Bid Publish Date
12-Oct-2026, 7:39 pm
Bid End Date
02-Nov-2026, 8:00 pm
Location
Progress
Organization: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. The tender seeks supply & installation of a PLC Based Purging Unit for the Trivandrum LPG facility located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Specific quantity, estimated value, and EMD are not disclosed in the data provided. The tender references an additional ATC document and an uploaded file for bidder specifics. The absence of BOQ items indicates a project scope rather than a flat goods list. A key differentiator is reliance on the ATC attachment for technical and contractual obligations.
No explicit technical specifications are published in the primary tender data. Available cues identify the product category as a PLC Based Purging Unit for BPCL’s LPG operation in Trivandrum. The tender notes an ATC document (Buyer Added Bid Specific ATC) and mentions a referenced file to view requirements. The lack of a BOQ (0 items) suggests a scope-driven procurement potentially including equipment, installation, integration with existing PLC systems, and on-site commissioning per BPCL standards. Bidders should review the ATC for exact technical expectations.
No numeric terms (EMD amount, delivery timeline, or payment terms) are stated in the public data. The tender explicitly directs bidders to view the ATC document for term details. Given BPCL’s typical procurement practices, bidders should expect standard GST/PAN documentation, supplier registrations, and OEM authorizations to support PLC-based equipment installation; readiness for on-site installation and commissioning may be implied by the scope. Access the ATC for definitive conditions.
Product/service names: PLC Based Purging Unit for LPG facility
Location/scale: Trivandrum LPG, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Estimated value: Not disclosed in public tender data
EOI/experience: Seek clear OEM authorizations and PLC integration capabilities
Quality/standards: To be defined in ATC (IS/ISO not listed in data)
EMD amount and payment terms to be confirmed in ATC
Delivery/completion timeline to be confirmed in ATC
Submission must include OEM authorizations and technical compliance certificates
Details to be specified in the ATC; bidders must review for advance payment, milestone payments, and retention.
On-site installation and commissioning timeline to be confirmed in ATC; ensure synchronization with BPCL LPG operations.
LD provisions will be defined in ATC; bidders should prepare for potential penalties tied to project milestones.
Experience in supply and installation of PLC-based control systems for LPG or petrochemical facilities
Demonstrated OEM authorization for PLC hardware/software components
Financial capability to undertake scope defined in ATC and provide necessary security deposit
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
30 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
6
Past Performance
30 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Supply & Installation of PLC Based Purging Unit at Trivandrum LPG
Advisory Bank
ICICI
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
12
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 30 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Pre-Bid Date
15-10-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/427357785349845? p=fi5xlK0uRQzccJwzC3 Meeting ID: 427 357 785 349 845 Passcode: ss7Pk3hr
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Thiruvananthapuram
Delivery Pincodes
695582
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saravan Raaj S N | 695582,LPG FILLING PLANT, POST BOX NO.6,., KAZHAKUTTAM P.O | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 695582 | 1 | 30 | - |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar PLC-based equipment installations
Financial statements / balance sheet for the last financial year
EMD/Security deposit as specified in the ATC
Technical bid documents demonstrating PLC purging unit capabilities
OEM authorization letters for PLC hardware/software
Product technical specifications and compliance certificates referenced in ATC
Key insights about KERALA tender market
Bidders should first access the ATC document uploaded by BPCL to identify exact technical and contractual obligations. Prepare OEM authorization letters, GST and PAN, and financial statements. Ensure readiness to submit technical and financial bids per ATC guidance and align with PLC integration requirements.
Essential documents include GST registration, PAN card, experience certificates for PLC installations, financial statements, EMD as specified in ATC, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations, and product specifications demonstrating PLC purging unit compliance.
Technical specifics are provided in the ATC file referenced by BPCL. Bidders must review the ATC to confirm PLC hardware compatibility, software versions, integration with existing BPCL PLC systems, safety interlocks, and commissioning procedures for Trivandrum LPG.
Delivery timelines are detailed in the ATC; bidders should prepare a project plan showing on-site installation, wiring, programming, testing, and commissioning within the BPCL-specified window once the ATC is reviewed.
OBTAIN OEM authorization letters for PLC hardware and software components, provide vendor certifications, and ensure warranty coverage aligns with BPCL requirements stated in the ATC.
Verify experience in similar PLC-based installations, confirm financial capability via last financial statements, and ensure GST/PAN compliance. Eligibility hinges on those documents and OEM authorizations as specified in the ATC.
Payment terms are defined in the ATC; bidders should expect terms such as milestone payments and retention, with specifics to be confirmed after ATC review.
Standards and certifications will be specified in the ATC; bidders should anticipate OEM-based certifications for PLC systems and BPCL-specified safety/compliance requirements.