West Central Railway PVC Insulated Heavy Duty Electric Cables ISI Marked Tender Bhopal Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

West Central Railway invites bids for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1), to be supplied on a goods-only basis. The item scope includes ISI marked cables, with OEM-only quotes or authorized dealer quotes supported by OEM authorization. Primary delivery location is the Senior Section Engineer Electrical Centralized Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal – 462024. Bidders must provide past supply experience with copies of POs and proof of performance (CRAC/R-Note/Completion). Warranty is 3 years from final acceptance or after commissioning, with OEM warranties submitted at delivery. The supplier must have a robust after-sales network in India and service centers near consignee destinations. A critical differentiator is the requirement for type test reports from Govt/NABL/ILAC laboratories to prove conformity, along with optional test reports. Inspection is by the consignee after delivery; pre-dispatch inspection is not mandatory. The tender emphasizes OEM-only participation and ISI certification as non-negotiable conditions. This tender aligns with the ISI standardization framework and ensures traceable, high-quality electrical cables for railway infrastructure. Unique aspects include mandatory government-lab type tests and post-receipt consignee inspection, creating a stringent supplier selection process that prioritizes OEM reliability and product traceability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1)
• Certification requirement: ISI marked cables; submit ISI certificate at offer time; requirement for type test reports from Govt/NABL/ILAC laboratories
• Conductor & insulation details: generic criteria include nominal conductor area (sq mm), number of cores, type of insulation, armouring, and outer sheath; improved fire performance category/type
• Construction specifics: shape of conductor, cable wound on details (as per tender text)
• Quality & compliance: ensure type test reports available; optional test reports may be considered
• Delivery scope: Only supply of Goods; installation/commissioning may be included per scope; delivery to Bhopal address and post-delivery inspection by consignee
• Test & certification body: NABL/ILAC or Central Govt labs for conformity
• Warranty & after-sales: 3-year warranty from final acceptance or after commissioning; OEM warranty certificates to be supplied at delivery; service centers in India for after-sales support

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery location: Senior Section Engineer Electrical, Centralized Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal – 462024; contact mobilization details provided
• IS I marking: ISI certification mandatory; submit certificate with bid
• OEM requirement: only OEMs may quote; authorized dealers allowed with OEM authorization; non-compliance leads to rejection
• Past supply proof: provide copies of PO/S for same or similar items plus completion certificates (CRAC/R-Note)
• Test reports: required from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited labs per latest IS; attach reports at delivery
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC specifies
• Warranty & service: 3-year warranty; service centers near consignee destinations must be listed
• Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates and documents sought in bid document, ATC, Corrigenda
• Payment terms: not specified in provided data; bidders should anticipate standard government terms