Southern Railway Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid IS 309 Conforming Tender 2026 - Oxygen Gas Supply

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Southern Railway under Indian Railways for the procurement of Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid conforming to IS 309 (Grade as per clause 4). Scope includes form, mode of supply, packing and marking, and required conformity to IS 309 standards. The contract allows a bidder to supply full cylinder consignments to the consignee with empties collected by the supplier, and anticipates a ROA-style supply arrangement with a potential 25% quantity variation and extension under the option clause. A minimum cylinder rental-free period of 90 days is specified, with separate pricing for any rental beyond that period. The supply is “as and when required” by the consignee, with mandatory purity certificates per delivery. Unique competitive elements include flexible quantity and delivery timing aligned to consignee demand. Location data is not disclosed in the tender, but the procurement category centers on oxygen and related gases for railway operations, with a focus on batch conformity and testing. This tender invites suppliers who can demonstrate IS 309 compliance and deliver per the specified delivery and invoicing terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Generic gas supply; IS 309 conformity required (Grade per clause 4)
• Product: Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid; Form and Mode of Supply governed by tender
• Packing/Marking: as per standard packing and labeling requirements
• Certification & Testing: Conformity to IS 309 with purity testing and certification prior to delivery
• Delivery Model: Full cylinder delivery to consignee; empties collection by supplier
• Rental Period: Minimum 90 days free cylinder rental, additional rental charged separately
• Deposit/Charges: Cylinder deposit charges may apply but not used in bid evaluation
• Inspection: Destination consignee inspection; supplier to furnish Test & Purity Certificate with each supply
• Option Clause: Quantity may vary up to ±25% during contract, with extended timing rules; delivery starts after the original last delivery date
• Scope: Bid price to include all costs; supply on demand; no BOQ items provided

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery & Collection: Full cylinder delivery to consignee; empties collected by supplier
• EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in the data; bidders should expect standard EMD requirements per Indian Railways tenders
• Eligibility: Demonstrable capability for IS 309 compliance and supply of oxygen gases; experience in similar gas supply contracts preferred
• Warranty/Support: Not explicitly stated; ensure adherence to IS 309 conformity and purity certificates with each delivery
• Documentation: Purity certificates to accompany each shipment; inspection by consignee; compliance with standard IS 309 testing procedures
• Penalties/Extensions: Option to increase quantity up to 25% with corresponding delivery extensions; minimum 30 days extension rule
• Delivery Timelines: Delivery commencement tied to the last date of the original order; extended period rules apply under option clause