Tender Overview
Bhilai Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, invites bids for DVM based tundish refractories including working lining, backup lining, and cover lining for billets at CK1, CK2 and CV1 of the SMS-3 caster. The procurement covers three item sets with scheduled deliveries: SET 1: 660 sets total (200 by 31.03.2026; 460 by 31.03.2027), SET 2: 27 sets (9 by 31.03.2026; 18 by 31.03.2027), and SET 3: 50 sets (5 by 31.03.2026; 45 by 31.03.2027). Estimated contract value is implied by quantity across sets; the EMD is ₹3,500,000. Location: DURG, CHHATTISGARH 490001. The scope emphasizes supply-and-apply refractory materials per the BOM, including patching and assembly components such as turbostop, impact pads, ladle shrouds, and covering compounds. An option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation with corresponding delivery time recalculation, extending delivery up to original limits. Vendor must be Indian refractory manufacturers.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Item codes and descriptions include: 71511000000006, 71511000000027, 71511000000009 with detailed components for working lining, backup lining, and cover lining serving CK1/CK2/CV1 of SMS-3. Deliveries align to two dates: 31.03.2026 and 31.03.2027 for respective sets. Mandated content comprises working/permanent lining, turbostop, rammi ng mass, anchors, ceramic fiber board, low cement castable, and gasket assemblies. No standalone BOQ items; emphasis on complete tundish refractory sets and backing materials.
- Eligibility and technical criteria require Indian manufacturers of refractories (Class-I or Class-II local) and compliance with buyer-added specifications for supply-and-apply contracts. The scope includes turnkey delivery with specified components and installation readiness.
- Delivery scheduling follows staged targets; acceptance depends on successful deployment by the two cut-off dates and conformity to the special terms and conditions (ATC) governing extensions and option-based quantity changes.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount: ₹3,500,000 as specified; submission in approved form with bid.
- Delivery timeline: Sets deliver by 31.03.2026 and 31.03.2027; optional quantity adjustments up to ±25% with proportional delivery extension.
- Eligibility criteria: Indian refractory manufacturer; documentary evidence required to qualify for techno-commercial evaluation.
- Payment terms and penalties: To be as per Buyer Added Terms; confirm terms in ATC and contract award. Ensure compliance with ISI/ISO where applicable and OEM authorizations if required.
- Documentation required: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid, and OEM authorization (as applicable).