Food Corporation Of India Helium Gas Refilling Tender 99.999% Purity Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

Food Corporation Of India under the Department Of Food And Public Distribution invites bids for refilling of industrial gases in cylinders specifically Helium Gas purified to 99.995% with a stated estimated value of ₹206,500. The tender lacks a defined location in the data, and no BOQ items are listed. A key differentiator is the mandatory purity threshold of 99.999% or better (ATC). Bidders should assess volume requirements, cylinder handling, and compliance with high-purity gas refill processes. This procurement targets suppliers capable of consistent cylinder refills adhering to stringent purity standards. The absence of a BOQ suggests scope alignment with standard refill operations and potential quantity adjustments per contract terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Helium gas refilling in cylinders for industrial use
• Purity requirement: 99.999% or better (per ATC)
• Initial specification per tender data: Helium purified to 99.995% in title plus 99.999%+ per ATC clause
• Estimated value: ₹206,500
• Quantity/Volume: Not disclosed; potential volume fluctuation allowed under contract terms
• Quality controls: Gas purity verification, cylinder integrity checks, compliant filling procedures
• Contract flexibility: Buyer added option to adjust contract quantity/duration up to ±25% during issue and post-issuance
• Standards/Compliance: Explicit purity standard in ATC; must meet higher purity threshold for delivery
• Delivery/Installation: Details not specified; plan for cylinder refilling operations within standard logistics framework

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in tender data
• Purity requirement: 99.999% or better helium cylinders (ATC)
• Quantity/Duration adjustment: Contract quantity or duration may be revised by up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance
• Documentation: Not explicitly listed in data; bidders should anticipate standard corporate documents (GST, PAN, experience proofs, financials) per typical refinery/industrial gas tenders
• Delivery timeline: Not specified; bidders should prepare for standard delivery windows and discuss upon contract award
• Penalties/Warranty: Not specified in data; ensure inquiry on LD/penalties with ATC during bid clarification
• Evaluation criteria: Based on purity compliance, capacity to meet refill cycle, and supplier credibility for high-purity gas handling