NPCIL Absolute Alcohol AR 99.6% 1 L Bottles Tender Kaiga Karnataka 2026

Tender Overview

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (Department of Atomic Energy) invites bids for the supply of **Absolute alcohol AR (Anhydrous denatured ethanol, 99.6%) in 1 L containers at ESL Kaiga, located in UTTARA KANNADA, KARNATAKA (581121). The scope is strictly the supply of goods (no manufacturing obligation for dealers). The tender specifies that the award will consider exact delivery terms, with an emphasis on adherence to documentation and compliance. A notable differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, at contracted rates, and delivery timeline adjustments based on the extended period. The procurement is positioned as a silica-wide chemical supply for NPCIL’s operations at Kaiga, with emphasis on timely payments and specified invoicing. This tender requires adherence to GeM ATC terms and supplier certifications, with eligibility criteria skewed toward manufacturers quoting their own products. The opportunity targets manufacturers and authorized suppliers capable of consistent, compliant delivery to ESL Kaiga, Karnataka.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: Absolute alcohol AR (Anhydrous denatured ethanol, 99.6%)
• Packaging: 1 L containers
• Delivery location: ESL Kaiga, Kaiga, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, 581121
• Category: Supply of Goods (no BOQ items available)
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease from bid quantity during contract at same rates
• Delivery period mechanism: calculated from last date of original delivery order; extended period formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Documentation & certificates: mandatory upload of certificates as per bid document/ATC; supplier declarations for manufacture
• Policy alignment: MSE benefits only for manufacturers; dealers/distributors must comply with EMD as per bid
• Payment & invoicing: timely payment requires dispatch documents including original invoice, Annexure-F, seller bank details, and test certificates if applicable
• ATC compliance: adherence to Annexure-I (NPCIL GeM) and Annexure-J (OEM declaration)

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial security: EMD details not specified in the summary; bidders must review bid documents for exact amount
• Delivery terms: option to extend delivery time as described; conditions apply; delivery starts from the last date of original order
• Scope: Bid price to include all cost components; scope is strictly supply of goods only
• Manufacturer declaration: bidders must declare that the offered product is manufactured by them
• Payment documentation: submit original invoice marked for paying authority and shipped to consignee, Annexure-F, bank details, e-invoice if applicable, and test certificate
• Policy compliance: NPCIL bans business dealings per Annexure-I and requires GeM GTC- clause 29 undertaking
• Eligibility criteria: only manufacturers under the public procurement policy for MSEs with appropriate EMD submission are eligible; dealers/agents not eligible for MSE benefits
• Award considerations: adherence to delivery instructions in Annexure-D; compliance with all ATC and corrigendum if issued