Tender Overview
The National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) invites bids for the procurement of an Oil Cooler Tube Bundle located in RUPNAGAR, PUNJAB. The scope is supply of goods only with an option to increase quantity up to 25% of the bid/contract quantity. The delivery period aligns with the original delivery order; extended time follows a calculated formula, with a minimum of 30 days. Tender terms require submission of NABL chemical composition and interchangeability certificates, plus a PO copy for spares related to XPS Bowl Mills. Vendors must provide their bank details at invoice submission. The initiative includes ATC clauses uploaded by the buyer and requires full compliance with tender documents.
Targeting suppliers of specialized engineering components and OEM spares, this tender emphasizes technical compatibility and certificate-backed interchangeability to ensure seamless integration with existing XPS Bowl Mills infrastructure. Unique aspects include certificate submissions, and the option to adjust quantity during and after contract execution. The absence of BOQ items suggests a fixed-scope or clarifications stage post-award. NFL procurement practices are geared toward ensuring traceable supply chains and verifiable material composition.
Keywords such as oil cooler tube bundle procurement in Rupnagar and NABL-compliant certificates are essential for bidders to align their technical submissions with NFL expectations.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: Oil Cooler Tube Bundle (Category: Oil Cooler Components) with a supply-only scope.
- Certificates: NABL chemical composition certificate; interchangeability certificate confirming compatibility with in-service units.
- Documentation: Include PO Copy for XPS Bowl Mills spares; provide latest bank details (bank mandate or cancelled cheque copy on letterhead).
- ATC/Clauses: Buyer-uploaded ATC document; adherence to all terms and conditions, including the 25% option clause on quantity.
- Delivery/Delivery Terms: Delivery schedule should reflect original order dates; time extensions governed by the formula: (Increased quantity รท Original quantity) ร Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- Pricing Scope: Bid price must include all cost components as โScope of Supplyโ (Only supply of goods).
- Quality/Traceability: Certificates and material traceability must be verifiable; no specification implies strict certificate-based verification.
- Relevant Context: No BOQ items available; bidder must rely on scope and certificate requirements as primary technical criteria.
