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16Latest Soft starters Tenders List

Latest Soft starters Tenders in India – Verified Leads & Real-Time Insights by Tender18

Finding the right Soft starters tenders in India’s competitive e-procurement ecosystem requires more than just access—it demands accurate data, real-time monitoring, and expert analysis.

At Tender18 Infotech Private Limited, we bring deep industry experience in government procurement to help businesses identify, evaluate, and win Soft starters tenders efficiently. With a centralized platform aggregating 1100+ live tenders, we provide a single, trusted source for opportunities from central, state, and PSU departments.


Real-Time Soft starters Tender Intelligence & Monitoring

Our advanced dashboard delivers actionable insights and structured tender data, enabling you to make faster and smarter bidding decisions.

We categorize Soft starters tenders into:

  • Supply Tenders – BOQs and specifications sourced from GeM and PSUs
  • Service Tenders – NITs and scope of work from CPPP and state portals
  • EPC Projects – Large-scale infrastructure tenders with financial and design data

✔ This structured approach ensures complete transparency and deeper bid analysis before submission.


Comprehensive Sources of Soft starters Tenders

Tender18 acts as a centralized gateway by aggregating tenders from trusted and official sources:

  • Central Government Portals – CPPP, NIC, and Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
  • Railways & Transport – IREPS and Metro Rail projects
  • Power & Energy PSUs – NTPC, ONGC, NHPC, PowerGrid
  • Defense & Strategic Sectors – MES and DRDO tenders
  • State e-Procurement Portals – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, UP, and more

✔ Every listing is verified and regularly updated to maintain data accuracy and trust.


Step-by-Step Guide to Participate in Soft starters Tenders

1. Eligibility & Prequalification

Before bidding, ensure compliance with:

  • Financial turnover requirements (30–50% of tender value)
  • Past experience (2–3 similar projects)
  • Valid solvency certificate

2. Mandatory Documentation Checklist

Prepare the following to avoid disqualification:

  • Digital Signature Certificate (Class 3 DSC)
  • GST, PAN, MSME/Udyam registration
  • EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) or exemption proof
  • Technical bid with execution methodology

3. BOQ Analysis & Financial Bidding

The BOQ (Bill of Quantities) is the most critical component:

  • Analyze item-wise pricing
  • Ensure competitive yet sustainable quotes
  • Avoid underbidding risks (L1 pressure)

✔ Expert analysis can significantly improve your bid success ratio.


Why Tender18 is a Trusted Platform for Soft starters Tenders

✔ Proven Expertise in Government Procurement

We combine industry knowledge with practical bidding experience.

✔ Verified & Reliable Data

All Soft starters tenders are sourced from official portals and cross-checked for accuracy.

✔ Advanced Filtering Tools

Filter tenders by value, EMD, location, and category for precise targeting.

✔ Corrigendum & Update Tracking

Get instant alerts on deadline changes and specification updates.

✔ Historical Data Insights

Analyze past tender results to understand pricing trends and competition.

✔ End-to-End Bidding Support

From discovery to submission, including GeM onboarding and strategy.


Growth of Soft starters Sector in 2026

With the Government of India focusing on digital procurement and infrastructure expansion, the Soft starters sector has seen significant growth in e-tendering opportunities.

The rise of GeM-based procurement models like:

  • L1 Purchase
  • Direct Procurement
  • MSME-friendly policies

…has made it easier for startups and SMEs to participate and win contracts


Frequently Asked Questions (SEO Optimized)

How can I get daily Soft starters tender alerts?

You can register on Tender18 and select your preferred category. You will receive daily email alerts with all new Soft starters tenders.

Is EMD mandatory for all Soft starters tenders?

No, MSME and Udyam-registered businesses may get exemptions. Always check the NIT for specific conditions.

What is the difference between a Soft starters work tender and supply tender?

A supply tender involves delivering goods, while a work tender includes execution, labor, and project completion.

Can I access private Soft starters tenders on Tender18?

Yes, we also track major private sector and EPC tenders along with government opportunities.


Get Expert Support for Soft starters Tenders

Tender18 is more than a listing platform—we are your strategic partner in winning tenders.

