Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited steel round bars procurement in India 40CR1 EN19 IS 4367-67 acceptance criteria 1971

Tender Overview

Organization: Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, under the Department of Defence Production, seeks procurement of multiple steel round bars and forgings across various diameters (e.g., 16 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm, 45 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, and larger). The specification references multiple alloy grades and standards (eg, GOST-4543-71, IS 4367-67, BS 970, EN19, EN24, IS 5517-1978/1978, IS 5517-93). The scope appears to cover alternate materials such as 40CR1/M028, 38XC, 45 GOST-4543-71, 40XC, 42CR4MO2, with condition codes (eg, 'V', 'T') as per BS/IS conventions. No explicit BOQ quantity is given; however, the tender emphasizes material-test certification, warranty, and pre-inspection reports. The procurement is positioned for defense production with stringent material and inspection requirements, including vendor documentation and nomenclature accuracy. The unique aspect is the broad spectrum of standard references and alternate materials, enabling cross-compatibility with multiple alloy approvals. This tender requires compliance with specific lab accreditation and pre-dispatch inspection. Tender in India with compliance emphasis.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: steel rounds and bars in multiple diameters and alloy families; explicit diameters include 16, 20, 25, 35, 45, 50, 75, 90 mm and larger as per listed specifications.
• Standards & materials: IS 4367-67, GOST-4543-71, BS 970-PT-1/PT-I, EN19, IS 5517-1978/1993, IS 5517-78, ISO/EN variants; alternate materials include 40CR1, 40NI6CR4MO3, 38XC, C45/C50, 40XC.
• Acceptance criteria: material test certificates from Govt. approved/NABL accredited labs; Pre-Inspection report and Warranty/Guarantee Certificate required; inspection by GM/MPF authorized rep at MPF premises.
• Key quality checks: nomenclature accuracy in catalogues; GST compliance; documentation of plant/machinery; MSME status; timely response to clarifications.
• Inspection: Nominated Inspection Agency to conduct pre-dispatch inspection; acceptance testing follows as per buyer’s protocol.
• Delivery/option clause: quantity may vary +/- up to 50% during contract/permitted extensions with defined delivery calculations.
• Documentation: EMD/Guarantee formats aligned with PSD requirements; all bid-related documents must be submitted with correct GST, GST Cess, and material specifications.
• Warranty/penalties: warranty certificates to accompany supply; penalties or LDs not explicitly enumerated but implied through inspection-based acceptance.