Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited SF6 Gas Tender India 2026 IS 13072 compliant 99.999% purity

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited invites sealed bids for Technical Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) gas for electrical equipment use, compliant with IS 13072. The tender contemplates flexible quantity management with a 25% option clause and delivery considerations tied to original and extended schedules. Eligible suppliers must provide a reference purchase order for SF6 in the last five years. Startup relaxations apply per GFR, 2005, and DOE-PPD notifications. The procurement targets reliable gas with precise cylinder markings and a compliant valve configuration, delivered to meet quality and safety standards. This tender emphasizes conformity to PS GSG-73, Rev-02 specifications and rigorous GST-compliant invoicing through the BHEL Suvidha portal.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: SF6 gas used in electrical equipment
• Cylinder capacity: specified in PS GSG-73, Rev-02; ensure appropriate cylinder size and labeling
• Marking on cylinder: must meet standard marking requirements per PS GSG-73
• Valve: cylinder valve conforming to specified fittings in PS GSG-73, Rev-02
• Standards: IS 13072; all specifications must be standard-conformant and testable
• Quality control: supplier must confirm acceptance of PS GSG-73, Rev-02 and provide conformity evidence
• Delivery and acceptance: terms align with option clause and delivery period calculations; precise delivery milestones to be confirmed in order
• Payment terms: 100% of basic order value after material receipt and GST-compliant invoice; MSEs within 45 days, others within 60-90 days depending on bidder category
• GST compliance: invoice uploaded on BHEL Suvidha portal prior to payment processing; GSTN declarations required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Experience: at least one purchase order for SF6 gas in the last five years; startup relaxations apply per GFR 2005
• Payment timeline: per bidder type; MSEs 45 days, Medium Enterprises 60 days, non-MSMEs 90 days; GST portion release contingent on GSTN compliance
• Documentation: submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD/Security, GST invoices, OEM authorizations if applicable
• Submission portal: despatch and invoice details must be uploaded on the BHEL Suvidha portal before payment processing
• Quality & compliance: conform to IS 13072 and PS GSG-73, Rev-02; confirm acceptance in ATC document