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South Western Railway Protective Rubber Knee Boots Tender IS 5557: BIS Marked Type-2 Oil-Resistant Boots 2025

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 11:43 am

Deadline

31 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 11:43 am
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Quantity

32

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

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Tender Overview

The procuring organization is the South Western Railway under Indian Railways, seeking supply of Industrial Protective Rubber Knee Boots conforming to IS 5557:2004 (latest), Type-2 oil-resistant with BIS marking. The scope is limited to the supply of goods only, with sizes specified as Size 10: 6 pairs, Size 9: 6 pairs, Size 8: 4 pairs, Size 7: 6 pairs, Size 6: 10 pairs. The tender emphasizes BIS certification and a non-slip, oil-resistant design for enhanced worker safety. This is a standardized PPE procurement requiring exact size mix and BIS conformity, without BOQ lines, indicating a fixed-scope purchase for standard boots. The tender highlights ensure compliance with national PPE standards and clear vendor responsibilities around invoicing and GST. The opportunity is located under the South Western Railway procurement framework, focusing on protective footwear for railway operations, with a strong emphasis on IS 5557 compliance and BIS marking as a differentiator.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Governing Standard: IS 5557 (latest) – Knee boots for industrial use
  • Certification: BIS Marking mandatory on boots
  • Product Category: Industrial Protective Rubber Knee Boots, Oil Resistant (Type-2), anti-slip design
  • Size Range: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 (quantities: 6, 6, 4, 6, 10 pairs respectively)
  • Manufacturing Process: Standard rubber boot fabrication per IS 5557
  • Test Report: NABL/ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab conformity test reports to be provided on demand
  • Advance Sample: Noted as applicable for bid orders; not applicable for direct buying
  • Invoices: GST invoice in Consignee name with GSTIN; GST paid via portal screenshot
  • Delivery Scope: Supply-only; no installation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Financials: Not specified in the data; ensure GST-compliant invoicing and GST portal payment proof
  • Delivery Timeline: Not specified; ensure adherence to stipulated delivery periods in the contract terms
  • Payment Terms: GST as per actuals or applicable rates; invoice must reflect consignee GSTIN
  • Liability: Seller remains jointly liable with assignee/sub-contractor where applicable
  • Contract Termination: Purchase order termination rights for non-compliance, non-delivery, or insolvency
  • Brand/OEM: BIS marking mandatory; IS 5557:2004 or latest; advance sample provision as per bid terms

Key Specifications

  • IS 5557:2004 or latest standard compliance

  • BIS Marking mandatory on boots

  • Oil Resistant Type-2 design with anti-slip sole

  • Sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 with specified quantities

  • NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports on request

  • Advance sample provision per bid terms

Terms & Conditions

  • GST invoicing in consignee name with consignee GSTIN

  • Delivery must meet IS 5557 Type-2 and BIS marking

  • Test reports to be produced on demand; NABL/ILAC suitability

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST as actuals or as per applicable rates; invoice on GST portal with GST payment screenshot

Delivery Schedule

Not specified in data; ensure compliance with supplier contract timelines

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Contract may be terminated for non-delivery or significant breach; joint liability with sub-contractors

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying protective footwear to government or large public sector bodies

  • Demonstrated capability to supply BIS-marked safety boots in specified sizes

  • GST registration, financial stability, and compliant invoicing

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Specification Governing Standard As per IS 5557 : 2004 (Latest)
Certification BIS Marking Yes
Generic Variety of Industrial Protective Rubber Boots Variety - 1 (Industrial Protective Rubber Knee Boots)
Generic Type Type 2 (Oil Resistant)
Generic Sole & Heel Design Anti Slip Design
Generic Size (as per Cl. 5.1.2 of IS 5557) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Generic Manufacturing Process Vulcanized
Test Report Availability of Test Report from NABL/ ILAC accredited or Central Government Lab to prove conformity of products to the specification Yes
Test Report Test reports to be furnished to buyer on demand, if claimed to be available (hint: Not applicabe if test report is not available) Yes
Advance Sample Agree to provide Advance Sample(s) for buyer's approval before commencement of supply (hint: Applicable in case of orders placed against bid and not applicable in case of Direct Buying) Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates related to protective footwear supply

4

Financial statements proving turnover and stability

5

GST invoice samples and GST portal payment screenshots

6

BIS certification documents or IS 5557 compliance evidence

7

OEM authorisation (if applicable)

8

Technical compliance certificates (IS 5557, Type-2 oil resistance)

9

Any NABL/ILAC test reports or accessibility on demand

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for IS 5557 protective boots tender in SWR 2025?

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria for railway PPE procurement, provide GST registration, BIS certification for IS 5557 Type-2 boots, and submit experience certificates. Ensure invoicing in consignee name with GSTIN and supply boots in sizes 6-10 as specified, with advance samples if applicable.

What documents are required for railway BIS marked boots procurement?

Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates of similar supply, financial statements, IS 5557 compliance proof, NABL/ILAC test reports on demand, and OEM authorisation if applicable. Include GST portal payment screenshot with GST invoice.

What are the technical specifications for IS 5557 Type-2 boots?

Boots must be oil resistant Type-2, anti-slip sole, conform to IS 5557:2004 or latest, with BIS marking. Ensure size-specific quantities: 10:6, 9:6, 8:4, 7:6, 6:10 pairs and provide NABL/ILAC test reports if requested.

When is delivery expected for SWR protective boots procurement?

Delivery schedule is not specified in the data; bidders should align with contract delivery timelines and ensure prompt replacement of any defective items by the stipulated delivery period.

What are the payment terms for railway boot supply contracts?

Payment will reflect GST actuals or applicable rates; invoices must be GST-compliant, raised in consignee name with GSTIN, and GST portal payment proof provided as part of submission.

What are the penalties for non-compliance on IS 5557 boots bid?

The buyer may terminate the contract for material term breaches, non-delivery, or insolvency; the seller remains jointly liable with subcontractors and may incur LD or contract termination.

How to verify BIS marking and IS 5557 compliance for boots?

Requests should include BIS certificate and IS 5557 conformity evidence; confirm anti-slip, oil resistance, Type-2 classification, and factory production controls per standard requirements.