Tender Overview
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd invites bids for the supply of a comprehensive suite of fire safety and safety-related equipment, including 9 LITRE fire buckets, hose boxes, brass nozzle assemblies (IS 2871 2.1 inch), water curtains, fog nozzles, SF/proximity gear, resuscitators, electrical sirens, explosimeters, SCBA sets (45-minute), emergency safety trolleys (OISD 117 21-item kit), and foam/trolley equipment. Estimated value: ₹19,53,903. This procurement targets oil & gas safety operations across BPCL sites, with 17 items in the BOQ and a flexible delivery approach. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing up to ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates and a requirement for Detailed Design Drawings approval prior to fabrication. The tender emphasizes prior experience in supplying safety/firefighting items to government or PSU/large firms. The procurement is designed to strengthen site safety compliance and emergency readiness, with a mix of general and specialized equipment. The scope includes scope of supply as “Only supply of Goods” and requires alignment with buyer-approved drawings and timelines.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Items include: 9 LITRE fire bucket, hose boxes, brass nozzle for IS 2871 2.1 in, water curtain gun metal 2.1 in, fire proximity suit, water jelly blanket, resuscitator, electrical siren 3 KM range, Explosimeter, SCBA set 45-minute capacity with spare, emergency safety trolley (OISD 117 21 items), single hydrant at Jammu Cuf, foam branch pipe, foam compound trolley 210L.
- Estimated value: ₹19,53,903. All items fall under safety and firefighting equipment procurement for BPCL sites.
- Delivery framework: Option clause permits 25% quantity variation during contract and extended delivery time, based on formula, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
- Technical criteria: Prior completion of at least one order equal to 80% of estimated value, or two orders at 50%, or three orders at 40% for similar safety/firefighting supplies to government/PSU/Listed company, within last 3 years.
- Financial criteria: Average annual turnover for last 3 years must be at least 30% of estimated tender value; evidence via certified audits.
- Approval process: Detailed Design Drawings must be submitted within 7 days of award; buyer will approve or list modifications within 7 days; delays in approval adjust delivery timeline with no LD.
- Scope note: Bid price must include all costs; scope is solely supply of goods with required OEM authorizations as applicable.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial: Not specified in the extract; bidder must show financial standing and non-liquidation status.
- Delivery & penalties: Delivery schedule linked to original delivery order with option-driven extensions; LDs not specified but must be aligned with contract terms.
- Documentation: Bidders must provide proof of prior similar orders, turnover certificates, and compliance with the bidder financial standing clause; Detailed Design Drawings and approvals are mandatory within 7 days of award.
- General compliance: No liquidation or bankruptcy status; agreement to buyer's option clause on quantity and delivery terms; supply of goods only, per approved drawings. BPCL reserves rights to modify terms per tender needs.
