IOCL Haldia Refinery Viscosity Enhancing Additive Treatment Program Tender 2026 VG30 to VG40 - CIOCL/IOCL procurement 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with Indian Oil Corporation Limited for Supply and Services for Viscosity Enhancing Additive Treatment Program upgrading VG30 to VG40 grade bitumen at the Haldia Refinery, West Bengal. The estimated contract value is ₹234,123,887.08 with an EMD of ₹586,000. The scope centers on specialized additive treatment services, with an emphasis on technical execution at refinery scale and compliance with IOCL procurement policies, including MSE purchase preference for eligible bidders.

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited
• Location: Haldia, West Bengal
• Product/Service: Viscosity Enhancing Additive Treatment for VG30 to VG40 Bitumen
• Estimated value: ₹234,123,887.08; EMD: ₹586,000
• Key differentiator: MSE purchase preference eligibility and service delivery at refinery site
• Unique aspects: Service provider must align with IOCL payment and employment-document requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No explicit product specifications are published in the tender text. However, critical data points exist: the project targets viscosity enhancement of VG30 to VG40 grade bitumen at IOCL Haldia, with a substantial estimated contract value signaling a large-scale industrial service engagement. The absence of BOQ items suggests a service-centric engagement requiring technical capability in additive treatment programs, process compatibility with refinery operations, and adherence to IOCL terms.

• Estimated contract value: ₹234,123,887.08
• EMD: ₹586,000
• Location: IOCL Haldia Refinery, West Bengal
• Service type: Viscosity enhancement for bitumen grade upgrade
• Policy context: MSE procurement preference and supplier eligibility
• Payment framework: Detailed in Terms and Conditions; salary payment clause for deployed staff

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹586,000; must be submitted as per IOCL terms
• MSE Preference: Eligible bidders may receive price matching opportunities if within defined margin; bidders must be service providers/manufacturers
• Sub-contracting: Requires prior written consent from IOCL; joint and several liability retained by the primary bidder
• Employment clause: Service providers must pay staff first and claim reimbursement with statutory documents
• Documentation: Upload required certificates/documents; failure to submit may lead to rejection
• Financial standing: Bidder should not be undergoing liquidation or bankruptcy; must provide undertaking
• Compliance: Upload all certificates and documents sought; adherence to bid document terms and ATC/Corrigendum
• Payment terms and delivery timelines are specified in contract documents; procurement follows center-wide policies