West Central Railway PVC Insulated Heavy-Duty Electric Cables IS 1554 Part 1 (V2) Tender Bhopal 2026

Tender Overview

West Central Railway, Indian Railways invites offers for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables marked to IS 1554 (Part 1) (V2) (Q2) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462001. The scope is supply-only, with the estimated value not disclosed and no BOQ items listed. Key evaluation hinges on OEM authorization, BIS certification showing IS 1554(Part 1), and possession of qualifying test reports from a Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab. A mandatory 30-month warranty from the date of supply applies, with test reports due at delivery. The tender emphasizes local content certification under Make in India and requires the supplier to demonstrate prior supply proof. A 0% or 100% local-content option must be disclosed by bidders. Unique conditions include OEM authorization, performance documentation, and BIS/OEM licensing status. This is a government procurement requiring strict compliance with the IS 1554 standard and related conformity tests.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables marked to IS 1554 (Part 1) (V2) (Q2)
• Key attributes: Working voltage, nominal conductor area, number of cores, conductor material, insulation type, armour type, outer sheath, improved fire performance
• Certifications/test reports: Availability of TYPE test report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab; optional test reports as applicable
• Construction details: Shape of conductor, cable winding method; BIS certificate of OEM with clear IS 1554 Part 1 indication and operative license
• Warranty: 30 months from date of supply; warranty certificate and test report required at delivery
• Documentation focus: OEM authorization, local-content certificate, and compliance with IS 1554 Part 1
• Delivery/installation notes: Delivery terms and scope are restricted to supply of goods; installation not included

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/security: Not specified in data; verify during bid submission
• Delivery timeline: Not specified; delivery terms to be established in contract
• Payment terms: GST to be paid as per actuals or applicable rates with bidder’s quoted GST; supplier bears GST compliance
• Documentation: Upload BIS OEM certificate, IS 1554 Part 1 indication, Central Govt/NABL/ILAC test reports, and local-content certification
• Authorization: Bidder must provide OEM authorization; without it bid may be rejected
• Performance evidence: Past supply proof with quantity and dates; consumer receipt notes or CRAC accepted
• Warranty/penalty: 30-month warranty; no new documents accepted post bid opening; conflicts with other terms prioritized