Our services include:

  • Tender discovery & analysis
  • Documentation support
  • Bid strategy & submission
  • GeM registration & OEM onboarding

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T18 Ref No : 17470808
Location : anand , gujarat
Source : GEM Tenders
LIVE TENDER
tender for tools equipment boq bid hammer cross pein 220 grams or 250 grams or 0.5 lb with handle , chisel cold flat 25 mm x 200 mm , allen key set - hexagonal - 1 - 12 mm, set of 12 keys , bradawl 150 mm x 6mm square pointed , mallet hard wood 0.50 kg. , hacksaw frame fixed type 150 mm , plier flat nose length 200 mm insulated , drill hand brace 0 to 100 mm , plane- jack 200 mm x 50 mm , plane smoothing, metal 200 mm x 50 mm cutter , cut out relays , reverse current relays , under voltage relays , knife switch dpdt fitted with fuse terminals 16 amp , knife switch tpdt fitted with fuse terminals16 amp , d.c. starters-4-points for 2.5 kw dc motor , ac starter resistance type starter , electric iron 1200 w, 230 v with temprature control. , immersion heater 1500 w -230 v , mixture or mixer grinder 750 w, 240 v , voltage stabiliser input 150 to 230 volt ac, output 220 volt ac , anvil 50 kgs , tong flat.200 mm long , simple machines screw jack with accessories , thermocouples j k r s b type each , steam generator copper for steam distilation. cap 1000 ml , searles apparetus for youngs modulus , redwood viscometer , test tube holders , caliper inside spring type. 150 mm , caliper hermaphrodite spring type 150 mm , scriber 150 mm , dot punch 100 mm , file knife edge smooth 150 mm , machine reamer parallel helical flute 12 to 16 mm set of 5 , scraper half round 150 mm , chisel cold crosscut and diamond point 9 mm x 150 mm , chisel cold round nose 9 mm x 100 mm , fire buckets with stand , power tools for fastening capacity 10 to 18mm , pipe threading die with handle ratchet type die head of one by two inch, three by four inch, one inch complete set , planishing hammer , engineers try square knife edge 150 mm blade , cut section gate valve 2 inch , cut section globe valve 2 inch , cut section safety valve 2 inch , cut section needle valve 25 mm cut section made up s.s. of 2 inch , cut section butter fly valve 2 inch , cut section non return valve 2 inch , cut section pneumatically operated diaphragm valve 2 inch , cut section ball valve 2 inch , cut section diaphragm valve 2 inch , cut section model of screw pump , vane pump cut section sliding type , cut section model of reciprocating pump , cut section of gear box planetary bevel gear type , cut section model of centrifugal pump back pullout type , scraper flat 250mm handled , knife electrician d.b. , screw driver set set of 5 100 to 300 mm , conduit pipe cutting and threading machines adjustable for 15 mm to 30 mm , hot wire ammeter 0 to 15 amps , wheatstone bridge , autotransformer 250v 10a , solid state solar based single phase energy meter bidirectional 5 to 30 amps 240 volts , magnetic flux meter 0 to 500 tesla , small crimping tools assorted 10 to 100 mm 5 nos , motion detector , soft starter 1 ph , field regulator 0 - 1000 ohmic, 2 amps , dmx controller , rewinding machine, hammer cross pein 220 grams or 250 grams or 0.5 lb with handle, chisel cold flat 25 mm x 200 mm, allen key set - hexagonal - 1 - 12 mm, set of 12 keys, bradawl 150 mm x 6mm square pointed, mallet hard wood 0.50 kg., hacksaw frame fixed type 150 mm, plier flat nose length 200 mm insulated, drill hand brace 0 to 100 mm, plane- jack 200 mm x 50 mm, plane smoothing, metal 200 mm x 50 mm cutter, cut out relays, reverse current relays, under voltage relays, knife switch dpdt fitted with fuse terminals 16 amp, knife switch tpdt fitted with fuse terminals16 amp, d.c. starters-4-points for 2.5 kw dc motor, ac starter resistance type starter, electric iron 1200 w, 230 v with temprature control., immersion heater 1500 w -230 v, mixture or mixer grinder 750 w, 240 v, voltage stabiliser input 150 to 230 volt ac, output 220 volt ac, anvil 50 kgs, tong flat.200 mm long, simple machines screw jack with accessories, thermocouples j k r s b type each, steam generator copper for steam distilation. cap 1000 ml, searles apparetus for youngs modulus, redwood viscometer, test tube holders, caliper inside spring type. 150 mm, caliper hermaphrodite spring type 150 mm, scriber 150 mm, dot punch 100 mm, file knife edge smooth 150 mm, machine reamer parallel helical flute 12 to 16 mm set of 5, scraper half round 150 mm, chisel cold crosscut and diamond point 9 mm x 150 mm, chisel cold round nose 9 mm x 100 mm, fire buckets with stand, power tools for fastening capacity 10 to 18mm, pipe threading die with handle ratchet type die head of one by two inch, three by four inch, one inch complete set, planishing hammer, engineers try square knife edge 150 mm blade, cut section gate valve 2 inch, cut section globe valve 2 inch, cut section safety valve 2 inch, cut section needle valve 25 mm cut section made up s.s. of 2 inch, cut section butter fly valve 2 inch, cut section non return valve 2 inch, cut section pneumatically operated diaphragm valve 2 inch, cut section ball valve 2 inch, cut section diaphragm valve 2 inch, cut section model of screw pump, vane pump cut section sliding type, cut section model of reciprocating pump, cut section of gear box planetary bevel gear type, cut section model of centrifugal pump back pullout type, scraper flat 250mm handled, knife electrician d.b., screw driver set set of 5 100 to 300 mm, conduit pipe cutting and threading machines adjustable for 15 mm to 30 mm, hot wire ammeter 0 to 15 amps, wheatstone bridge, autotransformer 250v 10a, solid state solar based single phase energy meter bidirectional 5 to 30 amps 240 volts, magnetic flux meter 0 to 500 tesla, small crimping tools assorted 10 to 100 mm 5 nos, motion detector, soft starter 1 ph, field regulator 0 - 1000 ohmic, 2 amps, dmx controller, rewinding machine
T18 Ref No : 17423924
Location : halvad , gujarat
Source : GEM Tenders
LIVE TENDER

