Public Health and Family Welfare Department Maharashtra Lead Acid Batteries Tender Osmanabad 2026 IS 14257 Q3

Tender Overview

The Maharashtra Public Health And Family Welfare Department, operating in Osmanabad (413405), seeks Lead Acid Storage Batteries For Motor Vehicles with lightweight design and high cranking performance, conforming to IS 14257 (Q3). The procurement involves batteries with capacity referenced at the 5-hour rate, with the standard’s 20-hour rate capacity noted for comparison. While no BOQ items are listed, the tender includes an option clause allowing a ±25% quantity adjustment at contract award and the possibility of similar adjustments during the contract period at contracted rates. The delivery schedule delegates timing to the original delivery order timeline, with extended periods deriving from the calculated formula provided in the terms. Unique aspects include the IS 14257 compliance requirement and V2 performance criteria for motor vehicle applications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: Lightweight lead-acid storage batteries for motor vehicles, high cranking performance (V2).
• Standards: IS 14257 (Q3); reference to Table 2 for 20-hour rate capacity vs 5-hour rate capacity.
• Capacity reference: Battery capacity at the 5-h rate, using the 20-h rate capacity as benchmark.
• Form factor/weight: Not specified; bidders must infer weight constraints from lightweight requirement and vehicle mounting.
• Quality/compliance: Product must be certified to IS 14257 requirements and deliverable under standard vehicle battery tests.
• Delivery/installation: Terms indicate delivery period governed by original order date and potential extensions under the option clause.
• Brand/OEM/compatibility: No explicit brand, but compliance with IS 14257 is mandatory.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may modify quantity up to ±25% at contract time and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery extension: Additional time computed by (Increase in quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Delivery timeline: Calculations linked to last date of original delivery order; possible extension within allowed maximum.
• Documentation: Bidders must comply with terms and provide standard bid documents; specific EMD and submission docs are not listed here.
• Acceptance criteria: Compliance with IS 14257 (Q3) is mandatory; no BOQ items available for this tender.
• Other terms: All bidders must adhere to Buyer Added ATC terms; ATC document referenced but not reproduced here.