Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited Industrial Network Switch Tender KAIMUR Bihar 100FX 8-16 Ports 2025

Tender Overview

Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited invites bids for the supply of industrial network switches: 8 units of 100FX switches initially with a possible expansion to meet project scope (minimum 16 units 100FX noted in category). Estimated contract value is ₹2,618,420 with an EMD of ₹52,000. Location: KAIMUR (BHABUA), BIHAR, 802132. The procurement scope is strictly supply of goods; no installation services are indicated. The buyer reserves a 25% quantity variation during contract award and currency, with the delivery timeframe recalculated against base periods. A comprehensive online/DD/BC payment and performance security structure is described, with specific bank details for RTGS payments. This tender emphasizes precise financial and delivery terms, and requires bidders to align with option-based delivery and payment protocols. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of delivering standardized 100FX industrial switches under Power Grid procurement policies.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Industrial network switches with 100FX ports; initial requirement: 8 units, minimum quantity: 16 units across the contract.
• Estimated contract value: ₹2,618,420; EMD: ₹52,000.
• Delivery/option clause: Quantity may be increased up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity; delivery period adjusts by formula: (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Scope: Bid price includes all costs; procurement is for goods only (no turnkey services).
• EMD/PBG: EMD accepted via DD/BC/online RTGS to POWERGRID via PATNA; online payment requires transaction proof; online performance security accepted.
• Submission proofs: Hard copy of EMD proof to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/open date.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹52,000; payment options include DD in favour of POWERGRID, BC, or online RTGS/IB to POWERGRID; proof to be uploaded with bid; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days.
• Scope: Goods-only supply; no installation or services included.
• Payment terms: Online RTGS/IB transfers accepted; bidder must reference bid number and bidding entity during transfer; successful bidder may submit Performance Security online if preferred.
• Delivery terms: Option to extend delivery as per 25% quantity variance; delivery period calculations apply; minimum 30 days, extendable up to original delivery period.
• Documentation: While specific documents aren’t listed beyond EMD proofs, bidders should be prepared with standard corporate credentials and bid submission proofs per generic GeM/tender norms.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not explicitly specified in provided terms; standard bank/ERO procurement norms may apply.