South Central Railway Passive Optical Network Power Meter Tender Vijayawada 2026 - IS/IRS Standards, OEM Authorized, PON Technology

Tender Overview

South Central Railway invites bids for the supply of a Passive Optical Network power meter in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The scope is supply of goods only with inspection by a designated agency. Key eligibility requires OEM authorization or approved dealer credentials, and a past performance criterion of delivering at least 20% of the tendered quantity in the last three years. 100% payment on receipt and acceptance is mandated, with OEM warranty certificates due at delivery. The tender emphasizes IRS warranty terms and adherence to project-specific inspection norms, targeting reliable, ISI/IRS-compliant optical measurement equipment. The bid seeks equipment capable of PON technology support, with appropriate data readout/transfer, and standard packaging inclusions. A critical differentiator is the requirement for past performance proof, ensuring bidders have prior SC Railway or equivalent government/state/government-PSU experience on similar optical meters.

• Organization: South Central Railway
• Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
• Product: Passive Optical Network power meter
• Coverage: Supply of goods only with OEM authorization
• Key differentiator: Required past performance (≥20% of tender quantity in last 3 years)
• Payment terms: 100% on receipt and acceptance
• Warranty: IRS conditions with OEM certificates

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• PON Technology supported

• Display type requirement

• Power measurement range (dBm)

• Standard wavelength upstream/downstream specifications

• Spectral passband/Pass zone (nm)

• Return loss performance parameter

• Accuracy (dB) metric

• Auto Power off feature

• Battery life (hours) specification

• Optical connectors compatibility

• Data storage capacity and data readout/transfer methods

• Optional accessories availability

• Warranty Period framework and OEM warranty certificates at delivery

• Packaging includes details

• Note: Specific numeric values (ranges, wavelengths, passbands, accuracy, etc.) are not provided in this extract; bidders should confirm exact figures in the tender documents and annexures.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Past performance requirement: Supply of the same/similar optical power meters for at least 20% of tender quantity in a single contract over the last three years; submit performance reports (R Notes/CRAC/consignee acceptance) with bid.
• Authorization: Only OEM or their authorized dealers may quote; authorized dealer must upload OEM authorization with bid.
• Payment terms: 100% payment on receipt and acceptance by consignee.
• Inspection: Strict conformity to designated inspection agency norms; no alternate inspection accepted.
• Warranty: As per IRS conditions; submit OEM warranty certificates at delivery.
• Delivery scope: Supply of goods only; installation/commissioning not explicitly stated.
• Certification: Attach a certifying statement (Annexure-1 format) that all bid documents are true and factual; otherwise bid may be rejected.