Tender Overview
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar, invites bidders for the supply of a broad category of mechanical bearings and components listed under the NALCO Materials department. The scope includes items such as PLUMMER BLOCKS, DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS, SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS, adaptors, pulleys, and drive components to support conveyor and material handling systems. The procurement location is Koraput, Odisha (763001), with a multi-item requirement across 17 line items, demanding formal OEM authorization for authorized dealers and complete adherence to NALCO’s NIT terms. The tender emphasizes integrated pricing on GeM, with mandatory compliance for all 17 items and a unified price summation. A unique differentiator is the explicit governance around warranty and performance, including a 12-month performance guarantee for certain items and an 18-month delivery/installation window from respective milestones. The bid must reflect alignment with GeM’s standard payment terms and GST handling, and bidders should provide MSME/local content declarations where applicable. This opportunity targets suppliers with established bearings and belt-conveying components experience.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: PLUMMER BLOCKS (SNL 516-613 with felt seals; locating rings), DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS (6209, 6205, 6309, UCX-20, 23140, 23148), SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS (22220 CC-W33), DRIVES/ADAPTORS/SLEEVES, and associated pulleys and track wheels.
- Standards/Certifications: Specific standards not published in the data; ensure OEM authorization for dealer participation; GeM payment term alignment; GST compliance via invoice reflection in GSTR-2A/Anx-2.
- Quality/Testing: Mandatory performance warranty: 12 months post-installation or 18 months from delivery (whichever is earlier) for Item 1 & 2; Local content declaration per GOI orders; MII and MSME declarations where applicable.
- Delivery/Installation: Delivery and installation timelines governed by GeM terms; LD (Liquidated Damages) implied as delivery is essential to the contract.
- Financials: Prices to be quoted as a single set price aggregating all item quantities; GST included in GeM quotes; EMD details not specified in available data.
- Supplier eligibility: Authorized OEM/distributor participation; provide OEM authorization; declare MSME status if applicable.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the available data; submit per GeM/NALCO guidelines if required by the NIT.
- Warranty: 12 months performance guarantee from installation or 18 months from delivery for Item 1 & 2.
- Delivery terms: GeM standard payment terms; delivery milestones subject to LD provisions; GST reflected in invoices; local content declaration required.
- Documentation: OEM authorization for dealers; GST certificate, PAN, experience, financials, and technical bid alignment with NALCO terms; MSME certificate if claiming preference.
- Eligibility: Limited tender by invitation; only bidders issued LTE tender numbers may respond; maintain compliance with NALCO ATC and GeM terms.
- Penalties: LD implied for late delivery; specific LD rates not enumerated in available data.
