Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited MS Electrode E-7018 Tender 2.5x350mm & 4x450mm at BHEL HERP VARANASI 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), operating under the Department of Heavy Industry, seeks supply of MS electrodes per AWS A5.1 E-7018 in two sizes: 2.5 x 350 mm and 4 x 450 mm for delivery to BHEL/HERP store, VARANASI. The requested quantities are 5,000 NOS for the 2.5x350 mm size and 40,000 NOS for the 4x450 mm size, totaling 45,000 NOS. The scope is strictly supply only; material test certificates must accompany each delivery, and pre-dispatch inspection is not specified, while post-receipt inspection will be at the consignee site. The supplier must align with AWS A5.1 E-7018 specifications and ensure delivery to the BHEL/HERP VARANASI store. The ATC requires certificates and material test reports, with inspection conducted by a nominated agency. This tender includes a flexible quantity clause and GST considerations as per bidder liability. The opportunity targets vendors capable of high-volume electrode supply under strict quality controls.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: M.S. electrode per AWS A5.1 E-7018
• Sizes: 2.5 x 350 mm (EV90102000, 5,000 NOS) and 4 x 450 mm (EV90102000, 40,000 NOS)
• Delivery location: BHEL/HERP store, VARANASI
• Inspection: Post-receipt at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable per ATC; material tests to be done by Buyer’s lab
• Documentation: Material Test Certificate required with each supply; certificates/documents to be uploaded with bid; GST is bidder’s responsibility
• Compliance: Must conform to AWS A5.1 E-7018 standard; delivery schedules may be adjusted per option clause
• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during order and currency of contract
• Quality acceptance: MTCs will be sole criteria for acceptance
• Payment terms: Not specified in ATC; GST reimbursement as per actuals or prevailing rates
• Delivery timing: Calculated per option clause; minimum 30 days for additional delivery time if extended
• Warranty/after-sales: Not specified; test and acceptance criteria are defined by lab results

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in the data; bidders should prepare as per ATC requirements
• Delivery: Supply only; delivery to BHEL/HERP VARANASI store
• Documents: Must include Material Test Certificates (MTC); GST registration and relevant certifications
• Certificate requirements: AWS/A5.1 E-7018 conformity; material test reports to be produced by Buyer’s lab
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch not applicable per ATC
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankrupt; submit undertaking
• Option clause: Quantity may vary ±25% at contracted rates; extended delivery time as per formula (minimum 30 days)
• GST: Bidder responsible for GST; reimbursement as actuals or lower rate as applicable
• Acceptance criteria: MTC results are the sole acceptance criterion; non-conforming lots may be rejected
• Warranty/penalties: Not specified; penalties/LD not detailed in ATC