Tender Title: Supply of Welding Electrodes for Bus Body Building Parts
Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6087538
Issuing Authority/Department: COAL INDIA LIMITED, Ministry of Coal

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Welding Electrodes for the construction of bus body building parts, meticulously adhering to the standards specified in IS 814:2004 (including the latest amendments). The total quantity required is 6,000 units of welding electrodes, specifically designed to match the technical demands of bus manufacturing.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Registration as a legal entity under the appropriate laws governing participation in government procurement.
• Technical ability and capacity to supply welding electrodes as specified in the tender documentation.
• Compliance with all relevant manufacturing and safety standards applicable to the supply of welding electrodes.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure that the supplied welding electrodes conform to the following technical specifications:

• Must meet the IS 814:2004 standards.
• Welding Electrode Specifications: Diameter of 4mm and length of 350mm.
• Compliance with any additional quality standards stipulated during the evaluation process.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to demonstrate their financial stability and capacity to fulfill the order, which may include providing the following:

• Financial statements for the last three fiscal years.
• Any additional documents as demanded by the Ministry during the evaluation phase.

Document Submission Details

All required documents must be submitted electronically via the designated portal. Bidders should ensure that:

• Submissions are made in the specified formats as detailed in the tender documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the technical and financial documents requested to avoid disqualification.

Special Provisions

This tender may include credits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and provisions that encourage Startups to participate, promoting local suppliers under the Make in India initiative.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of bids will be conducted based on:

• Technical compliance as per the required standards.
• Financial stability of bidders.
• Price consideration as a factor, assessed in line with the overall project budget.

Delivery Locations

The specific delivery locations will be clarified in the bid documents, ensuring that the awarded supplier can meet logistical requirements for the timely delivery of the welding electrodes.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the bid or further clarification, participants are encouraged to reach out through the official communication channels provided on the tender portal.

Additional Information

Participation in this tender requires adherence to all relevant regulatory compliance and safety norms associated with the manufacture and supply of welding materials. This ensures not only quality but also safety in the bus body construction process.