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Border Road Organisation Glass Beads Tender BR Organisation Glass Beads 100-1000μm BS 6088 2025

Bid Publish Date

04-Jan-2026, 11:29 am

Bid End Date

14-Jan-2026, 12:00 pm

Progress

Issue04-Jan-2026, 11:29 am
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Quantity

1250

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Tender Overview

The Border Road Organisation (Department of Defence) invites bids for the supply of high-quality glass beads (soda-lime glass) used for construction/grouting applications. Key product class is colorless, transparent beads with >65% silica, hardness 6-7 Mohs, refractive index 1.50-1.65, and bulk density 1.5 g/cm³. Packaging size and exact quantity are defined in the bid; the supplier must obtain buyer approval via a sample before bulk shipment. The item requires BS 6088 gradation compliance and high reflectivity (90%+). The procurement emphasizes precise sphere roundness (70-80%) and flowability, suitable for uniform dosing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product: Glass beads (soda-lime glass) with >65% silica content
  • Size/Gradation: 100-1000 μm or 70-850 μm; BS 6088 compliant gradation
  • Physical constants: Hardness 6-7 on Mohs; Specific Gravity 2.4-2.6 g/cm³; Refractive Index 1.50-1.65
  • Appearance/Performance: Colorless/transparency; Reflectivity 90%+; Bulk Density ~1.5 g/cm³; Flowability: free-flowing, passes free-flow tests
  • Quality/Certification: RI range, standard BS 6088 grading; sample approval required before bulk supply
  • Packaging: Packaging Size to be specified; packing integrity and moisture control implied
  • Brand/OEM: No explicit brand requirement; compliance with defined specs mandatory
  • Delivery/Acceptance: Sample approval prior to bulk supply; delivery terms as per option clause

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time formula applies with minimum 30 days
  • GST/Billing: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted GST, whichever is lower
  • Documentation for Vendor Code: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by Bank
  • Scope: Bid price to include all costs; only supply of goods
  • Post-Award: Sample approval required before bulk supply; adherence to BS 6088 gradation and RI specs; sign-off on specification document
  • Payment/Delivery specifics: Not fully specified in available text; bidders should assume standard government procurement terms

Key Specifications

  • Glass beads, soda-lime composition with >65% silica

  • Size options: 100-1000 μm OR 70-850 μm

  • Gradation: BS 6088 compliant

  • Hardness: 6-7 Mohs

  • Specific Gravity: 2.4-2.6 g/cm³

  • Refractive Index: 1.50-1.65

  • Reflectivity: 90%+

  • Bulk Density/Stacking: ~1.5 g/cm³

  • Flowability: Free-flowing; passes free-flow tests

  • Color: Colorless, transparent; free of milkiness/dark particles

  • Packaging Size: Not explicitly defined in available data

Terms & Conditions

  • Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%

  • Sample approval required before bulk supply

  • GST is bidder-levied; reimbursement as per actuals or lower of quoted GST

  • Vendor Code: submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or the lower of quoted GST%; payment terms not explicitly detailed in the provided text

Delivery Schedule

Delivery quantity adjustment via option clause; minimum 30 days extension if additional quantity triggers extended delivery period

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in provided data; standard government contract penalties may apply per clause in ATC

Bidder Eligibility

  • Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate

  • Evidence of capability to supply glass beads meeting BS 6088 gradation

  • Sample approval capability prior to bulk supply

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Technical Parameters Hardness (Moh's) 6
Technical Parameters Specific Gravity, g/cm3 2.4
Technical Parameters Refractive Index 1.5
Packaging Details Packaging Size 1.0

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Required Documents

1

PAN card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by bank

5

GST-related documentation as applicable

6

Technical specification compliance documents

7

OEM authorization (if applicable)

8

Sample approval documentation (prior to bulk supply)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about ARUNACHAL PRADESH tender market

How to bid for glass beads tender in BR Organisation?

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate, and technical compliance documents. Ensure beads meet BS 6088 gradation, RI 1.50-1.65, hardness 6-7 Mohs, and packaging size specifications. Sample approval prior to bulk supply is mandatory after award.

What documents are required for glass beads procurement in BR Organisation?

Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate, and OEM/authorisation if applicable. Also attach technical spec compliance, sample approval proof, and any BC/quality certificates validating BS 6088 gradation and RI specs.

What are the technical specifications for the glass beads?

Beads must be soda-lime glass with >65% silica, hardness 6-7 Mohs, RI 1.50-1.65, SG 2.4-2.6, reflectivity 90%+, bulk density ~1.5 g/cm³, gradation per BS 6088, and roundness 70-80% with 100-1000 μm or 70-850 μm size range.

When is sample approval required for glass beads supply?

After contract award, the supplier must provide a bead sample for buyer unit approval before initiating bulk supply; this ensures compliance with BS 6088 gradation and RI/physical property ranges.

What is the impact of the option clause on delivery timelines?

The purchaser may adjust quantity by up to 25% with a corresponding delivery extension calculated as (additional/original quantity) × original period, minimum 30 days, and may extend to the original delivery period during options.

What standards must the beads comply with?

Beads must comply with BS 6088 gradation; refractive index range 1.50-1.65; Mohs hardness 6-7; silica content >65%; colorless and transparent appearance with high reflectivity.

What is the required flow behavior for beads?

Beads must be free-flowing and pass standard free-flow tests without forming hard lumps, ensuring consistent dosing during packaging and shipment.

What is the scope of supply for this tender?

Scope includes only the supply of goods (glass beads) with the option for quantity variation under the option clause; sample approval is mandatory prior to bulk supply.

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