Central Railway Metal Storage Cabinet Tender Mumbai Maharashtra 2026 IS 550/IRS Standards

Tender Overview

The Central Railway, Mumbai (Maharashtra) invites a supply-only tender for a Metal Storage Cabinet under the Q2 category. The procurement emphasizes cabinet construction details and OEM authorization, with a requirement for supplier credibility evidenced by prior purchase orders in the railway/government segment. The scope focuses on delivering cabinets to meet specific structural and security expectations, with emphasis on manufacturer involvement and GST-compliant invoicing. A key differentiator is the insistence on OEM or tender-specific authorizations and documented performance history within the last 3 years. Unique compliance and documentation requirements accompany the bid.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

The tender lists generic cabinet features to be defined by the bidder, including:

• Type of Product, Mounting Positioning, Number of shelves,
• Material of Shelves/Frame/Top & Bottom Sheets/Back Sheet,
• Availability of Drawers and Drawer Locks,
• Lock Type for drawers, and Exterior Finish,
• Door availability and primary material (for hybrid options).
  There is no BOQ; however, bidders must align with the Central Railway’s structural and security expectations and provide detailed material specifications and finishes for all listed components. The scope is constrained to supply of goods, with an emphasis on OEM-authenticated design and compliance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

Key terms include: GST handling with actuals or applicable rate limits; GST invoice upload and GST portal payment confirmation; supply-only scope; mandatory submission of certificates and documents; IRS-condition-of-contract guidance on warranty; OEM authorization, preferably tender-specific; evidence of prior railway/government PO for at least 20% of tender quantity in the last 3 years; documentary evidence including PO copies and invoices; restriction against irrelevant documents; and a clear emphasis on eligibility documentation to avoid rejection.