Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel Outsourcing Services for Steelmaking & Refractory Labs in Ranchi - RDCIS/SAIL 2026

Tender Overview

Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel (RDCIS), under Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), seeks outsourcing services to operate and maintain Steelmaking & Refractory Labs at Ranchi, Jharkhand. The scope covers ongoing lab maintenance activities—without a published BOQ—targeting service provision for RDCIS facilities in Ranchi. The contract structure allows quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% at award and post-award, with the seller remaining liable for performance. Purchase preferences for MSEs and Make in India may apply per Centre policies. The opportunity centers on specialized laboratory operations within the SAIL ecosystem.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published in the tender data; bidders should align with operating and maintenance service norms for steelmaking and refractory labs.
• Suggested focus areas for bidders include: lab safety compliance, routine maintenance scheduling, calibrations, sample analysis support, equipment uptime guarantees, and client reporting.
• Emphasize capability to scale services by up to 25% per the option clause, and ensure sub-contracting is compliant with buyer consent.
• Propose experience in heavy industry laboratory support, ISO 9001/IS standards familiarity, and strong documentation and SLA capabilities.
• Clarify OEM authorizations and local content where Make in India preference may impact award.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/security requirement: Not disclosed in the tender data; verify tender portal notices for exact amount and mode.
• Delivery/execution window: Service provision aligned with RDCIS lab operation cycles; volume may adjust with 25% scope change.
• Payment terms: Not specified in the data; bidders should expect standard government-like terms and ensure timely invoicing upon milestones.
• Sub-contracting: Requires buyer consent; joint and several liability remains with the primary contractor.
• MSE and Make in India preferences: Central policies offer price/margin advantages if eligible and certified; provide OEM/local content certificates as required.