South Central Railway Sulphuric Acid (IS 266) Battery Grade Tender 2026 20 kg HDPE Pack ISI Marked

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is South Central Railway under Indian Railways, seeking ISI marked Sulphuric Acid battery grade conforming to IS 266 (Third Revision) with amendment No.1 (reaffirmed 2010), packed in HDPE containers of 20 kg capacity. The contract contemplates flexible ordering up to 25% more quantity and potential extended delivery periods at contracted rates. The reference product is described as per bid ATC: battery-grade sulfuric acid meeting IS-266-1993, supplied in HDPE jerrycans, 20 kg each. The emphasis is on conformance, packaging integrity, and timely delivery from the last date of the original delivery order, with additional time calculated by (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

• Organization: South Central Railway, Indian Railways
• Product/Service: ISI marked Sulphuric Acid (battery grade) per IS 266
• Location: Tender in Railways context; delivery within specified terms
• Estimated Value/EMD: Not disclosed in provided data; emphasis on quantity flexibility
• Differentiator: ATC requires explicit confirmation of material per description; deviation allowed but must be clearly stated
• Unique aspects: Reference to iMMIS past performance consideration and strict adherence to IS 266 specifications

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Sulphuric Acid, battery grade, IS-266-1993, Third Revision with amendments, IS 266 conforming
• Packaging: HDPE container, 20 kg capacity per pack
• Certificate/Standard: ISI marked; conforming to IS 266 standard
• Deviation handling: Deviations from additional specifications must be declared; otherwise treated as acceptance of stated specs
• Past performance: Tenderers with prior satisfactory SC Railway or other Govt/PSU supply in similar volumes (≥20% of tender quantity) in last 3 years preferred
• ATC compliance: Final bid must attach document proving material supplied per bid description

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not specified in provided data; bidders should expect standard Govt EMD requirements
• Delivery flexibility: Option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract currency; delivery period aligns with original and extended periods with minimum 30 days
• Delivery schedule: Delivery period begins from the last date of original delivery order; time extension formula applies
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate the standard Govt payment terms on acceptance
• Documentation: Past performance reports (R Notes/CRAC/consignee acceptance) required for bid evaluation; iMMIS data may be considered
• ATC confirmations: Attach explicit confirmation that material complies with IS 266 description; deviations must be clarified
• General eligibility: Suppliers with track record of satisfactory execution for similar items with SC Railway or other Govt bodies prior to bid opening