Procurement of 1100V Unarmoured Copper Cables for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

This tender, issued by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), specifically from their Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, is a critical procurement opportunity within the Ministry of Steel. Under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8201281, RINL is seeking to acquire a substantial quantity of various Unarmoured Cables (UAR) with Copper conductors and a voltage rating of 1100V. The tender encompasses six distinct cable specifications, including 1 core cables of 120mm², 25mm², and 2.5mm²; a 2 core cable of 1.5mm²; a 3 core cable of 2.5mm²; and a 10 core cable of 2.5mm². The total required quantity for these items is 12,200 units. Bidders are advised that the bidding period commences on November 2, 2026, at 3:10 PM and concludes on November 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with the tender document being dated November 2, 2026. This represents a significant contract for suppliers specializing in electrical cabling, with successful bids contributing directly to the operational needs of one of India's major steel producers.