, with GST handling as per bidder’sassessment;
• Quality: Emphasis on material and dimension accuracy per the above tables;
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified in the provided data; bidders should assume standard supplier warranty unless stated otherwise.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantee: Not numerically specified in the excerpt; terms emphasize performance-based termination rights for non-delivery or repudiation;
• Delivery: Delivery period linked to original delivery order with option-based extensions; minimum 30 days for extended periods;
• GST & invoicing: Bidder to determine GST applicability; invoicing in consignee GSTIN; GST reimbursement per actuals or as per applicable rate;
• Contract termination rights: Buyer may terminate for non-performance, misrepresentation, insolvency, or delivery failures;
• Inspection: Nominated inspection at supplier premises not required; post-receipt inspection at BHEL BHOPAL;
• Supply scope: Only goods; no services;
• Other terms: Purchaser may adjust quantity up to 25% during contract and currency; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days;
• Documentation: Invoices and GST details to align with consignee; bids should comply with the “Buyer Added Terms and Conditions” for procurement integrity.