Open tender · India · Copper Wire Rod Electrolytic 7.9/8.0 Mm Dia As Per Specification No. 12444 1988

Copper Wire Rod Electrolytic 7.9/8.0 MM Dia As Per Specification No. 12444-1988

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Copper Wire Rod Electrolytic 7.9/8.0 MM Dia As Per Specification No. 12444-1988”. Bids close on 15 October 2026, 13:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8064588. Who can bid: Firm registered for copper wire rod (electrolytic) with ordnance factories, or new OEM/manufacturer meeting additional criteria; Average annual turnover of at least Rs.93 Lakhs in previous three financial years, no exemption. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply of 31,126 kg electrolytic copper wire rod to Ordnance Factory Chandigarh, for registered or OEM manufacturers

This is a GeM two-packet bid for the supply of electrolytic copper wire rod 7.9/8.0 mm diameter to Ordnance Factory Chandigarh, India Optel Limited, Ministry of Defence. The total quantity is 31,126 kilograms, delivered in three lots over 120 days from contract start. The contract is severable, with price variation for copper, and inspection by the buyer's nominated agency.

Who can win it

  • Firm registered for copper wire rod (electrolytic) with ordnance factories, or new OEM/manufacturer meeting additional criteria
  • Average annual turnover of at least Rs.93 Lakhs in previous three financial years, no exemption

Key facts

Contract period
Delivery in three lots: 10,000 kg by 60 days, 10,000 kg by 90 days, and 11,126 kg by 120 days from contract start
How bids are judged
Two-packet bid: technical qualification first, then total value wise evaluation and reverse auction among qualified bidders
Published
24 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8064588

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