RINL Visakhapatnam Steel Plant BF Coke Tender 2025 Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh - IS 550/NABL Tested, 50,000 MT

Tender Overview

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant invites offers for BF Coke in a total quantity of 50,000 MT (distributed as 20 rail rakes) to be delivered through the RINL Railway Siding (VSPS). The supplier must meet a minimum bid quantity of 15,000 MT and align with the delivery schedule specified in the ATC Annexures. A NABL-certified test report covering all technical parameters is mandatory, along with an accreditation certificate for the testing lab. The pre-qualification criteria distinguish between producers and suppliers, emphasizing production capacity of at least 30,000 MT/year and documented past supply of at least 15,000 MT in the last 5 years. An integrity pact must be uploaded with the bid, per buyer policy.

The procurement context centers on dedicated BF Coke supply for the steel plant, with rail-based delivery to optimize logistics and ensure consistent quality under specified parameters. The tender emphasizes test certification and traceable supplier credentials, making NABL-compliant testing a pivotal differentiator. The absence of a BOQ indicates itemized quantities are consolidated under the overall 50,000 MT target, with delivery adherence as a fatal condition. Unique aspects include rail-based delivery and mandatory NABL testing for all bids.

Keywords integration: tender in Visakhapatnam, RINL procurement, BF Coke supply, rail delivery, NABL testing, 50,000 MT tender, IS 550 compliance, VSPS siding.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Quantity: 50,000 MT total, 20 rakes; minimum bid quantity 15,000 MT (multiples of 2,500 MT per rake) and delivery per Annexure-I ATC.
• Delivery mechanism: through Railway rakes using RINL Siding Code VSPS.
• Pre-qualification (Producer): minimum capacity 30,000 MT/year; past supply of at least 15,000 MT in last 5 years with PO copies or completion certificates; NABL-compliant single test certificate covering all parameters; valid NABL accreditation for the testing lab.
• Pre-qualification (Supplier on behalf of producer): require Letter of Authority from BF Coke producer.
• Technical requirement: Annexure-IX to ATC specifies the technical parameters to be met; test certificate must cover all parameters.
• No BOQ items are listed; scope is consolidated under the 50,000 MT purchase.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Integrity Pact: Upload signed integrity pact per buyer policy with bid.
• Test Certification: Single NABL-accredited test report covering all parameters; lab accreditation certificate required.
• Production capacity requirement: 30,000 MT/year for producers; 15,000 MT past supply in last 5 years with PO/invoice or completion certificates.
• Delivery condition: Strict adherence to delivery schedule in Annexure-I ATC; non-conforming offers will be rejected.
• Quantity eligibility: Offers must be in multiples of 2,500 MT; minimum 15,000 MT eligible for evaluation.
• Delivery routing: Suppliers must supply via railway rakes to VSPS siding; ponding or partial compliance not permitted.
• Compliance with Annexure-IX specifications and overall IS/industry standards as applicable.