Supply of Welding Electrodes and Filler Wire for Thermal Power Plant Operations

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NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited, a significant entity under the Ministry of Coal, is issuing an invitation for bids (Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7918286) for the supply of essential welding consumables. This tender, commencing on August 14, 2026, at 3:15 PM and concluding on September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM, addresses the critical needs of their 2X500 MW Thermal Power Plant located at Thorbour Estate, Tuticorin, with the office situated at Tuticorin 628004. The procurement encompasses a total quantity of 135 units of various welding electrodes and filler wires, including ARC welding cast iron machinable grade E Ni-CI welding electrodes (size 3.15 or 3.2 mm), welding filler wire code ER90S-B3 (size 2.40 mm x 1000 mm), AWS E308-16 welding electrodes (sizes 2.5 mm and 3.15 or 3.2 mm), AWS E309-16 stainless steel welding electrodes (size 2.5 x 350 mm and 3.15 or 3.20 x 350 mm), and AWS E 316 L welding electrodes (dia 3.15 mm x 450 mm long). Suppliers are invited to submit their comprehensive proposals to meet the stringent specifications and ensure the operational continuity of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited's power generation facilities.