Southern Railway Torque Wrench Tender Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu 620001 IS 550/NABL Lab Test Requirements 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by Southern Railway (Indian Railways) for the supply of Ratchet Type Torque Wrench equipment targeted to the construction category. The project location is TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TAMIL NADU – 620001, with an estimated quantity scope and value not disclosed. Key differentiators include mandatory conformity testing via Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs and requirement for Material Test Certificates to accompany delivery. The scope emphasizes a pure supply contract (goods only) with option clauses allowing quantity variation up to 25% during or after award. Unique compliance includes test reports on demand and BIS/type test documentation. The bid must align with government procurement expectations and delivery discipline across the southern railway network.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Ratchet Type Torque Wrench (Construction) with details across several parameters including
  • Torque Range (Nm) with multiple entries
  • Least Count in Nm
  • Head Depth and Head Width (in suitable units)
  • Square Drive Size (Inch; multiple entries)
  • Overall Length at min capacity
• Documentation and testing
  • Test Report Details: submit on demand; availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs to prove conformity
  • Material Test Certificate accompanying supply; lab results determine acceptance
  • Bidders must upload BIS licence, type test certificates, and other prescribed approvals with bid
• The specification set emphasizes conformity rather than a single fixed spec due to multiple parameter entries, suggesting a standard torque wrench meeting typical construction torque ranges and drive sizes, with verification via official test reports.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and payment terms: Damages/LD apply if delivery is not met; deviation may trigger security deposit recovery as damages
• The contract is supply-only (goods) with delivery performance safeguards
• Bidders must possess applicable BIS/type test certificates and demonstrate conformity with the specified standards using an appropriate accredited lab
• The purchaser reserves rights to adjust quantities by up to 25% and to extend delivery timelines proportionally, with a minimum extension of 30 days, under the option clause
• GST considerations: supplier bears applicable GST; reimbursement, if any, follows actuals or lower quoted rate
• Failure to upload required documents AT bid opening may lead to rejection
• Warranty, penalties, and other ATC clauses are implied as per standard Indian Railways procurement practices