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Indian Army Cable Laying & LT Panel Supply in Bardhaman West Bengal 2026 – XLPE Insulated Heavy Duty Cables BIS Standards

Bid Publish Date

25-Jul-2026, 1:45 pm

Bid End Date

04-Aug-2026, 2:00 pm

Progress

Issue25-Jul-2026, 1:45 pm
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Quantity

2227

Category

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy area 70 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Brand/OEM: No explicit brand restrictions; BIS/ISI marking preferred where applicable
  • Standards: IS 1570-1961 material specification; ISI/BIS marking on cables and components
  • Special Clauses: 25% quantity increase/decrease at buyer's discretion; extended delivery time rules
  • Eligibility: 3 financial years of project experience with multiple-order criteria
  • Warranty/AMC: Not clearly specified; standard government practice applies
  • Penalties: Coordination with performance-related penalties implied by contract terms
  • Delivery: Excavation, trenching, HDPE/GI duct installation, earthing, LT panel commissioning
  • Delivery & Testing: Commissioning and testing of outdoor LT distribution panels

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Tender Overview

Indian Army seeks supply, installation, testing of trench cables and protection piping including XLPE insulated heavy-duty cables ranging from 70 sqmm to 300 sqmm, 3.5 core, plus supporting works (excavation, backfill, compaction, sand/FGS, GI ducts and 110/90 mm HDPE DWC). Location: Bardhaman, West Bengal (713101). Estimated value not disclosed; includes procurement of accessories like GI 100 mm bore protection pipe, HDPE DWC ducts, earthing plates (60 cm x 60 cm x 6 mm). Delivery scope spans outdoor LT distribution panel supply, commissioning, and testing. Unique aspects include option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract currency at contracted rates. This tender emphasizes field trenching, protection pipe installation, and earthing compliance for government-mapped electrical infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Standards Applicable: IS/BIS marked components; IS 1570-1961 (blade material) reference for tools maybe; IS 550 family may be implied
  • Product scope: XLPE insulated cables, trenching, protection piping, earthing plates, LT outdoor distribution panel, pickaxe as per IS 273 (Q4)
  • Performance/Dimensions: 70–300 sqmm cross-section; 3.5 core; 1.50 m trench width limits; earthwork and backfill per site
  • Materials: HDPE DWC ducts (110 mm, 90 mm); GI 100 mm bore pipe; earthing MS plate 60x60x6 mm
  • Certifications: BIS/ISI marking where applicable; vendor compliance with government procurement standards
  • Warranty: Not explicitly stated; typical government scope supports commissioning and testing
  • Testing/Delivery: Commissioning and testing of outdoor LT panel; delivery period aligned with option clause
  • OEM/Brand: No explicit brand constraint; focus on BIS/IS-compliant components

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Performance: 25% quantity option; extended delivery time if option exercised; ensure delivery starting after order date; minimum 30 days extension rule
  • Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation required
  • Experience: Prior supply/install/commissioning of similar category products in the last 3 financial years with multiple-order thresholds (35% single order or 20% each for two orders or 15% each for three orders) and satisfactory performance certificates
  • Delivery/Pricing: Delivery terms linked to contract quantity; rates fixed for extended period; GST as per prevailing applicable rate
  • Inspection/Acceptance: Certificates and documents must be uploaded; non-submission may lead to rejection
  • Warranty/Penalties: Typical penalties apply for non-performance; no explicit LD in provided terms
  • Procurement Scope: Includes excavation, returning, filling, leveling, watering, and material handling within the trenching works

Key Specifications

  • XLPE insulated cables: 70 sqmm to 300 sqmm, 3.5 core

  • Trench excavation width not exceeding 1.50 m

  • HDPE DWC ducts: 110 mm and 90 mm diameters

  • GI protection pipe: 100 mm bore

  • Earthing: MS galvanized plate 60 cm x 60 cm x 6 mm

  • Outdoor LT distribution panel: supply, commissioning, testing

  • Pickaxe: IS 273 (Q4) compliant

  • Material: IS 1570-1961 blade material

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows ±25% quantity change at contract time

  • Delivery period aligned to order date with minimum 30 days extension

  • Submission of PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate required

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST as per actuals, quoted GST rate accepted; vendor to quote with GST%; payment terms not explicitly stated in data

Delivery Schedule

Delivery to commence per order date; option to extend delivery based on quantity changes; minimum 30 days extension if required

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties not explicitly defined; standard government procurement penalties may apply for non-performance

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven supply/installation experience for similar cable trenching and LT panel projects in last 3 financial years

  • Compliant with BIS/ISI where applicable and able to provide certificates

  • GST registration and valid PAN; bank EFT mandate

  • Satisfactory performance certificates from previous buyers

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy area 70 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 95 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 120 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 150 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated area 185 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 240 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated area 300 sqmm 3.5 core etc. , Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr etc. , Returning Filling in including Spreading Levelling Watering and Well Ramming etc. , Removing excavated Materials Soils not exc. 50.00 mtr and depositing where directed etc. , SandF Galvanised Iron Pipe 100mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection of UG Cable etc. , S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 110 mm etc. , S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 90 mm etc. , MandL for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 100mm Bore etc. , MandL for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm etc. , Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel etc. , Pick Axe as per IS 273 (Q4)

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

90

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Bardhaman

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
-BardhamanBardhaman--25090-

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Documents 5

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CATALOG-Specification-1

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 18 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy area 70 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 70 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

250 rm Delivery: 90 days
#2

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 95 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 95 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

250 rm Delivery: 90 days
#3

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 120 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 120 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

200 rm Delivery: 90 days
#4

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 150 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 150 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

200 rm Delivery: 90 days
#5

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated area 185 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 185 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

100 rm Delivery: 90 days
#6

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated heavy duty area 240 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 240 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

150 rm Delivery: 90 days
#7

MandL for cable in trenches or passing through pipe XLPE insulated area 300 sqmm 3.5 core etc.

