Southern Railway External Micrometers Tender 2026 - Tungsten Carbide Spindle, ISI/ISO Standards, Rajasthan Bid 2026

Tender Overview

The tender from Southern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks the supply of External Micrometers with specific type/material features, tungsten carbide tipped spindle, calibration certification, and related accessories. The scope is limited to the supply of goods (no BOQ items listed) with an emphasis on metrology-grade accuracy and output compatibility. Key differentiators include material and spindle construction, calibration documentation, and OEM warranty requirements. The procurement location is not specified in the data, but targeted for railway workshops needing precise measurement tools. The purchase demands robust quality control, material certificates, and installation/maintenance readiness as part of acceptance criteria.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category/Specification: External micrometer with spindle end tipped with tungsten carbide; spindle and anvil materials as defined in tender.
• Measurement features: Measurement Range (mm) and Least Count / Resolution; Accuracy (Maximum error in reading) at 20°C (±).
• Display & data: Type of display and data output to other devices capability.
• Power / accessories: Number of batteries included (if applicable); standard accessories included in scope.
• Construction: Material of frame and material of spindle/anvil; operating conditions including temperature/humidity limits.
• Calibration & warranty: Calibration certificate issuing authority and OEM warranty terms; minimum warranty period to be specified by supplier.
• Documentation: Material Test Certificate required; OEM authorization may be needed; supplier must ensure lab verification by buyer.
• Compliance: Expectation of compliance with standard metrology practices and traceability for inspection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and payment terms: EMD amount not stated; the contract includes LD for delays and damages equal to security deposit value if default occurs; GST to be determined by bidder with GST rate subject to actuals.
• Delivery scope & penalties: Scope of supply limited to goods; option clauses allow quantity variation up to 25%; delivery period linked to last date of delivery order with extension rules as per clause.
• Warranty & service: OEM warranty certificates must be submitted at delivery; supplier must provide installation, commissioning, and maintenance support; service group capability required.
• Certification & tests: Material Test Certificate to accompany supply; buyer lab assessment governs acceptance.
• ATC & compliance: GST considerations, payment terms, and extension/damages provisions governed by contract amendments; performance-related liabilities outlined.
• Eligibility: Bidders must be capable of supplying railway-grade measurement equipment with traceable calibration and OEM-backed warranty.