BHEL Haridwar Issues GeM Bid for 65 Units of Industrial Pressure Gauges

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP), Haridwar, has invited global bids through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the supply of industrial-grade Pressure Vacuum/Compound Gauges.

The procurement is designated for the Adani Project, necessitating strict adherence to technical specifications and customer-approved vendor lists.

 

Key Bid Specifications & Deadlines

BHEL is seeking high-precision instruments featuring stainless steel Bourdon tubes designed for surface mounting with bottom connections.

Parameter	Details
Bid Number	GEM/2025/B/7034327
Item Category	Pressure Gauge Vacuum/Compound (HW7310199022)
Total Quantity	65 Pieces
Bid End Date/Time	January 13, 2026 (14:00:00)
Bid Offer Validity	90 Days
Delivery Period	90 Days from Contract Start

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Preferential Procurement & Evaluation

The tender incorporates the Government of India’s push for self-reliance through Make In India (MII) and MSE preferences.

• Make In India (MII): Class 1 and Class 2 local suppliers are eligible. Purchase preference is available for bidders with local content within L1 + 20%.

• MSE Preference: Micro and Small Enterprises enjoy a 15% price band preference.

• Evaluation Method: Total value-wise evaluation with a Reverse Auction (RA) enabled (H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination rule applies).

• Payment Terms: Structured by enterprise size: 45 days for MSEs, 60 days for Medium Enterprises, and 90 days for Non-MSMEs.

 

Critical Instructions for Bidders

1. Vendor Approval: All items must be sourced from BHEL’s customer-approved vendors. Non-approved vendors must submit credentials for customer review; price bids will only open upon approval.

2. Quality Assurance: Original Guarantee Certificates (18 months) and Test Certificates as per specifications/drawings are mandatory.

3. BHEL Suvidha Portal: Successful Indian vendors must upload dispatch and invoice details on the BHEL Suvidha Portal prior to shipping.

4. Breach of Contract: A recovery of 10% of the contract value may be made in case of a breach of contract.

5. TPIA Inspection: While BHEL covers Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) charges, penalties (visit charges) apply if re-inspections are caused by vendor lapses.