October 13, 2025: Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) has launched a global tender for the bulk supply of NPS 20:20:0:13 (Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate), a key complex fertilizer, to be delivered at Tuticorin Port by November 15, 2025.
FACT announces NPS 20:20:0:13 import tender
The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a Government of India enterprise, has issued an open e-tender (Enquiry No. MAT-RM-NPS-II-2025) for the supply of NPS 20:20:0:13 in bulk. The product must conform to the Indian Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) specification as per Schedule 1, Part A, 1(e), Sl.3.
FACT, which produces and trades nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, seeks competitive bids through the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP): https://eprocure.gov.in.
Tender details at a glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | NPS 20:20:0:13 (Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate) |
| Quantity | Up to 30,000 MT (±10% tolerance) |
| Port of discharge | Tuticorin Port, India |
| Shipment deadline | On or before November 15, 2025 |
| Discharge rate | 7,000 MT PWWD SHEXEIU (11.0 m draft) |
| Bid submission deadline | October 18, 2025, 18:00 hrs IST |
| Bid opening | October 18, 2025, 18:30 hrs IST |
| Price basis | CFR Tuticorin and FOB load port (both required) |
| Credit period | 180 days preferred; minimum 30 days mandatory |
| EMD | USD 1 per MT (exemptions for producers or past suppliers) |
Shipment and pricing terms
FACT will accept offers for FOB and CFR Tuticorin. Bidders failing to quote both options will be disqualified. The company reserves the right to award the contract under either pricing basis.
Suppliers are encouraged to provide 180 days’ credit; shorter credit will be adjusted using an interest loading of 7.22% p.a. for evaluation. Bids will be evaluated on a landed-cost basis, inclusive of freight, insurance, port dues, and customs duty.
The exchange rate will be the SBI bill-selling rate on the date of tender opening.
Eligibility and EMD exemptions
The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at USD 1 per metric ton, but exemptions apply to:
Manufacturers/producers of NPS 20:20:0:13.
Traders who have previously supplied fertilizers in bulk on a CFR basis to any Indian buyer.
Qualified bidders must demonstrate credible supply experience and compliance with India’s procurement rules, including restrictions on participation from countries sharing a land border with India unless registered with the competent authority.
Evaluation criteria
FACT will evaluate offers based on:
Landed cost at Tuticorin Port.
Credit terms offered (up to 180 days).
Quoted demurrage rate, with adjustments if above USD 12,000/day.
Compliance with FCO standards and tender annexures.
Post-bid clarifications will not be accepted except when specifically requested by FACT.
Strategic significance
This tender is part of FACT’s effort to secure Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (NPS) for its fertilizer blending operations. The move supports India’s nutrient balance and fertilizer security as demand for sulphur-based phosphatic fertilizers rises among farmers.
NPS 20:20:0:13 is a vital complex fertilizer supplying Nitrogen (20%), Phosphorus (20%), and Sulphur (13%), promoting balanced crop nutrition for oilseeds, pulses, and cereals.
Bottom line
The FACT NPS 20:20:0:13 supply tender represents another step in India’s proactive raw-material sourcing strategy. With a shipment deadline of November 15, 2025, the tender will attract major global fertilizer producers and traders supplying the Indian market.
