Fire Hydrant System Upgrade: Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Firefighting Equipment and Piping

Balmer Lawrie And Company Limited, under the purview of the Ministry Of Petroleum And Natural Gas, is inviting bids for the comprehensive upgradation of its fire hydrant system at the East office. This crucial project, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8137576, encompasses the Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (SITC) of a wide array of essential fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure. Key components of this tender include a 4.0 kW jockey pump with motor, an automatic fire pump control panel for four pumps, pressure gauges, UL FM approved pressure switches, and the refixing of the existing air vessel. The scope further extends to the provision and installation of double-flanged sluice valves, swing check NRVs, cast iron bucket type strainers, gear-operated dual plate NRVs, lockable butterfly valves, and Class-C heavy-duty MS fire hydrant piping. The project also involves the fabrication and installation of structural steel supports, as well as the SITC of a pressure relief valve with a delivery header. For immediate fire response, the tender includes the supply of single-headed and double-headed stainless-steel landing valves, stainless-steel branch pipes with gun metal nozzles, 5X type low expansion foam branches, and NFPA1964 compliant jet fire nozzles. Fire hoses, including RRL fire hoses with couplings and first aid hose reels with 30m TPH, are also specified. Furthermore, the tender calls for the SITC of an automatic air release valve, brass ball valves, and modifications and extensions to existing fire hydrant piping. Electrical infrastructure for the fire pump control panel, including GI earthing strip and GI cable tray with cover supports, are also part of the requirements. Finally, the project mandates the SITC of an FRP CRCA fire hose box and the dismantling, removal, and shifting of the existing fire pump panel. This tender is open for participation from October 9, 2026, 10:43 AM, to October 19, 2026, 11:00 AM.