Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has issued an open tender for the appointment of a conversion agent to process 90×90 mm billets into flats at its Rourkela facility. The tender, published on the Government of India e-Procurement portal, aims to facilitate efficient billet-to-flat conversion under a rate contract valid for 730 days.
Tender Highlights and Scope of Work
The contract involves the processing of 500 MT per month, totaling 6,000 MT annually. Eligible bidders must be re-rollers with their own rolling mills—leased units are not permitted—and have a minimum production capacity of 10,000 MT per year, with capabilities to process semis into flats, structurals, rounds, and squares.
Key details of the tender include:
- Tender ID: 2025_RINL_820300_1
- Tender Fee: Rs 500
- EMD: Not applicable
- Bid Validity: 120 days
- Location: Rourkela, Odisha
- Bid Opening Date: 03 December 2025, 03:30 PM
- Download & Submission Window: 26 November – 03 December 2025
Bidders are required to submit their proposals in a two-cover system, with technical and financial bids to be opened in Bhubaneswar. This structured approach ensures transparency, competitiveness, and compliance with RINL’s operational standards.
Opportunities for Re-Rollers and Industry Participation
The tender provides a significant opportunity for eligible re-rollers to partner with RINL and contribute to the company’s steel processing operations at Rourkela. By engaging competent conversion agents, RINL aims to enhance its billet-to-flat production efficiency, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality flat steel products for domestic and industrial applications.
About RINL
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), also known as Vizag Steel, is a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. The company is a leading producer of high-quality steel, operating integrated steel plants with state-of-the-art technology. RINL is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and supporting India’s industrial and infrastructure development.
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