Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals Supply and Cooling Tower Operations at Paradip Refinery

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, under the purview of the Central Government Ministry/Department, is pleased to invite bids for a critical Works tender. The scope of this tender encompasses the Supply of Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals, coupled with the comprehensive Treatment Monitoring and Operation of Cooling Towers 1, 3, and 4 at the Paradip Refinery. This opportunity represents a significant engagement with a tender value of ₹19,37,34,176 and a contract period of 730 days. The Tender Inviting Authority, DGM (Contracts), located at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Paradip Refinery, PO- Jhimani, Via-Kujang, District-Jagatsinghpur, Odisha-754141, has established a clear timeline for interested parties. The tender documents are available for download from October 5, 2026, 06:40 PM, until October 26, 2026, 05:00 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from October 5, 2026, 06:40 PM, with the final submission deadline being October 26, 2026, 05:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for October 27, 2026, 05:00 PM. This Open Tender process requires a three-cover submission system, detailing fee, pre-qualification/technical aspects, and financial proposals. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,72,000 is stipulated, with provisions for EMD exemption through BG/ST. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review the detailed tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender, Techno Commercial Bid, and Schedule of Rates, which are available for download. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Paradip Refinery, providing a crucial platform for clarification and engagement. This tender is being conducted as a Tender cum Auction, with a bid validity of 120 days. All submissions and payments must adhere to the online procedures outlined in the tender documents.