Ceramic Pumpable Insulating Grouting Material Supply for Blast Furnace Stoves

Steel Authority of India Limited, through its Bhilai Steel Plant, Materials Management department, is seeking bids for the supply of Ceramic Insulating Pumpable Material. This material is specifically required for stoves in Blast furnaces and must adhere to stringent specifications. The temperature grade for this material is a critical requirement, ranging from 1000 to 1600 degrees Celsius. Key performance indicators include a maximum linear shrinkage of 3% (dry to fired at 1350°C for 24 hours), a wet density between 1000 and 1350 kg/m³, and a dry density of 350 to 550 kg/m³. Furthermore, the thermal conductivity at 500°C mean must not exceed 1.0 W/mK. Chemical analysis after drying is also specified, with a minimum Al₂O₃ content of 20% and a maximum SiO₂ content of 80%, with other components comprising 2 to 6% by weight. The total quantity required is one unit. This tender, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8224612, is open for bidding from November 4, 2026, 5:07 PM, and will close on November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This procurement falls under the purview of the Ministry of Steel.