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Southern Railway Lead Acid Storage Batteries for Motor Vehicles IS 14257 Conforming to Q3 Tender 2025 Tiruchirappalli

Posted

27 Oct 2025, 12:51 pm

Deadline

06 Nov 2025, 01:00 pm

Location

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI , TAMIL NADU

Progress

Issue27 Oct 2025, 12:51 pm
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Quantity

25

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 2

ACID MOTOR VEHICLES

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for Lead Acid Storage Batteries for Motor Vehicles with lightweight design and high cranking performance, conforming to IS 14257 (Q3). The delivery location is Senior Section Engineer, Signal Store, SRM, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Tamil Nadu, 620001. The scope is limited to the supply of goods, with option clauses allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates. Bidders must ensure material test certificates accompany shipments, and bid submissions require ISO 9001 certification and BIS/type-test certificates pre- and post-bid. The procurement emphasizes batch acceptance by buyer labs, with delivery timelines linked to original delivery orders. This tender targets suppliers with compliance to Indian standard IS 14257 and related certification requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: Lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles (lightweight, high cranking)
  • Standard: IS 14257 (Q3) with 5-h rate capacity reference to 20 h rate per Table 2
  • Certificates: ISO 9001, BIS licence, type test certificates, ISI certificates
  • Documentation: Material Test Certificate to be included with supply; original cancelled cheque, PAN, GST registration, and aggregate turnover certificates to be furnished at supply time
  • Delivery: Materials to be delivered to SRM Signal Store, Tiruchirappalli; delivery period linked to delivery orders; option to extend as per clause
  • Quality checks: Buyer’s lab will determine acceptance based on Lab test results; supply deemed compliant upon lab confirmation
  • EMD/Value: No explicit EMD amount listed in data; bidders should prepare as per standard tender norms
  • Warranty/Support: Not explicitly stated; expect standard industry warranty per IS 14257 ballast specifics

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Quantity variation: Up to 25% increase/decrease during contract and currency; delivery period adjusts with a minimum of 30 days
  • GST: Bidder must assess applicable GST; reimbursement based on actuals or lower rate, capped to quoted GST%
  • Scope: Bid price must include all cost components for supply only
  • Certificates/Docs: Upload BIS licence, ISI/type-test certificates; ensure all prescribed certificates are included with bid
  • Delivery location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu; payment terms align to standard government procurement norms
  • Eligibility: ISO 9001 certification; OEM or bidder must hold ISI/test certificates as specified
  • Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; align with standard IR procurement practices

Key Specifications

    • Product category: Lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles (lightweight, high cranking)
    • Standards: IS 14257 (Q3); reference 20 h rate capacity per Table 2
    • Certifications: ISO 9001, BIS licence, ISI/type test certificates
    • Delivery location: Senior Section Engineer, Signal Store, SRM, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Tiruchirappalli 620001
    • Documentation: Material Test Certificate accompanying supply; GST/PAN/aggregate turnover proofs

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity can vary by up to 25% during order and currency with adjusted delivery time

  • GST payable by bidder; reimbursement limited to actual or quoted GST rate

  • Supply is for delivery of GOODS only; no services included

  • Mandatory certificates: ISO 9001, BIS/type-test, ISI

  • Lab-based material testing will determine acceptance

  • Delivery to Tiruchirappalli; payment terms per standard IR practice

  • Maintain compliance with IS 14257 (Q3) for performance

Important Clauses

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timelines linked to last delivery order date; if option exercised, additional time = (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Payment Terms

GST assessed by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or lower rate; not exceeding quoted GST percentage

Quality & Testing

Material Test Certificate required; buyer lab results are sole criterion for acceptance

Bidder Eligibility

  • ISO 9001 certification held by bidder or OEM

  • IS 14257 (Q3) conformity demonstrated via type/test certificates

  • BIS licence and ISI certificates available for supplied batteries

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Construction Battery Capacity at 5-h Rate[Reference 20 h Rate Capacity] (Hint: The values in square bracket indicate reference 20 h rate capacity as per Table 2 of IS 14257) 96 Ah [120 Ah]

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Required Documents

1

GST certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates

4

Financial statements or aggregate turnover certificates

5

Material Test Certificate

6

ISO 9001 certification

7

BIS licence

8

ISI & test certificates

9

OEM authorizations (if applicable)

10

Form GST REG-06

11

Cancelled cheque leaf

12

EFT/NEFT payment mandate form

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for IS 14257 batteries tender in Tiruchirappalli 2025

Bidders prepare ISO 9001 and BIS certificates, ISI/type-test docs, and Material Test Certificate. Provide GST details and aggregate turnover certificates; submit PAN and cancelled cheque. Ensure IS 14257 compliance and supply delivery to SRM Signal Store, Tiruchirappalli. Follow option clause for quantity variation and delivery timing.

What documents are required for Southern Railway battery bid in Tamil Nadu

Required documents include GST REG-06, PAN, ISO 9001, BIS licences, ISI/type-test certificates, Material Test Certificate, aggregate turnover certificates for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, cancelled cheque, and EFT/NEFT mandate. All must be uploaded with bid submission.

What standards govern the battery procurement for Southern Railway

Bidders must conform to IS 14257 (Q3) for lead-acid batteries, with reference 20 h rate capacity per Table 2. Also, maintain ISO 9001 and BIS/ISI compliance; materials tested by buyer lab with acceptance based on lab results.

What is the delivery location for the battery supply contract in 2025

Delivery point is Senior Section Engineer, Signal Store, SRM, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Tiruchirappalli 620001. Ensure prompt coordination with the parcel office and provide Material Test Certificate with shipment.

What is the quantity variation clause for this tender

The purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates during placement and currency; additional delivery time is calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

What certificates must accompany battery supply for acceptance

Include Material Test Certificate, IS I/type-test certificates, and other prescribed certificates. Buyer’s lab results will determine acceptance; ensure ISO 9001, BIS licence, and OEM type-test documentation are ready.

What are the GST considerations for the bid in Tamil Nadu

Bidder must determine applicable GST; reimbursement, if any, is based on actual GST or the lower rate, limited to the quoted GST percentage. Ensure GST registration documents are attached during bid submission.

Who qualifies for the battery supply contract under IS 14257

Qualifying bidders must hold ISO 9001 certification and provide BIS/ISI certificates along with IS 14257 compliance documentation; OEMs may bid if they provide necessary authorizations and type-test results for the battery model.

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