BHEL Bearings Tender Procurement India 2025 – Hoffman Ball Bearings & Deep Groove Models Standard 18% GST

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites bids for the supply of various Hoffman brand bearing assemblies and related components as listed in the scope. The items include BALL RACE HOFFMANMS 12 ACD, BALL RACE HOFFMAN S5, BALL RACE HOFFMAN XLS 5, DEEP GROOVE BALL JOURNAL HOFFMAN NO115 FIG 347 TYPE 100, SINGLE THRUST BEARING HOFFMAN W 1 and 3 by 8 inch FIG 389, SINGLE THRUST BEARING HOFFMAN W 1 and 7 by 8 inch FIG 389, DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING HOFFMAN XLS 2 and 1 by 4 inch. Delivery is fixed at 60 days from PO; GST rate is 18% with CESS 0%. The buyer emphasizes firm delivery, inspection by BHEL QC/TPI, and MSE bid preference with L2 rate tolerance. The procurement is conducted under a non-divisible-item approach with firm order assumptions and penalties for breaches. The estimated value and item-wise quantities are not disclosed in the BOQ. The scope specifies “Only supply of Goods” and requires OEM authorization if not directly bidding as OEM.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items: Hoffman ball and thrust bearings including BALL RACE HOFFMANMS 12 ACD, BALL RACE HOFFMAN S5, BALL RACE HOFFMAN XLS 5, DEEP GROOVE BALL JOURNAL HOFFMAN NO115 FIG 347 TYPE 100, SINGLE THRUST BEARING HOFFMAN W 1 by 8 in FIG 389, SINGLE THRUST BEARING HOFFMAN W 1 by 7 in FIG 389, DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING HOFFMAN XLS 2 by 1/4 in.
• Delivery: 60 days from purchase order; inspection to be conducted by BHEL QC/TPI on the basis of TC/GC.
• Scoping notes: Item not divisible; purchase preference to MSE bidders up to 100% quantity if L2 rate equals L1+15%.
• Compliance: Is not provided with explicit technical specs; bidders must rely on item names and standard OEM quality expectations, and comply with the atc/terms where applicable.
• Tax: GST 18%; CESS 0% for GST registered firms; ensure cess rate is exactly zero%.
• Quality & testing: Inspection-based acceptance; non-conforming deviations may be rejected before price bid opening.
• Pricing scope: Bid price to include all cost components; delivery, inspection, and associated freight included.
• Brand/OEM: Hoffman brand explicitly named; non-OEM bidders must submit an authorization certificate from OEM with the offer.
• Special clauses: L1 price basis for evaluation; RA applicable; MII clause not applicable; penalties and debarring apply for contract breach.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not explicitly disclosed; breach remedies include 10% of total contract value via security instruments and legal remedies; LD 0.5% per week, max 10%.
• Delivery: 60 days from PO; firm schedule; penalty for delays as defined above.
• Payment terms: 100% payment within 90 days of receipt; 45 days for MSEs; 60 days for Medium Enterprises; payment subject to material acceptance.
• Authorizations: Non-OEM bidders must attach OEM authorization certificate with offer; RA applicable; GST compliance.
• Eligibility: Items non-divisible; MSE preference applies; debarment list checks; supplier must not be suspended.
• Documentation: Vendor to submit TC/GC along with supply; inspection records; tax registrations.
• GST/Cess: 18% GST; 0% cess rate required; incorrect cess quote leads to rejection.
• Penalties: Breach penalties, terminations, and recovery via securities or legal remedies as per contract.