Tender Overview
West Central Railway of the Indian Railways invites bids for the ratchet type torque wrench (Q3) under a supply-only contract. The procurement emphasizes a 3-year OEM warranty, with service capability across India for installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. A strong emphasis on Make brand and traceable documentation, including central government/NABL/ILAC test conformity, is highlighted. The bid includes procurement preferences for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under the MSE policy, with a potential matching mechanism if L-1 is not an MSE and the price is within defined margins. The absence of a BOQ implies itemized, brand-specific supply. The scope centers on direct goods supply with formal acceptance criteria and post-delivery support requirements. The tender, though lacking explicit start/end dates, targets a complete supply and handover to Indian Railways facilities with documented warranty coverage and service network details.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Ratchet Type Torque Wrench (Q3) for construction-grade torque range and dimensions
- Key specifications requested: Least count, Head depth, Square drive size, Overall length, Head width, Torque range (NM), Grip and finish materials, Torque-limiting direction, and related test reports
- Standards & testing: Availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab to prove conformity; IS/I SO-like compliance not explicitly named but must meet listed technical attributes and be ready for inspection
- Branding requirement: Must specify a Make brand in the offer; unbranded items will be rejected
- Warranty & service: 3-year warranty from final acceptance or post-installation testing; OES/OEM warranty certificates required; service centers to be listed across consignee locations
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope: Supply of goods only; no service scope beyond installation/commissioning if included
- MSE preference: Eligible bidders must be manufacturers to avail purchase preference; price matching allowed within L-1+15% margin for 25% contract value
- Documents: Upload GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD documents, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance certificates
- Warranty: 3-year OEM warranty; post-sale service obligation with regional service centers
- Payment: GST as applicable; no explicit payment terms stated; verification of GST and procurement policies required
- ATC notes: Pre-bid clarifications and ATC documents to be reviewed; fresh documents not allowed during reconsideration; brand-specific submission required
