Visvesvaraya Iron And Steel Plant Ambulance BLS Type-C Tender Shimoga Karnataka AIS-125 2026

Tender Overview

Visvesvaraya Iron And Steel Plant (Steel Authority Of India Limited) in Shimoga, Karnataka invites bids for Ambulance (BLS) Type – C as per AIS-125 (Part 1) requirements. Scope: Supply of Goods for standard ambulances, with delivery within 120 days from order and an EMD of ₹15,000. Tender includes an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during and after contract at contracted rates, requiring GST-compliant invoicing via GeM. This procurement emphasizes AIS-125 compliance, vehicle configuration, and standard medical equipment readiness.

• Key differentiators: AIS-125 Type-C ambulance configuration, GeM-based price discovery (reverse auction), and MSE/startup preference relaxation with maintained technical standards.
• Location-specific context: government-grade ambulance supply for SAIL operations in Karnataka, with delivery obligations and GST disclosures aligned to mandatory GST invoicing rules.
• Unique aspects: explicit delivery timeline, inspection at VISP post-receipt, and prohibition on price bids within technical offer.
• Critical outcome: bidders must meet stringent vehicle, safety, and medical equipment specifications while aligning to delivery and payment terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Ambulance category: AIS-125 (Part 1) Type – C; vehicle category and wheel drive type to be specified per tender.
• Performance metrics: Maximum engine output (kW) at rated RPM; kerb weight with 90% fuel; maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW = kerb weight + payload).
• Comfort & medical readiness: Air conditioning, number of attendant seats (including driver), number of stretchers, and main stretcher features.
• Medical electronics: number of 12V connections for medical devices in patient compartment.
• Warranty expectation: vehicle warranty time in years to be declared (exact term not provided in data).
• Documentation: mandatory GST-compliant invoice, GST portal payment confirmation, and supplier attestation for scope of supply (Only supply of goods).
• Delivery specifics: delivery window within 120 days from order; inspection at VISP after receipt.
• Bid constraints: no price quotes in technical bid; price discovery via reverse auction on GeM; EMD ₹15,000; 15% turnover relaxation for certain MSEs/startups but not exempt from quality/technical standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹15,000; non-payment or missubmission can disqualify bidders.
• Delivery: within 120 days from date of order; extended timelines governed by option clause (minimum 30 days).
• GST: must upload scanned GST invoice and GST portal screenshot confirming GST payment; GST details auto-population rules apply.
• Scope: bid price to include all cost components; only supply of goods.
• Eligibility: MSE/startups may receive turnover relaxation of 15% but must meet quality/technical specs.
• Documentation: GSTIN, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations (if applicable), and technical bid documents as required.
• Inspection: VISP will inspect upon receipt; no price bid formats with technical offer.
• Penalties/warranty: not explicitly stated; penalties might apply under standard procurement terms for delivery delays or non-compliance with AIS-125.