Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited Resiglass Tape Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2026 IS 550 NABL ISO Lab 2026

Tender Overview

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited invites bids for procurement of Resiglass Tape at VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh. The tender contemplates a single source purchase with potential to split quantity into two sources under MII/PPP policies, ensuring L1 price matching. Inspection will occur at the RINL Central Stores, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. An option clause allows a ±25% quantity adjustment during contract execution, with delivery timelines linked to the final delivery order date and extended periods. The project emphasizes compliance with government-lab testing standards and local Make in India eligibility, with preference to MSEs and Class-1 Local Suppliers. The ATC specifies government-approved lab TC, potentially NABL, and ISO-capable suppliers. The absence of a BOQ implies itemized scope is defined in the bid document.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Resiglass Tape for industrial use within steel plant operations
• Inspection: at RINL Visakhapatnam Steel Plant; testing certificates from Govt/Govt approved Lab or NABL-accredited Lab or Manufacturer’s lab if ISO-certified
• Source: strictly ONE source preferred; bid may be split to two sources per MII/PPP with price matching
• Quality documents: TC/TCs required; certificates to accompany bid
• Additional terms: delivery schedule subject to VSP production/storage needs; price remains fixed
• Delivery: as per bid document with potential schedule revisions
• Certification: adherence to applicable standards in the bid document
• Vendor type: fallback to Make in India and MSE preferences included

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchase quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25%; extended time computed as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days
• Delivery & Schedule: Delivery timelines are per bid document; RINL may revise schedules without altering price/terms
• Inspection/TC: Test Certificates from Govt/Govt approved Lab or NABL/accredited lab or ISO-certified manufacturer lab
• Source & Preference: One primary source; two-source split allowed per MII policy; MSE/Make in India Class-1 locals receive purchase preference upon eligibility and price matching
• Negotiation: RINL reserves right to negotiate with tenderers
• Documentation: Gem Bid Document must be stamped and signed; submission must include required certification and lab test evidence