N/A Procurement: Refilling of Dissolved Acetylene and Nitrogen Cylinders Tender in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity pertains to industrial gas refilling services in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (462001), focusing on Dissolved Acetylene Gas and Nitrogen Gas refilling in cylinders. Estimated value is ₹25,000. The tender emphasizes supplier capabilities rather than a large-scale rollout, with no BOQ line items available. Key differentiation rests on compliance with buyer-specified terms such as local service presence and dedicated support constructs. The procurement appears to target providers capable of maintaining continuous gas refilling operations within the state and meeting service-level expectations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Gas types: Dissolved Acetylene Gas (IS:308-1988) and Nitrogen Gas in cylinders; unit of measure: Cubic Meter.
• No explicit quantity or delivery schedule disclosed; focus on compliance with IS standards and safe handling.
• Standards/certifications referenced: IS:308-1988 for acetylene handling; no further technical specs provided.
• Service prerequisites: local office in the state of the consignee, dedicated toll-free support, and an escalation matrix for service emergencies.
• Workforce and fleet commitments: at least 10% of required manpower on the provider’s payroll for a minimum of one year; supplier-owned vehicles must constitute 30% of the bid quantity.
• Documentation and certificates: mandatory upload of all required certificates as per bid document; failure to provide certificates could lead to rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity/duration adjustment: buyer can adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at issuance and remains eligible for adjustment within that bound.
• Payroll responsibility: service provider must pay staff salaries upfront and claim reimbursement from buyer with statutory documents.
• On-ground presence: service provider’s office must be located within the consignee’s state; documentary evidence required.
• Service support: dedicated toll-free number and a defined escalation matrix for post-award support.
• Vehicle ownership: 30% of bid quantity to be owned by the service provider or owner/partners; document proofs required.
• Documentation compliance: missing any required certificates may lead to bid rejection; refer to ATC/file attachments for full list.