Procurement of Calcined Bauxite for Steel Refractory Units

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, is issuing an Open Tender for the procurement of 2040 Metric Tons (MT) of Calcined Bauxite with a minimum purity of 87 percent. This crucial material is intended for use across three of SAIL's Refractory Units: SRU-IFICO, which requires 600 MT, SRU-Bhilai, needing 660 MT, and SRU-Bhandaridah, requiring 780 MT. The tender, categorized under "Goods" and specifically within the "Refractories" product category, carries the Tender Reference Number GEM/2026/B/8069889, dated 22-09-2026. Prospective bidders are advised that the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender is INR 500,000, with no tender fee applicable. The bidding process will commence on 24-Sep-2026 at 03:55 PM, with the deadline for bid submission set for 13-Oct-2026 at 11:05 AM. Documents can be downloaded from 24-Sep-2026 at 03:55 PM until 13-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM, and the bid opening is scheduled for 14-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM. The inviting authority for this tender is Abhijit Pal from SAIL Refractory Unit - Bokaro.