Bengaluru, August 1, 2026: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has invited bids through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the procurement of 640 sets of Corona Rings for Post Insulators, a key component used in high-voltage transmission systems.
Issued by BHEL’s Electric & Photovoltaic (EPD) Division, Bengaluru, the tender seeks eligible domestic manufacturers and suppliers under the Government’s Make in India initiative.
Tender Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Bid Number | GEM/2026/B/7864314 |
| Organisation | BHEL – Electric & Photovoltaic Division, Bengaluru |
| Item | Corona Ring for Post Insulator (Drawing No. 39871470522) |
| Quantity | 640 Sets |
| Bid Type | Two-Packet Bid |
| Bid Closing Date | August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Bid Opening | August 11, 2026, 4:30 PM |
| Delivery Period | 90 Days |
| Bid Validity | 90 Days |
Eligibility & Key Conditions
According to the tender document:
- No Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or e-Performance Bank Guarantee (ePBG) is required.
- Participation is limited to Class-I and Class-II Local Suppliers under the Make in India Policy.
- Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) will receive purchase preference as per government norms.
- Bidders must demonstrate past performance, having supplied similar products amounting to at least 10% of the tender quantity during any one of the last three financial years to a Central/State Government department or Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
- Required documents include experience certificates, past performance records, and compliance certificates as specified in the Additional Terms & Conditions (ATC).
Inspection & Payment Terms
The supplied materials will undergo pre-dispatch inspection by BHEL, its client, or a Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agency, followed by post-receipt inspection at BHEL.
Payments will be released within 45 days after receipt of the Consignee Receipt and Acceptance Certificate (CRAC) and successful online submission of invoices.
Importance of the Procurement
Corona Rings are essential accessories used in high-voltage post insulators to evenly distribute electric fields, reduce electrical stress, and prevent corona discharge, thereby improving the reliability and longevity of transmission equipment.
The procurement supports BHEL’s ongoing power transmission and infrastructure projects and offers a business opportunity for qualified manufacturers in the electrical equipment sector.
Key Highlights
- BHEL has issued GeM Tender No. GEM/2026/B/7864314 for 640 Corona Rings.
- Bid submission closes on August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- No EMD or ePBG is required.
- Only Class-I and Class-II local suppliers are eligible.
- Delivery period is 90 days, with MSE purchase preference applicable.
Source: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – GeM Tender Notification.
