Supply of Carbon and Tool Steel Rounds to Indian Defence Specifications

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This tender opportunity, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7923737, is issued by the Department of Defence Production, under the Ministry of Defence. Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited is the organizing entity for this procurement, with the bid open from 17-08-2026 at 10:51 AM to 07-09-2026 at 11:00 AM. The requirement is for a substantial total quantity of 2250 units of various grades and dimensions of Carbon Tool Steel Rounds. Specifically, the tender seeks Carbon Tool Steel Round bars with diameters of 50 mm, 56 mm, and 60 mm, all conforming to Specification IS1570: 1961 Class T-118 and supplied in straight standard lengths. Additionally, the tender includes a requirement for Steel Round bars with diameters of 60 mm, 75 mm, and 90 mm, with lengths ranging from 2 to 3 meters for the 60 mm and 75 mm diameters, and 1 meter and above for the 90 mm diameter. These latter items must adhere to Specification IS3748: 1990 Grade T105Cr5 and be supplied in a normalized condition. The specification also references BS 970 for the 90 mm diameter steel rounds. This procurement represents a critical supply need for the defence sector, demanding high-quality materials to stringent Indian Standards.