PVC Flat Cable, Copper Conductor with PVC Insulation and Sheath as per IS 694
Erode District Panchayats
ERODE, TAMIL NADU
Bid Publish Date
20-Feb-2026, 11:59 pm
Bid End Date
02-Mar-2026, 2:00 pm
Location
Progress
Quantity
2000
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Southern Railway (Indian Railways), located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, seeks a supply-only contract for Flat Cable, Copper Conductor with PVC insulation and sheath that is ISI Marked to IS 694 (Q3). The scope specifies generic cable categories, insulation conforming to IS:5831:1984 latest, and copper conductors conforming to IS:8130:1984 latest, with selectable no. of cores and nominal conductor area in sq.mm. The tender includes an option clause for quantity variation up to 25% and requires a Material Test Certificate with delivery. The award region targets the Golden Rock/Senior Section Engineer vicinity, with the contract emphasizing standard-compliant cables and lab-based acceptance criteria. This procurement focuses on ensuring ISI-marked, standards-compliant flexible power/control cables for railway uses, with delivery terms aligned to extended schedules if options are exercised.
Product: Flat Cable, Copper Conductor with PVC insulation and sheath
Conformance: ISI Marked to IS 694
Insulation standard: IS 5831:1984 (latest)
Conductor standard: IS 8130:1984 (latest)
Physical: No. of cores (configurable)
Electrical: Nominal area of conductor (sq.mm) (configurable)
Construction: Optional inter-core tape between cores and outer sheath
Option clause allowing ±25% quantity variation at contract award and during currency
Delivery period linked to original order timeline with calculation for extended period
Material Test Certificate mandatory; lab tests determine acceptance
Scope limited to supply of goods; installation not included
GST responsibility rests with bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate
Purchaser may increase/decrease order quantity by up to 25% at placement and during currency; delivery extensions calculated by (increased/original quantity) × original delivery period with a 30-day minimum
Bidders must determine applicable GST; reimbursement will be as actuals or at the quoted GST rate, whichever is lower
MTC must accompany supply; buyer lab tests will determine acceptance; non-conforming items rejected
Experience in supplying ISI-marked cables to railways or large-scale industrial buyers
Demonstrable capability to supply IS 694 compliant flat cables
Financial stability to meet project scale and potential quantity variances
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CATALOG Specification
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Tender Results
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| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GENERIC | Category of Cable | FR |
| GENERIC | Type of Insulation (shall conforming to IS:5831:1984 latest) | Type A |
| GENERIC | No. of core | 3 |
| GENERIC | Conductor material (Complying with IS:8130:1984 latest) | Plain copper |
| GENERIC | Nominal Area of Conductor (in Sq.mm) | 2.5 |
| GENERIC | Optional tape between the cores and outer sheath | Yes |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates in cable supply to rail/industrial sector
Financial statements / solvency documents
EMD/Security deposit proof (as applicable)
Technical bid documents confirming ISI 694 compliance
OEM authorizations orManufacturer certifications for ISI marked cables
Material Test Certificate (MTC) to accompany delivery
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
To bid, ensure your offer includes IS 694 ISI marked flat cables, confirm insulation per IS 5831:1984 and conductor per IS 8130:1984. Prepare GST details, GST % quoted, and attach Material Test Certificate. Include OEM authorizations and a robust financial statement. Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation.
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates for railway-scale supply, financial statements, EMD proof if applicable, MTC with delivery, and OEM authorization ensuring ISI 694 compliance. Technical bid must confirm insulation and conductor standards per IS 5831 and IS 8130.
Cables must be ISI Marked to IS 694, with insulation per IS 5831:1984 (latest) and conductor per IS 8130:1984 (latest). The tender allows configurable No. of cores and Nominal Area of Conductor (sq.mm), with optional inter-core tape between cores and outer sheath.
Delivery terms permit a 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during the currency. The extended period uses the formula: (Increased quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; if original period < 30 days, use original period.
The scope is strictly supply of goods for flat cables with ISI compliance. Installation or commissioning is not included. Ensure the submitted quote covers all cost components for delivery to the specified location in Tamil Nadu and provide MTC with the shipment.
Bidders should demonstrate prior experience supplying railways or large industrial buyers, ensure ISI 694 compliance, hold valid GST and financial statements, provide OEM authorizations, and present certifications for IS 5831 insulation and IS 8130 conductors.
The Material Test Certificate must accompany each delivery; the buyer’s lab will perform acceptance testing. Non-conforming items will be rejected, and acceptance hinges on lab results. Ensure the MTC explicitly confirms ISI marking and conformity to IS 5831 and IS 8130.
Bidders should anticipate GST-related reimbursement clauses and standard railway payment terms. The tender notes that GST liability is the bidder’s responsibility and reimbursement is per actuals or applicable rate, with the final rate determined during contract. Ensure pricing reflects these terms.
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Main Document
CATALOG Specification
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS