South Western Railway WD-40 Spray Metal Cleaner Tender Hubli Karnataka 400 ml IS 5487 Conformant 2026

Tender Overview

The South Western Railway invites bids for the supply of WD-40 Spray 400 ML metal cleaner/polisher, branded or equivalent options such as WD-40, Pidilite, or Global Aerosol. Scope is strictly the supply of goods, with delivery to Hubli area workshops. The bid emphasizes sample approval prior to bulk supply, and a 12-month warranty from supply date. The procurement requires IS 5487 (Q3) conformity for the product category and a formal GST-compliant invoice. The contractor must establish or already maintain service capabilities and ensure timely post-sale support to minimize downtime at the Hubli carriage repair line.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: WD-40 Spray 400 ML or equivalent metal cleaner/polisher (brand flexibility but sample approval required)
• Quantity/Scope: Supply of goods with samples approved before bulk supply; service support and warranty as per ATC
• Packing/Marking: Standard aerosol packaging; packing material and marking details to align with buyer’s receiving standards
• Compliance: IS 5487 (Q3) conformance for metal cleaners/polishers
• Documentation: Provide all relevant test reports and documents on bidding or on demand during supply; GST invoice uploaded on GeM
• Delivery location: Carriage repair workshop, Gadag road, Hubli-580020; supplier must meet 30-day service readiness if required by ATC
• Certification: Supplier to provide tests or certifications upon request; sample approval required before bulk order

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 completed financial years, ending 31st March, as per bid document; Audited balance sheets or CA certificate required
• Service Centers: Functional service center in the state of each consignee location (carry-in warranty); if not present, establish within 30 days of award; payment linked to evidence of service center
• Support: Dedicated toll-free service line for post-sale support
• Warranty & Penalties: 12 months warranty; defect rectification within 5 days; 0.5% unit price penalty per week of delay up to 10% of contract value; post-penalty options include service from alternate sources at seller cost and potential PBG forfeiture
• Invoicing: GST-compliant invoice; GeM portal submission with GST invoice and required screenshots
• Samples: Sample approval prior to bulk supply; delivery address for sample submission provided in ATC