Salem Steel Plant Bearings Tender 2025 – ISI/GB Standards, GeM, 26 Items, 4-180 Day Delivery

Tender Overview

Salem Steel Plant, a unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), invites bids for a range of bearing components and related hardware. The scope covers 26 items including diverse bearings (e.g., 6215, 6220 2Z, 6306, R3 ZZ, 22210 KC3, 6004 2Z, 6024 2RSC3, 7309 ball angular contact, NU215 cylindrical roller, and SPH roller variants) and associated flange housing units (UCF 213 D1, UCF 218 D1). The estimated value and exact quantities are not specified in the tender data, but the contract contemplates multiple item delivery with quantity flexibilities. The procurement is conducted through GeM with price-agreement constraints and delivery timelines aligned to item classification. The bid emphasizes firm prices till supply completion and item-wise L1 evaluation, with optional quantity adjustments of up to 25% during or after contract formation. Unique aspects include MII/MSE preference eligibility and a mixed delivery window (4 weeks for some items; 180 days for others).

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: BEARING 6215, BEARING 6220 2Z BALL, BEARING 6306, BEARING R3 ZZ, BEARING 22210 K C3, BEARING NO 6316 2Z, BEARING 6004 2Z BALL D SHIELD, BEARING NO 6024 2RSC3, BEARING 7309 BALL ANG CONT, BEARING NU215 CYL ROLLER, BEARING 22216 W33 C3 SPH ROLLER D ROW, BEARING 22218C3 SPH ROLLER D ROW, BEARING 22218 K C3, BEARING 22230 W33 SPH ROLLER D ROW, BEARING 22220 CC C3 W33, BEARING 22224 CC C3 W33, BEARING 2312 K C3, BEARING NO 22232CC W33, BEARING NO 23040CCW33, BEARING NO 23056 CC C3 W33, BEARING 23064 CC C3 W33, BEARING 61916 2RS1, FLANGE HOUSING UCF 213 D1, FLANGE HOUSING UCF 218 D1, BEARING 22213 K C3, BEARING 22224 K C3
• Delivery timelines: 4 weeks for specific items (sl. nos 1,3,4,5,7,10,14,20,23,24,25); 180 days for remaining items
• Pricing obligation: FOB Salem Steel Plant basis in GeM including packing, forwarding, freight, insurance, and all taxes/duties; prices must be firm till completion
• Payment terms: 100% payment within 30 days after receipt and acceptance at Salem Stores
• Quality/standards: Deviation allowed only if attached separately; bidders must adhere to item-wise specification
• Preference: MII/MSE preference subject to valid Udyam NSIC certificates; PPP policy governing eligibility
• EMD scope: Varies by item; Rs. 5,000 for specific items; Rs. 1,000 for others; Rs. 15,000 if quoting all items; alternative Bid Securing Declaration allowed
• Tender structure: 26 total items; BOQ lacks explicit quantity data; item-wise L1 evaluation governs award

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery schedule: 4 weeks for selected items; 180 days for others; option to extend delivery by up to original delivery period following quantity variations
• EMD / security: Rs. 5,000 for some items, Rs. 1,000 for others; Rs. 15,000 if all items; MSME exemptions via Udyam NSIC
• Payment terms: 100% within 30 days of receipt/acceptance at Salem Stores
• Inclusion: P&F, freight, insurance and taxes included in bid price; no price bid format to be attached; item-wise L1 evaluation
• Bid security alternative: Bid Securing Declaration allowed
• MII/MSE policy: Preference contingent on valid MII/Udyam certification; quantity distribution per PPP guidelines
• Deviations: Any specification deviation must be attached separately; otherwise, supply per specification
• Submission scope: Only supply of goods; no service or installation clause specified