Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited GMAW Welding Wire Tender Trichy Tamil Nadu ER70S-A1/ER90S-B91/ER90S-B3/ER80S-B2 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), targeting GMAW welding wires in grades ER70S-A1, ER90S-B91, ER90S-B3, and ER80S-B2, with diameters 1.6 mm and 2.0 mm. The scope is limited to the supply of goods to BHEL Trichy Stores, Boiler Project HPBP, Trichy 620014. The contract includes an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, either at the initial award or during the contract currency. The delivery timeline is linked to the original delivery period, with adjustments calculated by a defined formula, and a minimum of 30 days. The bid must address GST and invoicing to the consignee, with post-receipt/warranty terms and inspection by nominated agencies. This tender focuses on electrical and welding consumables supply for heavy industry applications.

Operational emphasis includes: maintaining supply continuity, strict invoicing in consignee name with GSTIN, and adherence to post-dispatch/pre-dispatch inspections as applicable. The documentation must reflect bidder financial standing (no liquidation), and the warranty window is 1 year from final acceptance or commissioning.

This tender is positioned within the BHEL procurement framework under the Department of Heavy Industry, with delivery in Tamil Nadu and acceptance testing aligned to AS PER WCPI/AT BHEL conventions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: GMAW welding wires (grades ER70S-A1, ER90S-B91, ER90S-B3, ER80S-B2) compatible with 1.6 mm and 2.0 mm diameters.
• Delivery location: BHEL Trichy Stores, Boiler Project HPBP, Trichy 620014.
• Option clause: Quantity may increase up to 25% of bid quantity at contracted rates; extended delivery period formula applies with minimum 30 days.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspection via nominated agency or BHEL as specified; progression through WCPI/AT BHEL protocols.
• Warranty: 1 year warranty from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning, whichever applicable.
• Invoicing: Invoice must be in consignee name with GSTIN; upload GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation on GeM.
• Scope of supply: Bid price must include all costs for supply of goods (no installation outside defined scope).
• Certificates/Documentation: Upload required certificates; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• GST: GST applicability to be verified by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to maximum quoted GST.
• Delivery terms: Delivery commencement from the last date of original delivery order; option period may extend as per clause.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial viability: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking with bid.
• GST compliance: GST to be checked by bidder; reimbursement aligned to actuals or applicable rates with a cap on GST percent.
• Invoicing orientation: Invoices must be raised in the consignee name with GSTIN; scanned GST invoice and GST portal payment proof to be uploaded on GeM.
• Delivery scope: Scope limited to supply of goods; installation/commissioning only as applicable within the contract.
• Inspection & acceptance: Pre-dispatch inspection (if selected) and post-receipt inspection at consignee site; acceptance test as per AT BHEL.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from acceptance; OEM warranty certificates to be provided.
• Quantity variation: Up to 25% quantity change at contracted rates; scheduling aligned with original delivery period and extended time calculation.
• Payment terms: As per GeM process; subject to GST outcomes and consignee invoicing requirements.