Centre For Excellence In Basic Sciences VRLA Batteries TEC Specification Tender Mumbai Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

The Centre For Excellence In Basic Sciences, under the Department Of Atomic Energy, invites bids in Mumbai, Maharashtra for Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries aligned with TEC specifications. The procurement scope emphasizes VRLA battery characteristics and rack assembly readiness, with delivery and service commitments tied to contractual terms. Bidders should note the option clause allowing quantity variations up to 25% and extended delivery calculations, plus the requirement for robust after-sales support. The tender accommodates OEM or authorized seller participation with India-based after-sales presence. A comprehensive warranty and material testing documentation are mandatory, signaling strict quality assurance expectations. The absence of a BoQ item list indicates a broad, specification-led purchase, requiring bidders to align offerings with stated TEC conformity and construction criteria.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries as per TEC specification (Q3)
• Key construction data expected: battery voltage, discharge rate, capacity (Ah), container material, positive plate type, and rack assembly provision
• Standards/certifications likely required: BIS license, type test certificates, OEM authorization for imported items, and ISI/ISO-type compliance as applicable
• Warranty & service: minimum 2 years comprehensive warranty covering defects and performance; dedicated service personnel for warranty support; service level agreement in bid terms
• Documentation at supply: Material Test Certificate; buyer’s lab acceptance criteria drive item acceptance
• OEM/import condition: if imported, registered India office for after-sales support
• Delivery/quantities: option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation during and after contract; delivery period calculated per clause with minimum 30 days extension rule

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial terms: not specified in data; bidders must comply with option clause and general GeM-like terms; project emphasizes compliance with TEC and warranty commitments
• Delivery timeline: delivery period remains tied to last delivery order date; extended delivery time formula applies with minimum 30 days
• Warranty: comprehensive warranty for at least 2 years from delivery, with on-ground service support
• SS/Certificates: upload BIS license, type test certificate, OEM authorization; Material Test Certificate to accompany supply
• Service obligations: dedicated technical staff for timely servicing during warranty per bid SLA
• OEM/Indiamarket: for imported items, India-based OEM registered office required for after-sales service
• Acceptance criteria: buyer’s lab test outcomes govern acceptance; adherence to TEC specifications is mandatory