SJVN Limited Issues GeM Tender for Supply of Bearings at 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station

Jhakri: Public sector power generation enterprise SJVN Limited, a Joint Venture of the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has officially published an online tender via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. The contract focuses on the procurement of industrial bearings required for the Cooling Water System at the 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS).

The bidding process follows a Two-Packet Bid system under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7596881, issued on July 8, 2026. Eligible local manufacturers and authorized dealers must submit their online bids before the closing deadline on July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Key Bid Details and Deadlines

• Bid End Date & Time: July 29, 2026, at 14:00:00 Hrs

• Bid Opening Date & Time: July 29, 2026, at 14:30:00 Hrs

• Bid Offer Validity: 120 Days from the end date

• Estimated Bid Value: ₹7,71,744

• Primary Product Category: Taper Bearing 22215

• Total Quantity Required: 121 units

• Delivery Timeline: Delivery must be completed within 60 days to the O&M Stores, NJHPS, Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh.

Item-Wise Breakdown and Evaluation Schedules

The tender will be evaluated on an item-wise basis rather than total value. The separate schedules for procurement are outlined below:

Core Eligibility and EMD Requirements

• Minimum Qualifying Requirement: Bidders must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their authorized dealer/distributor. If a manufacturer and their dealer both submit bids, only the manufacturer's bid will be considered.

• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): A total EMD of ₹15,435 is applicable across all schedules (individual schedule values listed in the table above). EMD payments must be deposited online into the official SJVN O&M Bank Account at SBI Jhakri before the bid closing.

• MSE & Startup Exemptions: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and registered Startups are exempt from EMD submission, provided they upload a valid Udyam Registration or Startup India recognition certificate. However, this policy excludes traders; only direct manufacturers or service providers qualify for the waiver.

Make in India (MII) Purchase Preference

This tender complies strictly with the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order. Participation is restricted to Class 1 local suppliers (minimum 50% local content) and Class 2 local suppliers (minimum 20% local content). Non-local suppliers are not eligible to participate. Bidders seeking purchase preferences must upload an official local content certificate along with their technical packet.

Logistics and Site Constraints

SJVN has issued explicit communication regarding transport limitations due to the location of the NJHPS underground power house along National Highway 5 (NH-5) in Himachal Pradesh. The delivery location is roughly 150 km ahead of Shimla and 285 km from the nearest broad-gauge railhead at Kalka. Bidders are advised to factor in weather conditions and Himalayan road restrictions when preparing logistics timelines, as materials must only be dispatched through a Registered Common Carrier.