Southern Railway Counter Communication System Tender 2026 Tamil Nadu - On Site OEM Warranty & 1 Year Warranty 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for a Counter Communication System under the Indian Railways framework. The tender targets the supply of communication hardware, with the scope limited to the delivery of goods to the specified depot (delivery to SSE/T/SRM/TPJ). Key differentiators include an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and a 1-year OEM warranty performance window post-acceptance. The contract emphasizes material test certificates and buyer lab verification, ensuring compliance with specified quality controls. The opportunity is location-agnostic in the data, but tied to southern railway depots in the regional network, with the emphasis on on-site warranty and post-installation support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Counter Communication System, Type of system, and length of gooseneck to be defined.
• On Site OEM Warranty (Year): 1 year from final acceptance; OEM warranty certificates must accompany delivery.
• Delivery Location: Depot of SSE/T/SRM/TPJ; consignee contact: 9003864840.
• Quality Compliance: Material Test Certificate to be sent with supply; buyer lab results govern acceptance.
• Delivery Flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery period adjustments as per option clause; minimum extension 30 days.
• Payment/Liability: Liquidated damages for delayed delivery; security deposit damages for non-compliance; GST considerations to be borne by bidder with GST as per actuals or lower applicable rates.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty on supplied products; post-installation rectification during guarantee window; installation/commissioning scope if applicable.
• Scope: Supply of goods only; no BOQ items available; ensure material test evidence and OEM authorizations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not explicitly specified; terms indicate security deposit may be used for damages in defaults.
• Delivery Schedule: Delivery period anchored from the last date of the original delivery order; option clause may extend delivery period.
• Documents: Material Test Certificates, OEM warranties, installation certificates (if installed), GST/PAN, financials, and technical compliance documents.
• GST: Bidder to determine GST; reimbursement as per actuals or lower applicable rate.
• Warranty: 1-year OEM warranty; certificates to be submitted at delivery.
• Penalty: LD for delays; damages equal to security deposit on default; recoveries treated as outstanding.
• Payment Terms: Not explicitly detailed; subject to final contract terms and LD regime.