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T18 Ref No : 17460290
Location : dasada , gujarat
Source : GEM Tenders
LIVE TENDER
tender for tools and equipment machinery item - cut section model for pneumatic components , drill gauges letter drill gauge , power tools for fastening capacity 10-18 , hand reamer set nominal dia. 6, 8, 10, 12, 16mm , surface roughness comparison plates n1 - n12 grade , anvil 50 kgs with stand , injector , ring groove cleaner , valve spring compressor universal , glow plug tester , drill point angle gauge , stethoscope engineering , arbor press hand operated 2 ton capacity , drill twist 1.5 mm to 15 mm by 0.5 mm , disk brake in working condition with caliper assembly with all parts , drum brake assembly in working condition brake drum , working model of power showing parts like door , cut section models of shock absorbers , cut section of cross ply and radial tyres , coll winding machines with counting meter , potential transformer , single phase transformer, core type, air cooled , brake test arrangement with two spring balance rating 0-25 kg , shaded pole motor fractional hp , series type portable box type ohm meter , shunt type portable box type ohm meter , ac starter starters for 3-phase , 3 phase - smart energy meter , milli voltmeter centre zero analog, portable box type housed in bakelite case , d.c. compound motor 3 h.p. 250 v, with 4 point starter and field regulator , d.c. shunt motor 3 h.p. 250 v with 3 point starter and speed regulator , solid state solar base single phase energy meter , cut out relays , reverse current relay , under voltaged relay , soft starter single phase , magnetic flux meter 0- 500 tesla , dmx controller , rawl punch holder and bits , hot wire ammeter 0-15 amps. , voltmeter m.c. multirange , voltmeter centre zero , ammeter m.c. centre zero , kilo watt meter , watt meter dynamo meter type , foot print grip 250 mm , wall jumper octagonal , earth electrode primary electrode , earth electrode secondary cu strip , dc power supply, cut section model for pneumatic components with profile plate, anodised aluminium, drill gauges letter drill gauge (a to z), number drill gauge (1 to 60), metric drill gauge (1.5mm to 12.5mm, 30 holes), power tools for fastening capacity 10-18mm, hand reamer set (taper pin straight flute) nominal dia. 6, 8, 10, 12, 16mm, surface roughness comparison plates n1 - n12 grade, anvil 50 kgs with stand, injector (two types) multi hole type, pintle type, ring groove cleaner, valve spring compressor universal, glow plug tester, drill point angle gauge, stethoscope engineering, arbor press hand operated 2 ton capacity, drill twist 1.5 mm to 15 mm (various sizes) by 0.5 mm, disk brake in working condition with caliper assembly with all parts exhibiting brake disc, caliper assembly, tandem master cylinder, brake hoses, oil bottle, pedal, etc, drum brake assembly in working condition brake drum, tandem master cylinder, oil container, brake hose, brake pedal, working model of power showing parts like door, glass with motor and its gear arrangement and operating switch. windows, cut section models of shock absorbers, cut section of cross ply and radial tyres, coll winding machines with counting meter, potential transformer 415 v, 50 hz, pt ratio, 440v/110 v,10 va, single phase transformer, core type, air cooled1 kva , 240/415 v, 50 hz, brake test arrangement with two spring balance rating 0-25 kg, shaded pole motor fractional hp , 240 v , 50 hz, series type portable box type ohm meter 50/2000 ohm analog, shunt type portable box type ohm meter 50/2000 ohm analog, ac starter starters for 3-phase, 400 v,50 cycles, 2 to 5 h.p.a.c. motors auto transformer type starter, 3 phase - smart energy meter, milli voltmeter centre zero analog, portable box type housed in bakelite case 100-0-100 mv, d.c. compound motor 3 h.p. 250 v, with 4 point starter and field regulator(laboratory type), d.c. shunt motor 3 h.p. 250 v with 3 point starter and speed regulator (laboratory type), solid state solar base single phase energy meter (bidirectional)5-30amops,240v, cut out relaysa. 