North East Frontier Railway Copper Wire & SSU Bolt Supply Tender 2026 India

Tender Overview

Organization: North East Frontier Railway (Indian Railways). Procurement: Supply of multiple items per attached specification: solid hard drawn copper wire, high-tensile variants, SSU bolts (with/without nuts and locking plates), annealed stranded copper, uninsulated copper, hard drawn grooved copper contact wire, contact wire cutter. Estimated value: not disclosed; EMD: ₹46,000. Location: NE India; border rail corridor focus. Scope: strictly supply of goods with end-to-end attribution to existing railway installations; 11 items enumerated in BOQ, each aligned to attached specs. Key differentiator: multiple copper conductor products and fasteners under a single rail procurement with option clauses on quantity. Unique aspects: tender includes an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period linked to original delivery timeline. Bidder guidance: ensure compliance with Govt procurement norms and IS/IS-like standards as inferred from attached specification framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names & categories: solid hard drawn copper wire; high-tensile copper products; SSU bolt; SSU bolt with nut; SSU bolt with nut and locking plate; annealed stranded copper; uninsulated copper; hard drawn grooved copper contact wire; contact wire cutter.
• Quantity/scope: 11 items in BOQ; scope states “Only supply of Goods.”
• Financial terms: EMD ₹46,000; turnover and financials governed by bidder’s last three-year performance; supplier invoices to be issued in consignee name with consignee GSTIN.
• Delivery & warranty: delivery period per extension formula; warranty period as per specifications from final acceptance; climate/rail environment robustness implied by item types.
• Experience & eligibility: minimum 3 years in supplying similar category products to Central/State Govt/PSUs; evidence via prior contracts; turnover documentation to be uploaded.
• Quality & compliance: certificates required; OEM authorizations may be needed; adherence to bidder documents as per ATC.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹46,000 required as security deposit.
• Experience criteria: bidder or OEM must have supplied same/similar category products to Govt/PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contract copies.
• Turnover: average turnover over last three financial years; provide audited balances or CA certificate; new entities use post-incorporation turnover.
• Invoices: must be raised in consignee name with consignee GSTIN.
• Scope & payment: supply of goods only; payment terms not detailed beyond standard govt norms; delivery timeline via option clause; penalties likely via standard terms.
• Documentation: mandatory certificates and documents must be uploaded per T&C; non-compliance leads to rejection.