Machine Tool Prototype Factory AVNL Heat Treatment of Steel Components Thane Maharashtra 900°C IS 550 compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Machine Tool Prototype Factory AVNL invites expressions of interest for heat treatment of steel components at its facility in Thane, Maharashtra. This EOI targets firms with capabilities in multiple heat treatment operations, including hardening, tempering, carburising, annealing, stress relieving, and induction-based processes, for components up to 700mm diameter / 500mm height and max 100kg weight per item. A minimum furnace capacity of 500kg net is required, plus oil quenching, and mandrels/fixtures designed to meet drawing specifications. The seller must provide Brinell/Rockwell testing, MPI or Dye Penetrant crack detection, case-depth measurement, and calibration via in-house or NABL-recognized labs. The submission deadline is 21/02/2026 by 1500 hours. This opportunity is non-binding and aims to identify capable bidders to potentially initiate a formal contract, with project scope defined post-EOI.

• Location: Thane, Maharashtra; Organization: Machine Tool Prototype Factory, AVNL; Product Category: Heat treatment services for steel components; Estimated weight per item: 100kg max; Temperature ranges up to 950°C; Key requirement: 500kg furnace capacity and dedicated testing/inspection facilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Applicable operations: Hardening & Tempering, Carburising & Annealing, Stress Relieving, Induction Hardening followed by Tempering, Induction Softening.
• Component limits per operation: up to diameter 700mm / height 500mm (or 500mm for some processes) with per-item weight cap of 100kg (or 60-200kg depending on process).
• Temperature requirements: 900–950°C depending on process; case depth measurement required for carburising and induction hardening (depth up to 2.2mm).
• Equipment/controls: Minimum 500kg net furnace capacity; suitable oil quenching facility; holding fixtures and mandrels to be manufactured by bidder; inspection facilities include Brinell/Rockwell tester, MPI or Dye Penetrant, calibrated case-depth measurement tools; testing to be performed in-house or via NABL labs; test pieces provided by MTPF.
• Submission format: formal request to participate by 21.02.2026; responses due by 1500 hours; contact points listed in the notice.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EOI response deadline: 21.02.2026 by 1500 hours.
• Minimum capacity: 500kg net furnace weight; specific processes require per-item capacities as listed.
• Testing requirement: in-house or NABL-lab-based assurance including Brinell/Rockwell, MPI/Dye Penetrant, and case depth measurement.
• Documentation: formal written request to participate via fax/letter/email to designated Works Manager; clearly marked EOI for Heat Treatment of Steel Components.
• No financial commitment at EOI stage; MTPF reserves right to modify terms and scope; no guaranteed contract until formal procurement follows.