Welding Electrode Supply for Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation

This tender is being issued by the Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited (TANCEM), under the purview of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, for the procurement of a comprehensive range of welding electrodes. The bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8096147, is open for application from October 6, 2026, at 4:52 PM, and will close on October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. TANCEM, located at 621729 Kallankurichi Road, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, requires a total quantity of 20,780 units of various welding electrodes. The specified items include a diverse array of electrodes such as 4MM general purpose electrodes (e.g., 660 NH, 2B, E 119, E 743 S, E 900, 901), various sizes of E 6013 electrodes (2.50 x 350mm, 3.15 x 450mm, 4.00 x 450mm), E 6180 and 618 4MM electrodes, TERRA HT 96 Stainless Steel Electrodes (3.15mm, 2.5mm), and MS Welding Rods including EI-7018 (2.50 x 350mm, 3.15 x 450mm, 4mm) and EL 7018 (3.15 x 450mm). Furthermore, the tender encompasses specialized electrodes such as 800 ELH MS Welding Rod 4MM, 68 Hard Facing Rod 4MM, and MS Electrodes for specific applications including E 6013 (350mm and 450mm), E 7018 (350mm), and those for joining Mild Steel to Stainless Steel. The procurement also includes Gouging Electrodes E 900 Super Gouge, Hard Facing Electrodes for Mild Steel, and Hard Facing Electrodes for Manganese Steel. This significant procurement is crucial for the operational needs of Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited.