West Central Railway XLPE Cable Tender 1.1 KV IS 7098 Kota Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: West Central Railway, Indian Railways; Product: XLPE Cable for Working Voltage up to and Including 1.1 KV marked to IS 7098 (Part 1); Location: Kota, Rajasthan (PIN 324002); Bid scope: Cable supply with IS 7098 compliance and related packing/marking; Past performance clause: bidders with prior supply to WCR or other Railways for at least 20% of tender quantity in the last three financial years may be deemed responsive; ATC: OEM bid-specific authorization required; Delivery/Inspection: post-acceptance at consignee site; GST handling as per actuals. This tender emphasizes OEM authorization, IS 7098 compliance, and supplier track record for bulk orders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards & classifications: IS 7098 (Part 1) marking; cables suitable for mines and low-temperature environments; improved fire performance category.
• Conductor details: Nominal conductor area (in Sq mm); Material of conductor and construction; Colour of XLPE insulation; Inner sheath type; Outer sheath standards and type; Outer sheath colour.
• Armouring & outer construction: Type of cable, material and type of armouring; sequential marking and manufacturer identification on cable; drum standard and packing/marking requirements.
• BOQ/Quantity context: No BoQ items listed; overall itemization will follow IS 7098 specifications and packing criteria; pre-dispatch inspection by RITES or equivalent and post-receipt inspection at consignee site.
• Delivery & installation: Delivery/installation at SSE P WRSC Kota; GST impact to be borne by bidder; CRAC/CRN/R-note-based acceptance signals.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Past performance eligibility: supply of XLPE cables to WCR or other Railways for ≥20% of tender quantity in last three financial years.
• Bid Specific Authorization: OEM authorization required; agent/dealer bids must include bid-specific OEM authorization.
• Inspection regime: Pre-dispatch inspection (if selected in ATC) by an approved agency; Post-receipt inspection at consignee site.
• GST: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or as per applicable rates, subject to quoted GST cap.
• Acceptance criteria: CRAC/CRN/R-note or equivalent completion report required for successful supply evaluation.
• Delivery terms: Delivery at Kota location; installation/commissioning obligation if scope includes supply.
• Penalties/Quality: Not specified; ensure IS 7098 compliance and OEM warranty as applicable.