South Western Railway Ready Mixed Paint BIS IS 158 (Q3) Lead Free Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: South Western Railway (Indian Railways) seeks procurement of BIS marked ready mixed paint conforming to IS 158 (Q3) with properties including lead-free formulation, acid/alkali and heat resistance. The scope specifies drum packaging in 20 L capacity using new MS drums as per IS 2552/1989 (amendment 1, 2018). Estimated value around ₹97,947 and supplier eligibility favors MSEs registered with UDYAM. The tender emphasizes advance sample approval where applicable and requires proof of prior supply to Railways/PSUs via documents like R/Note or CRAC. A key differentiator is the mandated MSE preference and the warranty term of 30 months on delivered goods, with risk on damage during transit resting with the supplier.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: BIS marked ready mixed paint
• Packing: 20 litres per drum, MS drums, non-returnable, IS:2552/1989 (amendment 1, 2018) Gr B2
• Shelf life / Freshness: manufacture not earlier than 3 months prior to supply; minimum shelf life 12 months
• Advance sample: supplier may be required to provide advance samples for buyer approval before bulk supply
• Warranty: minimum 30 months warranty post-delivery; longer/shorter if specified by the tender
• Special condition: proof of new drum purchase from manufacturer/dealers with tax invoice/MTGC required with supply inv
• Compliance: item to be supplied under IS 158 (Q3) specification; keep lead-free, acid/alkali resistant and heat resistant attributes
• Eligibility hint: MSEs must submit UDYAM registration along with offer; non-MSEs may be excluded

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: not explicitly specified in data; bidders should verify at bid submission
• Eligibility criteria: reserved for MSEs with UDYAM registration; proof required; past supply to Railways/PSUs with documentary evidence (R/Note, CRAC) may be considered
• Delivery/Inspection: inspection by consignee; delivery terms to be aligned with purchaser’s requirements
• Packing conditions: evidence of tax invoice, MTC/GC for drums; risk of damage during transit borne by supplier
• Warranty: 30 months warranty from delivery; conforms to product description and quality; applicable even after payment
• Documentation: maintain GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations as applicable
• Advance sample approval: if required, samples must be approved prior to bulk supply
• Special clause: Purchaser reserves right to place bulk order with experienced suppliers who have prior supply history; evidence required