FBTR Battery Bank Replacement and Installation Services

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This tender description is for the Department of Atomic Energy, specifically the Directorate of Purchase and Stores, located at 603102 DPSIGCAR Central Stores Unit Kalpakkam. The bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7917561 and dated 19-08-2026, is open for application from 19-08-2026 at 9:58 AM and closes on 10-09-2026 at 2:00 PM. The core of this procurement, under the BOQ Title "Plante type 645 AH battery banks PURCHASE IS BEING," involves a comprehensive service related to battery banks for the FBTR facility. The scope includes the removal and dismantling of an existing 48 VDC EXIDE make battery bank, comprising 23 nos. of 2 V 645 AH YHP-13 Plante type lead-acid battery cells. Furthermore, it requires the safe shifting of PVC carboys containing drained old electrolyte from the battery room to the FBTR DM plant for neutralization and subsequent safe disposal. A significant component of this tender is the supply of a new 48 V DC battery bank, consisting of 23 Nos. of 2 V 645 AH C10 rated Plante Lead Acid batteries housed in SAN polymer containers. This purchase is exclusively through a buy-back agreement. Additionally, the tender mandates the supply of 26.4 liters of sulfuric acid per cell for the 645 AH 48 V DC battery bank, as well as spare 2 V 645 AH dry cells and electrolyte for these spares. The procurement also includes the supply and replacement of suitable plywood base plates for the new battery cells. Finally, the successful bidder will be responsible for the complete erection, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover of the new battery banks to FBTR. The total quantity specified is 65 units, and the Office Name is Directorate of Purchase and Stores. This initiative falls under the Ministry of State Name "Pmo".