Supply of Welding and Metal Fabrication Supplies for Maitri and Bharati Research Stations

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This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7918542, is issued by the National Centre For Antarctic And Ocean Research (NCAOR) under the Ministry Of Earth Sciences, specifically for the Department Of Earth Sciences, and is being managed by the Goa office. The bid opens on 25-08-2026 at 3:47 PM and closes on 15-09-2026 at 4:00 PM. The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a comprehensive range of welding items essential for operations at both Maitri and Bharati research stations, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ Title). The total quantity of items required is 3813. The scope encompasses a diverse array of materials and tools including various welding electrodes, cutting and grinding wheels, gas regulators and associated hoses, metal profiles like MS channels, square tubes, and flat strips, as well as precision tools such as scribers, measuring tapes, center and number punches, and try squares. Furthermore, the tender includes provisions for safety equipment like gas welding goggles and clear glass safety goggles, alongside consumables such as flux, filler wires, Teflon tape, and hose clamps, and specialized items like swage blocks, tong testers, and surface plates. The successful bidder will be responsible for the supply of these standard welding items, crucial for the ongoing maintenance and operational needs of the NCAOR's polar research facilities.