Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited battery procurement Visakhapatnam 36V 300Ah IS 5154-1980 Dry Tray 5mm | Buyback 2026

Tender Overview

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited seeks supply of 36V, 300Ah lead-acid batteries for Visakhapatnam operations. The tender enforces a buyback policy: old batteries are exchanged for new, with collection from VSP stores within three months of acceptance. Bidders must supply batteries in a dry, uncharged condition in a 5mm thick metal tray with proper lifting arrangements protected against corrosion, and the new units must bear serial numbers and month of manufacturing not older than six months from supply. Inspection and acceptance follow the bidder’s offer and agreed parameters. The process references GCC and the Detailed Terms on VSP, with restrictions on offers from blocked IPs and emphasis on fixed scope. A specific emphasis on making/model documentation is required; deviations are not entertained. The procurement is governed by VSP terms and standard bid ATC.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Batteries, Lead-Acid, 36V, 300Ah
• Tray specification: 5mm metal tray per IS 5154-1980, Amendment-1, corrosion-protected
• Buyback policy: Old batteries to be supplied by bidder; equal number collected within three months
• Identification: Serial numbers embossed on battery casings; supply with month/year of manufacture within six months prior to supply
• Delivery condition: Dry and uncharged, ready for installation; lifting arrangements provided
• Inspection/acceptance: Per offer and technical clarifications; attention to catalogue accuracy and Make/Model in offers
• Quality & standards: IS 5154-1980 compliance; GCC terms apply; no scope deviation accepted
• Submission discipline: Offer must specify Make/Model with technical catalogues; common IP restrictions apply

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• GCC/DTITSC compliance applies; deviations not allowed
• EMD: Not specified in provided data; bidders should verify on tender portal
• Delivery timeline: Not explicitly stated; refer to GCC terms
• Payment terms: Not specified here; will follow GCC Detailed Terms
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified in data; check tender terms
• Bidder restrictions: No bids from blocked IP addresses; confirm purchase terms on submission
• Documentation: Supply Make/Model with brochures; ensure serial numbers and manufacturing month data with supply
• Buyback conditions: Three-month collection of old batteries; equal exchange for new units