East Central Railway XLPE Cable Tender 1.1 kV IS 7098 Part 1 2026 Rajasthan Government Procurement

Tender Overview

East Central Railway invites bids for the supply of XLPE cable suitable for working voltages up to and including 1.1 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 1). The procurement focuses on cables conforming to mining, low-temperature, and fire-performance classifications, with explicit emphasis on conductor, insulation, armour, outer sheath, and marking requirements. The contract scope centers on supply of material with standard drum packing, marking, and sequential identification, including type test availability from Govt/NABL ILAC accredited labs. The tender envisions variable quantity handling per option clauses and requires compliance with supplier ATC terms, pre/post-inspection, and GST invoicing norms. This opportunity targets bidders experienced in railway-grade XLPE cables and continuous supply commitments within central India/Night-hour delivery windows. The emphasis on certification, marking, and packing standards distinguishes this call for bids from generic cable procurements, and it calls for OEM authorisation and prior supply evidence across similar projects.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: XLPE cable for up to 1.1 kV; conforming to IS 7098 (Part 1); suitable for mines and low-temperature service; fire performance classified cables.
• Conductor: material and construction details to be provided; dimension (Nominal Area) and number of cores to be specified per size.
• Insulation/Sheath: colour of XLPE insulation; inner sheath type; outer sheath standard and colour.
• Armouring: type, material, and number of armour wires/strips per cable size (0 for unarmoured).
• Outer & Marking: drum standards, standard length per drum, sequential marking, cable identification, and drum marking.
• Certification: availability of type test reports from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC-accredited labs; optional test reports.
• Packing/Delivery: packing, drum winding, and standard length on drums; marking on drum.
• Inspection: pre-dispatch (RITES) and post-receipt inspection at consignee site; GST-compliant invoicing to consignee.
• Tender terms: option to increase/decrease quantity up to ±25%, delivery period aligned to last delivery order date, minimum 30 days extension rule.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: not explicitly stated in the data; bidders must comply with standard GeM/Auction terms and tender ATC.
• Delivery & Payment: delivery window linked to original and extended periods; payment and GST invoicing must be GST-compliant and in consignee’s name.
• Documentation: tender-specific authorization letter; evidence of supplying similar XLPE cables in past three financial years; PO copies/CRAC/receipt notes.
• Inspection & Compliance: pre-dispatch/post-receipt inspections by specified agencies; certificates to be uploaded; ATC terms to be followed.
• Warranty/Penalties: penalties/LD not specified; reference to standard terms and inspection outcomes applies.
• Other: supplier to adhere to at least one nominated inspection agency; ISI/ISO/Govt lab tests may be required; OEM authorization if applicable.