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HPCL Visakhapatnam Sulfur Testing Tender 2026 NHIS ASTM D5453 D4294 IS Standards 2026

Q: What technical standards are involved in HPCL sulfur analysis tender 2026

Standards include **ASTM D5453** for sulfur determination and **ASTM D4294** for sulfur in fuels. The scope also mentions CRM parameters like flash point, pour point, distillation, refractive index, and NIST SRM references for sulfur testing. Vendors must demonstrate capability to perform these tests accurately.

Q: What are the EMD and eligibility criteria for HPCL sulfur tender

EMD is **₹73,000**. Eligibility requires not being in liquidation or bankruptcy, and submission of an undertaking confirming financial stability. Demonstrate experience in sulfur testing per ASTM/CRM standards and provide OEM authorizations if required by the ATC.

Bid Publish Date

04-Sep-2026, 12:51 pm

Bid End Date

23-Sep-2026, 7:00 pm

EMD

₹73,000

Location

VISAKHAPATNAM , ANDHRA PRADESH

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Issue04-Sep-2026, 12:51 pm

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Key Highlights

• Brand/OEM requirements: OEM authorizations may be required in terms
• Technical standards: ASTM D5453, ASTM D4294, CRM test suites, NIST SRMs
• Special clauses: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during & after contract
• Eligibility: bidder not in liquidation; financial standing undertakings required

Tender Overview

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) seeks bids for sulfur analysis and related petrochemical testing at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The procurement encompasses tests listed under multiple sulfur categories aligned with ASTM D5453 and D4294, plus CRM/total acidity, flash point, and distillation metrics. Estimated value is not disclosed; however, the bid includes 55 BOQ items and an EMD of ₹73,000. The supplier must comply with option clauses enabling up to ±25% quantity changes and a variable delivery window starting from the last original delivery date. Unique terms include a bidder stability clause and a formal atc attachment. This tender focuses on precise sulfur and ancillary petrochemical analysis capabilities in a HPCL project framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Standards referenced: ASTM D5453, ASTM D4294; CRM parameters such as SULFUR across fuels, TOTAL ACIDITY IN ATF, POUR POINT, FLASH POINT, MCC DYE GEL, and multi-element ICP standards up to 1000 PPM for metals (Al, Si, V, Ni, Fe, etc.)
Test scope includes: sulfur content in gasoline, diesel, and residual fuels; refractive index; UV/VIS colour metrics; NIST SRMs for sulfur compounds; multiple CRM tests and fuel distillation profiles
EMD: ₹73,000; 55-item BOQ with unspecified quantities; delivery terms tied to original order dates and extended timelines per option clause
Delivery/installation: delivery period linked to order dates with extension rules; bidders must review ATC documents
Experience/quality: no explicit performance standards listed; bidders must demonstrate capability to perform comprehensive sulfur analysis per the listed ASTM/CRM parameters

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

EMD: ₹73,000 (as per tender)
Delivery terms: extension driven by option clause; minimum 30 days for extra delivery time
Financial standing: bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking
Documentation: submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid, OEM authorizations as applicable
Validity and compliance: adherence to Buyer Added ATC terms; supplier must comply with all ATC and quantity extension provisions
Warranty/penalties: penalty provisions not detailed in data; bidders should review ATC for penalty/liquidated damages guidance

Key Specifications

55 BOQ items with unspecified quantities
EMD ₹73,000
ASTM D5453 & ASTM D4294 compliance
CRM testing parameters (various elements, flash point, distillation, etc.)
NIST SRMs for sulfur testing

Terms & Conditions

EMD ₹73,000 and financial stability undertaking
Delivery extension via option clause with 30-day minimum
ATC terms govern quantity changes and penalties

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Detailed payment schedule not provided; refer to ATC for milestones

Delivery Schedule

Delivery schedule begins after last original order date; extension possible per option clause

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD terms not specified in data; consult ATC for penalties

Bidder Eligibility

No liquidation proceedings
GST registration
Experience in sulfur testing per ASTM/CRM

Authority & Contact

Organization

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Department

Office Name

Petroleum House

Ministry

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Grievance Contact

[email protected]

Tender Data

Bid Details

Quantity

158

Preference & Exemptions

EMD Required

Yes

MII Purchase Preference

MSE Purchase Preference

Yes

MSE Preference Band

L1+15%

MSE Exemption/Relaxation

Startup Exemption/Relaxation

Bid Splitting Applied

Requirements

Min. Avg. Annual Turnover

OEM Avg. Turnover

Past Performance

40 %

Experience Required

1 Year (s)

Arbitration Clause

Mediation Clause

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

Bid To RA Enabled

Item Category

Sulfur IT as per ASTM D5453 , Sulfur PL as per ASTM D5453 , Sulfur IT as per ASTM D4294 , Sulfur PL as per ASTM D4294 , Sulfur KERO as per ASTM D4294 , CRM Sulfur Residual Fuel , CRM ABEL FLASH POINT , CRM AROMATICS OLEFINS SATURATES , CRM FREEZING POINT , CRM TOTAL ACIDITY IN ATF , CRM POUR POINT HIGH , CRM POUR POINT LOW , CRM MS DISTILLATION , CRM HSD DISTILLATION , CRM SKO DISTILLATION , CRM PMCC FLASH POINT LOW , CRM PMCC FLASH POINT HIGH , CRM COC FLASH POINT , ASTM COLOUR , CRM SAYBOLT HIGH COLOR , TOTAL ACID NUMBER STANDARD, , CRM TBN , MERCAPTAN SULFUR , NAPHTHALINE , Smoke point , CRM KV S3 , CRM KV N100 , CRM KV 20 degC , Refractive index at 20 deg C , Sulphur in Gasoline NIST SRM 2299 , Sulphur in Diesel NIST SRM 2770 , Sulphur in Diesel NIST SRM 2723b , Sulphur in Resiual fuel oil NIST SRM 1619b , MULTIELEMENT1000PPM , MULTIELEMENT1000 PPM , Aluminium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Silicon ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Vanadium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Calcium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Zinc ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Phosphorous ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Sodium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Nickel ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Iron ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Boron ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Barium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Cadmium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Chromium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Copper ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Potassium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Magnesium ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Manganese ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , Lead ICP STANDARD 1000 PPM , FIA STD DYE GEL

Advisory Bank

ICICI

Payment Timelines

Payments shall be made to the Seller within 15 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

730

Delivery Locations

Delivery Cities

Visakhapatanam

Delivery Pincodes

530014

Delivery Locations

Consignee	Address	City	State	Pincode	Quantity	Delivery Days	Additional Requirement
Jaini Praveen Kumar	530014,HPCL NEW WHITE OIL TERMINAL, CONVENT JN. SHEELANAGAR ROAD, PETRO PARK, BEHIND AIRPORT, VISHAKHAPATNAM - 530014 (AP)	Visakhapatanam	Andhra Pradesh	530014	9	730	-

Authority Records

MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

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Documents 6

GeM-Bidding-9846218.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC