Northern Railway Stationary VRLA Batteries Tender IS 15549 (Q3) Conforming 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V3) conforming to IS 15549 (Q3). The scope is supply of Goods only, with an emphasis on products that meet IS 15549 standards and the V3 designation. Location details are not specified in the notice, but procurement targets rail infrastructure applications. The tender emphasizes an OEM authorization requirement and a prior track record of supplying similar products to central/state government bodies or PSUs. A key differentiator is the mandatory qualification that bidders or their OEMs must have delivered at least 20% of the bid quantity in a single financial year to a government organization, supported by CRAC/CRN/IC/R-Note documentation. The tender specifies post-receipt inspection at the consignee site as a precondition for acceptance, with pre-dispatch inspection not mandated. Unique criteria include genuine BIS/type test certificates and other product certificates as per the bid, ensuring compliance with the product specification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Construction, Product: Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V3), IS Standard: IS 15549 (Q3), Battery Type: VRLA, Nominal Voltage and Capacity details to be captured from bidder submission, typical requirements include C10 Ah capacity metrics and compatibility with “Batteries Suitable For” in rail operations. The BOQ shows no line items, implying a general supply scope. Required documentation includes OEM authorization, BIS/license, type-test certificates, and other product certifications. Inspection is post-delivery at consignee; pre-dispatch inspection is not universally required unless ATC specifies. The bidder must confirm 20% prior supply to govt/PSU history.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Supply of Goods only
• OEM Authorization: Bidder must provide OEM authorization; resellers must present OEM details
• Post-Receipt Inspection: Conducted at consignee site
• Certificates: Upload BIS licence, type tests, approval certificates and other prescribed documents
• Supply History: 20% of bid quantity delivered to Central/State Govt/PSU in a financial year, with CRAC/CRN/IC/R-Note evidence
• Tax: Invoice in consignee name with consignee GSTIN
• ATC/Corigendum Compliance: All relevant certificates must be uploaded; non-compliance may lead to rejection