Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited steel round 105±2mm EN24 forged condition tender Thane Maharashtra 1983 standard 2026

Tender Overview

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited invites bids for steel round 105±2mm forged condition with specific European/BS references (EN24, 817M40 BS: 970 PT: I1983, 40 Ni6Cr4Mo3 IS: 5517-1978). Located in THANE, MAHARASHTRA under the Department of Defence Production, the procurement scope appears material-focused with no BOQ quantity published. Acknowledged emphasis on material test certificates and pre-inspection ensures conformance to the tender’s forged steel nomenclature and exact chemical/mechanical requirements. The contract allows a quantity variation up to 50%, at contracted rates, across delivery cycles, with delivery time adjustments derived from the original schedule. The EMD is ₹15,968, indicating a moderate bid security level for metallic procurement. A key differentiator is the explicit pre-dispatch inspection regime and NABL/Govt. lab testing for material certification, ensuring traceability from mill to store.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names/categories: forged steel rounds conforming to EN24 / 817M40 and related BS/IS references; IS: 5517-1978 applicability noted for material identity.
• Delivery scope: up to 50% quantity variation; delivery period adjustments based on the option clause with minimum 30 days if extended.
• Quality/compliance: Material Test Certificate from Govt. approved lab or NABL-accredited lab; Pre-inspection report; Guarantee/Warranty certificate; inspection by GM/MPF at MPF premises.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by nominated agency; nomenclature correctness is critical for bid evaluation.
• Documents: GST, GST Cess accuracy; GST and Cess must be correctly referenced in bid; responses to clarifications within the bid window.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹15,968; bank guarantee or online submission acceptable per ATC.
• Delivery terms: Delivery schedule linked to original delivery order; option clause allows quantity extensions up to 50% with corresponding time adjustments.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by authorized GM/MPF representative; material test certificates and warranty documentation must accompany supply.
• Additional conditions: Correct nomenclature in bid/catalogue; submit list of plant/machinery, MSME certificate, financials, and experience documents; respond to clarification requests within the deadlines.
• Warranty/penalties: Warranty certificate required; PBG/EMD formats provided in ATC; penalties/LD terms align with standard bank format as per ATC.