Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V2) as per IS 15549,Stationary Valve Regulated Lead
Centre For Development Of Telematics (c-dot)
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Posted:
3 March 2025
Closed:
17 March 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Rural Development Department of Uttar Pradesh invites bids for Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (VRLA) adhering to IS 15549 (Q3), sourcing for state-level applications. The project imposes an EMD of ₹20,000 and requires bidders to demonstrate minimum turnover performance over the last three financial years. The tender envisions potential quantity adjustments up to ±25% and imposes a delivery framework that aligns with variable orders. This procurement targets bidders with OEM turnover credentials, service presence in the state, and compliance to warranty/service terms. A primary differentiator is the need for OEM-backed service support and an established regional service center network to cover carry-in or on-site warranty scenarios. The tender’s location-centric nature emphasizes regional deployment and post-award servicing across Uttar Pradesh, detailing the category as batteries meeting IS 15549 Q3 standards, with emphasis on quality and timely supply. Unique aspects include the option clause on quantity and the requirement for OEM turnover parity if multiple bidders participate. This tender requires bidders to align with the states’ procurement norms and exhibit robust financial health.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Stationary VRLA Batteries (IS 15549, Q3) for UPS/back-up power applications
- Standards & compliance: IS 15549 (Q3), OEM turnover documentation, and IS/ISO quality expectations in bid
- Financials: EMD ₹20,000; minimum three-year turnover evidence with audited balances or CA certificate
- OEM responsibility: OEM turnover criteria apply; bunch bids require OEM with highest bid value to meet turnover
- Service & support: functional service centre in each consignee state for carry-in warranty; 30-day establishment window if not present at bidding
- Delivery flexibility: quantity can vary up to 25% during and after award, at contracted rates
- BOQ status: no items listed; clear emphasis on battery procurement scope and standard compliance
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹20,000 required; payment method not specified beyond EMD amount
- Turnover criteria: minimum average annual turnover over last three years; documentary balance sheets or CA certificate
- OEM turnover: OEM-specific turnover criterion; applies to bunch bids; highest bid value OEM must meet turnover
- Delivery terms: option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period linked to original delivery date with minimum 30 days
- Service presence: must have functional service centre in each consignee state for carry-in warranty; establishment within 30 days if absent
- Warranty & support: terms imply warranty/onsite or carry-in depending on warranty type; service accessibility required
- Documentation: bidders must upload turnover proofs; OEM authorizations and service capability details are implied
- Contract flexibility: purchaser may extend delivery period and quantity as per option clause; contract rates remain fixed
