Damodar Valley Corporation Gear Box Procurement Tender 2026 Premium U-800 20:1 Bottom Ash Clinker Grinder

Tender Overview

Damodar Valley Corporation invites bids for procurement of gear box assemblies and related components for the bottom ash clinker grinder. The scope includes premium gear boxes: U-800 type with a 20:1 ratio, and premium helical gear box type H1-160 with 1.66:1 ratio (as reference to existing hardware). Specific quantities, estimated value, and EMD are not disclosed in the available data. The tender is floated on a Single OEM/OES basis through the GEM portal, indicating brand or authorized dealer compliance is critical. A key differentiator is the included Option Clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates during or after initial delivery, with a calculated delivery extension formula. This emphasizes flexible procurement aligned to plant maintenance cycles and spare parts stock management.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: gear boxes for bottom ash clinker grinders (standard gear box, input/output pinion shafts, premium variants)
• Reference models mentioned: U-800, ratio 20:1, output pinion shaft, and H1-160 premium helical gear box, ratio 1.66:1; aligns with existing equipment (serials and model references provided)
• No detailed performance specs, dimensions, or material grades were published in the available data; OEM/OES single-source consideration is implied
• Delivery expectations are governed by the option clause and delivery-time calculation; exact delivery windows are not specified in the data but must follow GEM portal terms
• Terms allow extension and quantity variation at contracted rates, reinforcing spares supply continuity and compatibility with Damodar Valley Corporation maintenance cycles

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Tender is on Single OEM/OES basis in GEM portal with mandatory OEM authorization
• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity during contract; delivery period extended using the formula: (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
• Delivery timeframes are tied to last delivery order date and can extend within the extended period per clause
• Bid submission must align with buyer-added terms; compliance with these terms is mandatory
• No explicit EMD amount, GST/PAN, or financial/experience criteria disclosed in the available data; bidders must reference official T&C for submission requirements