16a, 440v, reverse current relay 16a, 440v, under voltaged relay 360v-440v, soft starter single phase, magnetic flux meter 0-500 tesla, dmx controller, rawl punch holder and bits (no. 8,10), hot wire ammeter 0-15 amps., voltmeter m.c. multirange 0-70,150,300 & 600v, voltmeter m.c. multirange 0-15,30,50 & 75 v, voltmeter centre zero 15-0-15 volts, ammeter m.c. centre zero 5-0-5 amp., kilo watt (kw) meter 15 a 440 v 3 phase, watt meter dynamo meter type 5 amp.and 250 v 1.25 kw, rawl punch holder and bits (no. 8,10,14,16), foot print grip 250 mm, wall jumper octagonal 37mmx450mm and 37x600 mm, earth electrode primary electrode 2100x28x3.25mm, earth electrode secondary cu strip 20x5mm, dc power supply 250 v / 25a
T18 Ref No : 17564435
Location : anjar , gujarat
Source : GEM Tenders
LIVE TENDER
tender for electrical tools - earth electrode primary electrode , mccb , residual current cuircuit breaker rccb , earth leakage circuit breaker elcb , solar insulation meter , digital lux meter , magnetic flux meter , tong tester , sun shine recorder , battery storage lead acid , battery charger , solar charge controller with dusk to dawn automatic switching , solar charge controller with manual switch day lighting , array junction box for connecting 250w x 4 nos , solar lantern led type , clinometer for angle measurement , phase sequence indicator , pwm controller , mppt charge controller , inverter , solar street light , rechargeable battery , rheostat sliding type , bus bar with brackets 1 mtr each , milli voltmeter centre zero analog portable box type housed in bakelite case 100 to 0 to 100 mv , tachometer digital photo sensor type , single phase variable auto transformer 0 to 270 v 10amp air cooled , phase sequence indicator 3 phase, 415 v , growler , ac starters , function generator 2 to 200 khz sine square triangular 220 v 50 hz single phase , immersion heater , motor pump set , voltmeter , tachometer digital non contact type , flux meter , screw driver set , electric automatic steam press , vacuum cleaner, electrical tools, 2100x28x3.25mm, 100amps, triple pole, 25 amp, 25 mili amp 230v, solar insulation meter, lcd read out 0.05 to 7000 lumens with battery., 0-500 tesla, ( 0 - 100 a multi range ), sun shine recorder, 12v 100 ah, 0 - 6 - 9 - 12 - 24 - 48 v, 30amp, 12v, 10a, 12 v 10 a, solar panel with dc fuse, dc mcb, and surge suppressor protection, solar lantern led type, clinometer for angle measurement, 3 phase, 415 v, pwm controller, mppt charge controller, 1 kva with 12 v battery input- 12 volt dc, output- 220 volt ac, 12v, 75ah battery, 75 wp solar panel, 12v, 10a dusk to dawn charge controller, 60 w led lights and 9 m height pole all dismountable, 12v,100ah, 0 to 25 ohm 2 amp, 0 to 1 ohm 10 amp, bus bar with brackets 1 mtr each, portable box type housed in bakelite case 100 to 0 to 100 mv, 10000 rpm, 0 to 270 v 10amp air cooled, 3 phase, 415 v, 230 v, 50 hz, single phase, adjustable jaws, testing armature with ampere meter and testing probes., for a.c motors of 2 to 5 h.p. resistance type starter, for a.c motors of 2 to 5 h.p.f. star delta starter - soft starter, for a.c motors of 2 to 5 h.p.g. auto transformer type, 2 to 200 khz sine square triangular 220 v 50 hz, single phase, 1500 watt, 240v, 1 hp, 1 phase, 240 v, m.c.0.-300 volts, 0-6000 rpm, screw driver set, electric automatic steam press, vacuum cleaner

