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Update History
Bid Submission Deadline Extended
Issued: 18/9/2026• New Deadline: 17/9/2026
Bid Submission Deadline Extended
Issued: 18/9/2026• New Deadline: 18/10/2026
Bid Submission Deadline Extended
Issued: 18/9/2026• New Deadline: 17/9/2026
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Tender ID:Number VSP/WC/RFX
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL / Vizag Steel)Government / PSUWorks Contracts (WC) / Blast Furnace Engineering Department

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Blast Furnace Modernization Consultancy

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshCategory: Metallurgical Engineering, Blast Furnace Modernization & Technical ConsultancyLast Verified: 19 September 2026 at 12:02 am IST
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Scope of Work & Procurement Overview

RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED VISAKHAPATNAM STEEL PLANT BLAST FURNACE MODERNIZATION CONSULTANCY: COMPREHENSIVE TENDER INTELLIGENCE & BIDDER BRIEFING

INTRODUCTION

The public procurement landscape in India represents one of the most dynamic institutional marketplaces globally, with central ministries, autonomous bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) regularly rolling out high-impact tenders designed to bolster national infrastructure and operational resilience. In this context, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL / Vizag Steel), functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has formally issued an open competitive tender under Tender Reference Number VSP/WC/RFX. NO. 2600009987/OT/BF/CONSULTANCY ENGI. This strategic procurement initiative is formally classified under Metallurgical Engineering, Blast Furnace Modernization & Technical Consultancy and directly targets execution across Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Published on 2026-09-02, this opportunity addresses vital operational requirements: specifically, Consultancy engineering for blast furnace hearth refractory lining replacement, stave cooling jacket diagnostic testing, tuyere stock optimization, pulverized coal injection (PCI) efficiency upgrading, and carbon emission mitigation.. For corporate enterprises, authorized technology providers, engineering contractors, and specialized vendors operating within this domain, the contract presents a substantial commercial avenue to deliver critical goods, engineering works, and long-term service agreements. The scheduled bid closing deadline of 2026-09-17 15:00:00 provides prospective tenderers an established window to conduct rigorous technical due diligence, assemble statutory documentation, inspect physical project conditions, and structure commercially competitive proposals. TenderMan's analytical review indicates that this engagement not only provides immediate order-book expansion but also enhances institutional past-performance credentials within premier central public sector frameworks.

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Authoritative Verified Tender Specifications
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Tender Parameter
Authoritative Details
Tender Title
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Blast Furnace Modernization Consultancy
Tender ID / Reference Number
VSP/WC/RFX. NO. 2600009987/OT/BF/CONSULTANCY ENGI
Procuring Organization
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL / Vizag Steel)
Administrative Department
Works Contracts (WC) / Blast Furnace Engineering Department
Governing Ministry
Ministry of Steel, Government of India
Procurement Category
Metallurgical Engineering, Blast Furnace Modernization & Technical Consultancy
Primary Execution Location
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Estimated Tender Value
Not specified in the available official tender information
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
Not specified in the available official tender information
Tender Document Fee
Not specified in the available official tender information
Official Publication Date
2026-09-02
Bid Submission Cut-Off Deadline
2026-09-17 15:00:00
Technical Bid Opening Date
2026-09-17 16:00:00
Proposed Contract Duration
Detailed Engineering, Relining Supervision & Process Stabilization Period
Operational Tender Status
Open / Active Bidding
Official Procurement Source
https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish/app
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ABOUT THE TENDER

To thoroughly evaluate any public procurement engagement, corporate decision-makers must look beyond high-level tender notices and comprehend the underlying institutional purpose behind the contract. This tender, identified under official reference VSP/WC/RFX. NO. 2600009987/OT/BF/CONSULTANCY ENGI, represents a focused investment by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited

Contract Duration:Detailed Engineering, Relining Supervision & Process Stabilization Period
Official Tender InformationVerified Source Data

RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED VISAKHAPATNAM STEEL PLANT BLAST FURNACE MODERNIZATION CONSULTANCY: COMPREHENSIVE TENDER INTELLIGENCE & BIDDER BRIEFING

TenderMan Independent Analysis
Government Public Procurement
Opportunity Attractiveness

High commercial relevance in the Metallurgical Engineering, Blast Furnace Modernization & Technical Consultancy sector. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL / Vizag Steel) procurement cycles indicate strong contract stability and predictable disbursement milestones.

Entry & Compliance Barrier

Standard statutory compliance: Active GST, PAN, and authorized digital signature certificate (DSC) required.

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Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)

Officially Specified Conditions
  • Bidder must possess required technical capacity and statutory compliance.

Documents Required Checklist

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Technical ProposalCategory: Technical
Financial BOQCategory: Financial

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Tender Timeline & Milestones

Official scheduled dates for this procurement procedure

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Tender Published
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Completed
Bid Submission DeadlineCritical
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026Completed