Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited Calibration Services Tender 2025 - Onsite NABL Lab & Buyer Premises Calibration, IS & Standards

Tender Overview

The procurement by Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited targets onsite and NABL-lab calibration services for a range of instruments including voltage, current, power (AC/DC), frequency, power factor, phase angle, resistance, and temperature. The contract duration is 2 years with a total estimated value of ₹3,488,670 and an EMD of ₹70,000. The scope spans calibration at buyer premises and NABL-accredited labs, aligning with the organization’s multi-site maintenance strategy. A key differentiator is the mandatory mix of onsite and lab calibrations under a single rate contract, with an emphasis on meeting POWERGRID policy and procedure guidelines. The opportunity emphasizes a non-divisible contract awarded to a qualified bidder, with a minimum local content requirement of 60% and MSE purchase preferences under GEM. The tender is issued under a single-stage envelope process, with quantity/duration adjustments allowed up to 25% during contract issuance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Calibration services across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains; includes Voltage, Current, Power (AC/DC), Frequency, Power Factor, Phase Angle, Resistance, Temperature calibrations.
• Coverage locations: Buyer premises and NABL-lab facilities; specific site details not disclosed.
• Compliance indicators: alignment to internal Power Grid Works & Procurement Policy; adherence to QR annexures and bidder forms labeled in ATC.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹3,488,670; EMD ₹70,000; payment via Power Grid gateway or contract performance guarantees (BG or online).
• Delivery/acceptance: final billing contingent on Engineer-in-Charge certification and GST invoice submission.
• Special conditions: 2-year tenure, non-divisible scope, 60% minimum local content, and reservation for Class-I bidders; WPP&P documents available for reference but not binding to bidder rights.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Duration: 2 years; currency and detailed payment terms to be defined in contract.
• EMD: ₹70,000 via online gateway or as per ATC; alternative security deposit arrangements may apply.
• Local content: minimum 60%; declaration required on letterhead per ATC Annexure.
• Bid submission: single stage, non-divisible package; MSE purchase preference as per GEM rules.
• Performance security: options include BG format or online payment gateway; or 5% deduction from first bill as security deposit in lieu of CPG.
• Certification: acceptance contingent on Engineer-In-Charge certification and GST-compliant invoicing; QR documents to be uploaded as per Annexure A.