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Every year, central and state government departments release thousands of high-value contracts specifically dedicated to Soft Starters. Whether it involves bulk material supply, executing specialized operational services, or end-to-end turnkey project execution, the demand for capable vendors in the Soft Starters sector is massive.

At Tender18, we help businesses cut through the noise and exclusively target the exact work categories they specialize in. Instead of browsing through generic procurement sites, our platform isolates high-potential opportunities that match your specific industry capabilities.

Work Dynamics in the Soft Starters Sector

Government requirements for this specific vertical generally fall into distinct procurement patterns:

  • Product & Material Supply: Tenders focused strictly on sourcing, testing, and delivering high-quality items that meet the exact technical specifications of the buyer.
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Long-term hiring of expert agencies for routine maintenance, manpower deployment, or continuous operational management.
  • Execution & Turnkey Projects: Comprehensive contracts where the bidder is responsible for everything from raw material procurement to final site installation and testing.

By focusing purely on your core strength in Soft Starters, you can build a highly profitable and stable pipeline of government clients.

Stop wasting time filtering through irrelevant notices. Our Soft Starters Tender Information Service is engineered for precision. We track exact product codes, service names, and specialized work terms across all government portals nationwide. When a buyer publishes a requirement that matches your specific business profile, our system alerts you instantly.

Deep Technical Insights & Documentation For Soft Starters Tenders

Bidding for specific works requires studying strict technical parameters. We provide immediate access to the core documents you need to evaluate the project:

  • Detailed Specifications & Drawings: Download the exact engineering guidelines, material testing standards, and quality benchmarks demanded by the buyer for Soft Starters.
  • Financial BOQ Spreadsheets: Access the official blank pricing formats where you need to input your unit rates, tax configurations, and total bid value.
  • Real-Time Technical Amendments: If the buying department changes the product specifications, alters the service scope, or shifts the delivery timeline, we instantly update the parent file so you are never caught off-guard.

Winning a contract for Soft Starters depends entirely on how perfectly your technical capabilities match the buyer’s demands. Even if you have the best product or service, a poorly formatted document or a missing compliance certificate will lead to instant technical rejection. Tender18’s Tender Bidding Service eliminates this risk by taking complete ownership of your digital submission.

