Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited Filler Wire AWS ER 90S-B3/317L Procurement 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited under the Department of Atomic Energy. Procurement: Filler wires and coated electrodes including AWS ER 90S-B3, SFA 5.28, sizes 1.6 mm × 500 mm, 2.4 mm × 500 mm, AWS ER 317L SFA 5.9 2.4 mm × 500 mm, and Coated Welding Electrode AWS E317L SFA 5.4 2.5 mm × 350 mm. Scope: Supply of goods only; no installation. Delivery terms: Flexible quantity adjustment up to 25% during contract; delivery period linked to original delivery timeframe with calculation for extended quantity, minimum 30 days, as per option clause. This is a GeM-custom bid with pre-registered brands required. Location unspecified; emphasis on high-integrity welding consumables. Unique terms include brand pre-registration and post-submission query handling on GeM portal.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names and categories: Welding consumables (filler wires and coated electrodes).
• Sizes/quantities: 1.6 mm × 500 mm, 2.4 mm × 500 mm, 2.4 mm × 500 mm (ER 90S-B3 and ER 317L), 2.5 mm × 350 mm (E317L electrode).
• Standards/_certifications: AWS/SFA 5.28, AWS/SFA 5.9, ASME BPVC Section II Part C referenced; ISI/ISO not specified.
• Delivery/quantity flexibility: Option clause allows ±25% quantity with prorated delivery extension; minimum extension time 30 days.
• Brand/compliance: GeM pre-registered brands required for custom bid category; use pre-approved brand list.
• ATC/communication: All bid-related communications via GeM portal; non-mandatory for the buyer to respond to emails outside GeM.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not specified in data; bidders should prepare standard tender EMD as per GeM custom bid norms.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period governed by original delivery order; extended delivery time computation detailed in option clause with minimum 30 days.
• Payment terms: Not specified; scope states “Only supply of Goods.”
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, technical compliance certificates may be required per GeM ATC guidance.
• Warranty/penalties: Not detailed; standard contract penalties and LD to be as per GeM terms.