Tender Overview
The South Western Railway invites bids for Electrical Safety Footwear-18KV as per IS 15298(Part-2):2024, Annexure I. The procurement targets supply of goods only, with required catalogues, two sample pairs, and test reports accompanying the offer. OEMs or Authorized Dealers must provide tender authorization letters, ensuring compliance with ISI marked standards and the specified electrical safety specification. The scope emphasizes the need for a formalized product catalogue and timely evaluation samples to ensure conformity before bulk supply. The tender requires bidders to demonstrate financial capability through three-year turnover evidence and to establish or possess functional service centers in each consignee state, with toll-free service support. The unique aspect is the 18KV safety footwear standard, demanding ISI certification, OEM authorization, and post-award service availability.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Electrical Safety Footwear-18KV aligned to IS 15298(Part-2):2024 (Annexure I).
- Standards: ISI marked safety footwear, IS 15298 Part-2 compliance.
- Documentation: Product Catalogue, two evaluation samples, test reports with bulk supply.
- Eligibility: OEM or Authorized Dealers; tender authorization letter from OEM required.
- Delivery/Support: Functional service centre in each consignee state; dedicated toll-free service line.
- Warranty/Penalties: Notified defects serviced within 5 days; penalties up to 0.5% per week; total penalties cap at 10% of contract value; risk of alternate sourcing if breached.
- Misc: No BOQ items; scope limits to supply; ensure ISI and 18KV rating conformance.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope: Only supply of Goods; no installation.
- Turnover: Provide audited balance sheets or CA certificate showing last three-year average turnover; if company <3 years, use post-incorporation years.
- Service Centres: Establish within 30 days of award if not existing; payment release upon evidence of functional centre.
- Warranty & Penalty: Service within 5 days; 0.5% weekly penalty; max 10% of contract value; PBG may be forfeited for non-compliance.
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD (as applicable), OEM authorization letters, product catalogue, and test reports.
- Samples: Provide two pairs for evaluation prior to bulk supply; stay compliant with IS 15298 testing.
- Channel: OEM or Authorized Dealers only; tender spec authorization letter required with offer.