Flawless Compliance & Portal Execution For Soft Starters Tenders

Under this service, Tender18 assigns a Dedicated Experienced Technical Person to your profile. This expert handles the heavy lifting of the entire bidding cycle:

  • Capability Mapping: We thoroughly cross-check your past completion certificates, ISO standard proofs, and financial turnover against the strict eligibility criteria required for Soft Starters bids.
  • Secure System Integration: Our technical desk seamlessly links your Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with the required e-procurement servers to securely encrypt your technical and financial envelopes.
  • Error-Free Financial Uploads: We audit your quoted BOQ pricing sheets for any formula or formatting errors before the final upload, ensuring your bid is successfully locked before the portal's closing hours.

Government buyers are aggressively using the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the direct procurement of Soft Starters. If your business profile is not accurately mapped on this portal, you remain practically invisible to these purchasing officers. Recognized as a trusted and expert GeM consultant, Tender18 offers specialized support to build, optimize, and maintain a highly visible vendor account for your business.

With an industry-leading support success ratio of over 95%, we handle the complex marketplace compliance so you can focus entirely on executing your orders

Expert Profile Management & Catalogue

Our dedicated consultants ensure your GeM presence is structurally perfect:

  • Precise Catalogue Listing: We upload and categorize your specific offerings under the exact search terms and parameters used by government buyers looking for Soft Starters, ensuring maximum search visibility.
  • OEM Dashboard & Assessment: For original manufacturers and creators, we guide you through the mandatory Quality Council of India (QCI) vendor assessments to successfully unlock your official OEM panel.
  • Profile Compliance & Caution Money: We manage your statutory documentation, brand approvals, and caution money limits to keep your account immune from technical suspensions.

Strategic Live Bid Participation

Beyond setup, we actively drive your market participation. Our team expertly handles the digital paperwork and rate configurations for GeM Custom Bids and Reverse Auctions (RA) related to Soft Starters, maximizing your chances of securing L1 status.

1.

How do I find government contracts exclusively matching my work in Soft Starters?

The easiest way is through the Tender18 platform. Instead of searching department by department, our system uses advanced keyword matching to gather all live supply, service, and execution tenders related directly to your core business in one place.

2.

Do I need specific testing or quality certificates to apply for these contracts?

It heavily depends on the nature of the work. For supply contracts, buyers often ask for ISO certifications, BIS marks, or specific lab testing reports. For service contracts, they may ask for labor licenses or past performance certificates (work orders).

3.

What is a BOQ and why is it important for my bid?

The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is the official financial Excel sheet where you enter your competitive prices. Any mistake in this file—like adding extra rows, changing formulas, or saving it in the wrong format—will cause the portal server to reject your entire bid.

4.

Are samples required to be submitted physically before the digital bid opens?

For many product-based Soft Starters tenders, buying departments do ask bidders to submit physical samples to their office before the digital technical evaluation date. This requirement is always clearly mentioned in the official NIT document.

5.

How does the Dedicated Tender Expert from Tender18 help me?

Our assigned expert manages your total portal compliance. They extract the hidden rules from long tender PDFs, create a precise document checklist for your team, map your digital signature, and securely upload your technical and financial files onto the government servers.

6.

What is the role of a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

A Class III DSC is a secure USB device that contains your digital identity. You cannot upload a bid without it. It is used to securely encrypt and lock your sensitive price data and technical documents so no one can view them before the official opening date.

7.

As an MSME, can I get financial benefits when bidding for Soft Starters?

Yes, the government strongly supports MSMEs. By uploading a valid Udyam Registration Certificate in the technical envelope, small businesses are frequently exempted from paying the initial Tender Document Fee and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

8.

Why should I list my services or products on GeM for this category?

GeM is now the primary digital marketplace for all government agencies. If you are properly cataloged for Soft Starters, officers can view your profile and generate direct purchase orders or invite you to participate in exclusive Custom Bids.

9.

What makes Tender18 a reliable GeM support partner?

As a highly trusted and expert GeM consultant, Tender18 holds a proven support success ratio of over 95%. From flawless profile creation and complex catalogue mapping to OEM panel approvals and live Reverse Auction (RA) support, we handle it all seamlessly.

10.

What does "L1" mean in these government contracts?

"L1" stands for "Lowest Bidder 1". In government procurement, after all technical envelopes are approved, the financial sheets (BOQs) are opened. The bidder who has quoted the lowest compliant price for Soft Starters is declared L1 and is generally awarded the contract