Tender Title:

16f8ceca9 - Supply of Steel-35, GOST: 1050-74, Hot Rolled Forgeable Quality Steel

Issuing Authority:

Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence

Scope of Work and Objectives:

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Steel-35, GOST: 1050-74, Hot Rolled Forgeable Quality Steel in an annealed condition with a specified diameter of 100mm and lengths of 3000mm. The total quantity required is 96,225 units. This high-quality steel is essential for various applications within the defense manufacturing sector, aiming to reinforce national defense capabilities.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this tender, bidders must be registered entities with relevant industrial capability. Participants must demonstrate compliance with applicable manufacturing standards and norms, specifically regarding forgeable quality steel products. Experience in delivering similar steel specifications to government departments or large-scale industries would be advantageous.

Technical Requirements:

Bidders are required to provide steel that meets the stringent specifications defined under GOST: 1050-74. The quality should align with industry standards for hot rolled forgeable quality steel. Detailed technical data sheets, including chemical composition and mechanical properties, should accompany the bid to verify compliance with the specified standards.

Financial Requirements:

Bidders must submit a competitive pricing proposal as part of their tender submission. All prices must include applicable taxes and should consider bulk procurement discounts, given the large volume of steel required. Compliance with the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) norms is mandatory, where applicable.

Document Submission Details:

All tender documents, including bid proposals, technical specifications, and supporting certificates, should be submitted electronically via the designated procurement portal. Bidders must ensure that submission formats comply with the guidelines provided in the tender documentation.

Special Provisions:

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and may include defined benefits for such entities. Startups with innovative manufacturing processes or technology are also encouraged to apply, contributing to the overall push for domestic manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.

Evaluation Process:

The evaluation of bids will be conducted based on a combination of technical merit and pricing strategy. Priority will be given to submissions demonstrating compliance with technical requirements and offering competitive rates. A committee appointed by the Department of Defence Production will oversee the selection process, ensuring all evaluations uphold fairness and transparency.

Delivery Locations:

The delivery of steel products will be required at designated military and defense establishments as specified in the order confirmation. Bidders should be prepared to confirm their logistics capabilities to fulfill the delivery expectations in a timely manner.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding this tender, interested parties may reach out to the Department of Defence Production through the official contact channels listed on the procurement portal.