RINL Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited SS Pipe Procurement Air Recuperator Tubing 51x2.6mm 4000mm 2026

Tender Overview

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) invites bids for procurement of air recuperator stainless steel pipes. The item identified is a seamless SS pipe with an outer diameter of 51 mm, wall thickness of 2.6 mm, and length 4000 mm. The contract contemplates a single product category under the RINL-VSP procurement program, with pre-despatch inspection by a third-party agency appointed by the buyer. Key evaluation criteria include government lab test certificates for chemical and mechanical properties and strict conformity to the attached technical specification. The scope emphasizes high-purity, corrosion-resistant SS material suitable for recovery air systems, with supplier readiness for mandatory inspection and certification. Unique conditions include option for review of documentation and authorization from principal manufacturer where applicable.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item: Air recuperator SS pipes (procurement) per attached technical specification.
• Pipe geometry: Seamless SS tubes with OD 51 mm and wall thickness 2.6 mm; length 4000 mm.
• Certification: Test certificates from a Government or Government-approved laboratory for chemical and mechanical properties.
• Inspection: Pre-despatch inspection by a 3rd party agency appointed by Buyer (RINL-VSP); submit inspection calls and internal test reports 15–30 days before scheduled delivery.
• Documentation: Signed technical specification document, signed bid document on all pages, OEM authorization if quoting via dealer, and eligibility documents for MSE/MII benefits.
• Compliance: Manufacturing strictly to the technical specification attached; emphasis on material traceability and ISO-like quality norms may be implied.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Documentation: Submit signed technical specification and bid documents; OEM authorization for channel partners; MSE/MII related documents as applicable.
• Inspection & Testing: 3rd party pre-despatch inspection; government lab test certificates required for chemical and mechanical properties.
• Delivery & Evaluation: Delivery schedule aligned with purchase order; acceptance contingent on successful inspection and test certificates.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to all ATC clauses, including documentation submission timelines and eligibility criteria; no reliance on incomplete data.
• Warranties & Penalties: Not explicitly stated; compliance with technical specs and timely dispatch are implicit evaluation factors.