IOCL Panipat Refinery Cooling Water Line Replacement Tender Panipat Haryana 2026 IS 550/IS 550-? 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Panipat Refinery, for the replacement of the cooling water line from Cooling Tower 2 to the DHDS unit at the Panipat refinery and petrochemical complex, Panipat, Haryana. Estimated value is ₹34,27,21,214.54 with an EMD of ₹86,000. The contract allows a 25% adjustment in quantity or duration at issue, with continued bidder acceptance. The bid notes Make in India local content and MSE purchase preference provisions, and requires compliance with overall contract obligations, including liability and sub-contracting controls.

Key differentiators include a clear preference regime for MSEs and Class 1 local suppliers, and a strong assignment/sub-contracting framework ensuring liability remains with the seller. The project scope focuses on critical cooling water infrastructure for the refining process at Panipat.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No itemized BOQ or technical specifications are published. However, bidders should prepare to address a piping/line replacement project connecting Cooling Tower 2 to the DHDS unit, with emphasis on reliability and compatibility with existing refinery systems. The tender highlights 25% flexibility in volume and duration, and requires bidder readiness for contract modifications, while ensuring non-assignment and non-sub-contracting protections. The procurement also embeds Make in India/local-content considerations and MSE purchase preferences, with documentation to prove eligibility.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

Mandatory elements include EMD of ₹86,000, and acceptance of 25% quantity/duration adjustment. Bidders must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy and may be required to provide an undertaking. The contract prohibits assignment or sub-contracting without IOCL’s written consent, while preserving joint liability. Purchase preferences apply to eligible MSEs and Class 1 local suppliers with documented local content and OEM location details. Compliance documentation and standards, if any, will be requested during bid evaluation.