Southern Railway PVC Insulated ISI IS 694 Cable Tender Chennai 2026 - FR-LSH 1.5 SQMM 1100V ISI Marked

Tender Overview

The Southern Railway, under Indian Railways, seeks ISI marked PVC insulated unsheathed cables conforming to IS 694, rated for 1100V. Procurement covers 1 core, 1.5 sq.mm copper conductor, with FR-LSH insulation and C(HR) insulation type, supplied in 100 meter coils. Total quantity 2,150 meters; delivery splits: 1,500 meters to Tambaram and 650 meters to Avadi. Branded supply is mandatory: FINOLEX, HAVELLS, POLYCAB, FURCON, RETCOCAB or similar; unbranded offers will be rejected. OEM authorization is required. Additional documents include tax invoice, bank mandate, PAN, GST, annual turnover certificate, test and warranty certificates. The contract accommodates a 25% quantity variation during ordering or within the currency of the contract, with delivery time adjustments as defined. This tender is targeted at cable suppliers capable of meeting strict branding and compliance criteria for rail infrastructure components.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category/Type: Cable, FR-LSH, ISI marked, IS 694 latest edition, 1100V, 1 core, 1.5 SQ.MM nominal conductor area, copper conductor
• Insulation: C(HR) insulation material
• Conductor: Plain copper; 1 core; 1.5 sq.mm
• Branding: Must be clearly mapped to offered brand in GEM; branded offers only
• Coil length: 100 meters; color breakdown: Red 8 coils, Black 7 coils, Green 650 meters total; total quantity 2,150 meters
• Delivery locations: Tambaram, Tamil Nadu; Avadi, Tamil Nadu; delivery terms per AtC
• OEM & Certifications: OEM authorization certificate required; test certificate and warranty certificate to be supplied
• Make list: FINOLEX, HAVELLS, POLYCAB, FURCON, RETCOCAB or similar
• Other doc requirements: GST, PAN, company turnover document, EMD/ security where applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Scope of supply: Bid price to include all costs; supply only
• Required documents at submission: Tax Invoice, Bank Mandate, PAN, GST, Annual Turnover Certificate (IRERP verified), Test Certificate, Warranty Certificate, OEM Authorization Certificate
• Brand mapping: Firm must reflect the offered brand under GEM; unbranded offers rejected
• Contact points: Local procurement contacts with quantities to Tambaram and Avadi; ensure timely delivery and compliance
• Eligibility: Branded cable supplier with valid OEM authorization and audit-ready financial documents