Vizag Steel Plant Invites Bids for Main Hoist Gearbox Replacement on Critical Crane
RINL's VSP issued an Open Tender for changing the Main Hoist Gearbox of the Charging/Mixer Crane (Est. Value ₹27.54 Lakh), requiring experience with 100T+ liquid metal handling cranes.
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Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), operating the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has issued an Open Tender (E-RFX No. 2600009424) for a critical maintenance job in its Steel Melting Shop (SMS-1).
The tender seeks bids from reputed and experienced agencies for the "Changing of Main Hoist Planetary Gearbox of Charging/Mixer Crane in SMS-1." This is a specialized, one-time job crucial for maintaining the operational reliability of the steel plant's liquid metal handling capacity.
| Detail | Specification |
| Estimated Value | INR 27,54,000.00 |
| Bid Submission Deadline | December 8, 2025, 15:00 hrs |
| Contract Duration | 11 Months |
| Contract Type | Job (One Time) |
| Issuing Department | SMS(M), VSP |
Mandatory Prequalification Criteria (PQC)
Given the critical nature of the work—involving high-capacity liquid metal handling cranes—VSP has specified stringent prequalification criteria:
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Technical Experience: Bidders must have successfully completed at least one similar work valued at not less than INR 13,77,000/- during the last seven years.
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Similar Work Defined: Experience must be in the Erection and Commissioning of Liquid Metal Handling EOT Cranes of 100 T or more capacity, or Rope Drum Replacement Work on such cranes using a power winch.
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Financial Turnover: The agency must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least INR 8,26,200/- during the last three financial years (2022-23, 23-24, 24-25).
The entire tendering process will be conducted through the SAP SRM 7.0 Electronic Tendering System using a two-part bid (Technical and Price). VSP also reserves the right to conduct a Reverse E-Auction among techno-commercially qualified bidders.