Bhilai Steel Plant Rail QCT Sample Preparation, Testing, and Equipment Maintenance Services

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, is inviting bids for a comprehensive service contract at their Bhilai Steel Plant. This tender, identified by reference number GEM/2026/B/8111352 dated 07-10-2026, pertains to essential services for Quality Control Testing (QCT) of rail samples. The scope of work includes the preparation and testing of rail QCT samples, the supply of all necessary consumables, and the provision of repair and maintenance services for all QCT-related equipment, excluding Universal Testing Machines. This maintenance will encompass preventive, routine, and breakdown services. The tender is an open/advertised type and is available for document download from 08-Oct-2026 at 10:42 AM until 28-Oct-2026 at 04:00 PM. Bid submissions can commence on 08-Oct-2026 at 10:42 AM and must be completed by 28-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 29-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹500,000 is required, with no tender fee applicable. The inviting authority for this service contract is Divyanshu Gupta from the Contract Cell Works & Budgeting Dept., Sanyantra Bhawan, BSP.