Bhakra Beas Management Board Automatic/MIG-MAG Welding Equipment Tender India 2026 IS 7931

Tender Overview

Bhakra Beas Management Board seeks automatic and semi-automatic welding equipment with self-adjusting arcs (MIG/MAG) compliant to IS 7931 (Parts I-III). The procurement focuses on a DC welding generator power source with specific performance metrics, including duty cycle and wire-feeding capability. The contract anticipates delivery terms aligned to option clauses allowing quantity fluctuations up to 25%, with a baseline delivery period and customer inspection terms. The scope emphasizes standards conformance, serviceability, and a robust warranty framework tied to commissioning and supply timelines. This tender targets suppliers with precise capability in modern welding equipment design and ISI/IS standards adherence, ensuring uniformity across BBMB projects and maintenance programs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: IS 7931 (Part I, II, III) conformance for MIG/MAG welding with self-adjusting arcs; DC welding generator power source per IS 7931 (Part-I)/1975; pulse synchronization and drive system for wire feeder.
• Performance Parameters: Maximum automatic continuous welding current at 100% and 85% duty cycles; current rating of torch at 60% duty cycle; wire feed speed in mm/min; type of power source; applicable wire diameter range (mm) and length of torch (m); inspection includes warranty period.
• Materials/Specifications: explicit inclusion of diameter range, torch length, wire feed dynamics, and pulse synchronization capabilities; warranty period in years; bulletproof compliance to IS standards with clear metering of performance specs.
• Delivery & Quality: pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises; 12-month material guarantee post-commissioning or 18 months from supply; external inspection charges borne by buyer; in-house testing facilities provided by seller.
• OEM/Branding: no explicit brand constraint found; emphasis on IS 7931 compliance and DC power source suitability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit not explicitly stated; bidders should assume standard BBMB practice; bidder must comply with generic option clause allowing up to 25% quantity fluctuation.
• Delivery & Inspection: delivery schedule tied to original and extended periods; 7-day inspection window post email notice; pre-dispatch inspection required with buyer/nominated external agency; external testing charges borne by buyer.
• Warranty & Penalties: materials guaranteed for 12 months from commissioning or 18 months from supply; Liabilities and LD terms are not detailed beyond standard acceptance testing.