Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Limited Repair & Replacement of Refractory Lining Suphala Plant Trombay Mumbai MAHARASHTRA 2026

Tender Overview

Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Department Of Fertilizers, invites bids for the repair, maintenance and installation work related to the replacement of refractory lining along with material inside the furnace at Suphala plant, Trombay Unit, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Estimated contract value not disclosed; scope includes refractory lining replacement and internal furnace works under a defined SOW. Key differentiators include a flexible quantity/duration option (up to ±25%), performance-based LD structures, and a 5% security deposit. The award will be governed by NIT terms and HSE requirements aligned to the project. This procurement targets qualified fabricators/thermal repair specialists with plant-level execution capabilities in a Mumbai-based refinery setting.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specs listed in the tender data; LOI references repair and installation of refractory lining inside a furnace at Suphala plant, Trombay Unit, Mumbai.
• Critical financial terms include a 5% Security Deposit (SD) of the basic contract value, payable within 14 days after WO issue; SD/PBG return upon fulfillment.
• Liquidated damages apply: 0.5% of contract value per week for delays, max 5% (with higher LD if contract allows) and up to 10% for extreme delays beyond 25% of completion period.
• Payment terms: 100% payment on 30th day from receipt of invoice after successful completion and submission of required documents.
• Bank Guarantee: Rs 500 non-judicial stamp in RCF format; BG valid for 24 months WO validity + 12 months warranty + 60 days.
• Variation clause: Commercial option clause allows ±25% change in contract quantity or duration at issue of contract, and post-issue adjustments limited to 25%.
• HSE compliance and other ATC terms apply as per NIT.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly stated; SD at 5% of basic contract value to be provided within 14 days of WO issue.
• Delivery/Completion: Completion within the stipulated period; LD levied for delays as described (0.5% per week, max 5-10%).
• Payment: 100% payment on 30th day after submission of invoice and documents; corrected invoices also cleared on 30th day from resubmission.
• Documentation: Bank guarantee on Rs 500/- stamp paper; WOs contain warranty/AMC terms; SD refundable on full contractual completion.
• Eligibility: Experience in furnace refractory repair/installation preferred; adherence to HSE and NIT terms; OEM authorizations not explicitly listed but likely required by ATC.
• Penalties: LD for delays; maximum stipulated above; security deposit remains until contractual obligations and warranty completion.
• Misc: No BOQ items; contract quantity duration adjustment possible by 25% under option clause.