Procurement of 33kV and 11kV AB Switches with Earth Rods, Ropes, and Ladders for SECL

This tender, issued by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, under the Ministry of Coal, concerns the procurement of essential electrical safety and operational equipment. The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/8233353, with a bid start date of November 4, 2026, and closing on November 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM, is for SECL Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) specifically details the requirement for a 33kV Gang Operated AB Switch conforming to IS 9921, along with a high-insulated Fibre Glass Earthing Discharge Rod, and an 11kV Gang Operated AB Switch with an earth switch, also conforming to IS 9921. In addition to these primary electrical components, the tender also includes specifications for 660 units of nylon rope, specifically 25mm diameter and 12mm diameter, compliant with IS 4572. Furthermore, the scope encompasses the supply of a weather-resistant, self-supporting Aluminium Ladder with an extended height of 40ft, suitable for electrical purposes, and an 8ft Aluminium Ladder also suitable for electrical use. This comprehensive procurement is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure within SECL's facilities.