Rourkela Steel Plant LOX Liquid Oxygen Tender 99.60% Purity IS 309 Compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Rourkela Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) invites bids for Liquid Oxygen (LOX) supply with strict purity and delivery requirements to the RSP location in Sundargarh, Odisha. The contract contemplates a total of 10,000 Tons LOX to be delivered in cryogenic tankers at a rate of per cubic meter (1 Ton ≈ 0.877 m³), with minimum purity 99.60% and zero hydrocarbons. The bidder must quote GST-inclusive prices per cubic meter, with an EMD of ₹5,00,000. A 50 Ton/day production capability is mandatory for bidders, reflecting high-volume cryogenic delivery capacity. This procurement falls under the Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid (V3) conforming to IS 309 category, emphasizing IS 309 Grade and tank delivery compliance. The option clause permits quantity fluctuation up to ±25%, at contracted rates, across the contract term, with delivery periods calculated against the original schedule and minimum 30 days added when exercised. Unique aspects include LOX purity standard, tankers transport, and verified government/PSU supply history as part of eligibility. This is a targeted, high-volume, government-sector LOX procurement opportunity in Odisha.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• LOX purity: 99.60% minimum with zero traces of hydrocarbons
• Delivery mode: LOX supplied in tankers to Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP); transportation included
• UOM and quantity: pricing per cubic meter; total requirement 10,000 Tons; 1 Ton ≈ 0.877 m³
• Standard/Category: IS 309 (V3) conforming to oxygen, compressed gas and liquid supply; category claims generic but specification mentions IS 309 clause 4 grade
• Form and mode of supply: liquid oxygen in cryogenic tankers; includes transportation to site
• Quality control: purity and trace testing to ensure 99.60% min; documented in supplier’s QA
• Eligibility triggers: manufacturer of LOX with minimum 50 Ton/day production capability; prior supply of ≥3,000 Tons in a calendar year to government/PSU entities with corroborating PO/Completion certificates

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,00,000 (security deposit) as per tender terms
• Delivery window: terms allow price and quantity adjustments with the option clause (±25%) and extended delivery timelines if required
• Payment terms: typical government tender terms to be defined in final contract; invoice in consignee name with GSTIN of consignee
• Experience/turnover: minimum annual LOX production capacity of 50 Ton/day; demonstrated supply of at least 3,000 Tons in a year to central/state government or PSU
• Documentation: PO/Completion certificates for previous SAIL or government supply; GST/PAN and technical compliance documents as specified
• Warranty/penalties: standard LD mechanisms to be defined in final contract; ATC clauses include delivery and quantity variation handling