M&L for cable in trenches or passing through pipe, XLPE insulated, heavy duty, galvanised steel strip or wire armoured electric LT cable with stranded aluminium conductor for 1100 volts grade cross sectional area 300 sqmm 3.5 core including cable gland and lugs complete all as specified and directed.

100 rm Delivery: 90 days
#8

Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr etc.

Excavating in Trenches not exc. 1.50 mtr wide and not exc. 1.50 mtr in depth, getting out in Soft / Loose Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

155 cum Delivery: 90 days
#9

Returning Filling in including Spreading Levelling Watering and Well Ramming etc.

Returning, Filling in, including Spreading, Levelling, Watering and Well Ramming in Layers not exc. 250mm in Soft/Loose Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

140 cum Delivery: 90 days
#10

Removing excavated Materials Soils not exc. 50.00 mtr and depositing where directed etc.

Removing excavated Materials (Soils) not exc. 50.00 mtr and depositing where directed at a level not exc. 1.50 mtr above the Starting Point in Soil, complete all as specified and as directed.

16 cum Delivery: 90 days
#11

SandF Galvanised Iron Pipe 100mm Bore dia Light Grade for protection of UG Cable etc.

S&F Galvanised Iron Pipe 100mm Bore (dia) Light Grade for protection of UG Cable, laid in Floors/ Road Crossing, fixing to Pole with Mild Steel Clamps, Nuts, Bolts, etc., complete all as specified and as directed.

50 rm Delivery: 90 days
#12

S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 110 mm etc.

S & F HDPE DWC (Double Walled Corrugated) of Diameter 110 mm including disconnection and connection of cable near panel/OH for pipe fixing including joints complete all as directed.

250 rm Delivery: 90 days
#13

S and F HDPE DWC Double Walled Corrugated of Diameter 90 mm etc.

S & F HDPE DWC (Double Walled Corrugated) of Diameter 90 mm including disconnection and connection of cable near panel/OH for pipe fixing including joints complete all as directed.

300 rm Delivery: 90 days
#14

MandL for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 100mm Bore etc.

M&L for Horizontal Boring for Passing Protection Pipe up to 100mm Bore (dia), under Road /Foot Path, not exc. 10.00 mtr in a Single Length, complete all as specified and as directed. Note Pipe to be measured separately.

30 rm Delivery: 90 days
#15

MandL for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm etc.

M&L for earthing complete with MS galvanized plate of size 60cmx60cmx6mm as earth electrode , buried directly in ground (earth pit not less than 2.25 mtrs deep below ground level) with top edge of the plate not less than 1.5 mtrs below normal ground level, connected to galvanised iron strip 25x4mm as earthing lead by means of bolts, nuts, check nuts and washers of galvanised iron/welding or steel all as shown in electrical plate No 3 in SSR Part I of 2009 connected to earthing test point all as specified complete with excavation & earth work, PCC pit with 50mm thick RCC cover/CI /MS cover having suitable handle (10mm MS Rod) 20mm dia GI medium grade watering pipe with GI funnel with wire mesh 40mm bore GI pipe medium grade ISI marked) for protection of earth lead conductor and testing on completion complete all as specified and as directed by EngineerinCharge.

24 each set Delivery: 90 days
#16

Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel etc.

Supply, commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel, Double door type, weather proof, CPRI approved, Seven tank treatment powder coated factory made LT Panel board, totally enclosed, dust and vermin proof openable from front & back side, canopy headed,Cable alley at both sides, connected with suitable size MS angle iron frame, for main distribution Panel, fabricated with CRCA sheet 3.15mm thick sheet incluing IP 54 protection, installed on concrete base made of PCC (136) type C1 using 20mm graded aggregate ,including self locking arragement.

3 each Delivery: 90 days
#17

Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel etc.

Supply, commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel, Double door type, weather proof, CPRI approved, Seven tank treatment powder coated factory made LT Panel board, totally enclosed, dust and vermin proof openable from front & back side, canopy headed,Cable alley at both sides, connected with suitable size MS angle iron frame, for main distribution Panel, fabricated with CRCA sheet 3.15mm thick sheet incluing IP 54 protection, installed on concrete base made of PCC (136) type C1 using 20mm graded aggregate ,including self locking arragement.

3 each Delivery: 90 days
#18

Supply commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel etc.

Supply, commissioning and testing Outdoor type LT Distribution Panel, Double door type, weather proof, CPRI approved, Seven tank treatment powder coated factory made LT Panel board, totally enclosed, dust and vermin proof openable from front & back side, canopy headed,Cable alley at both sides, connected with suitable size MS angle iron frame, for main distribution Panel, fabricated with CRCA sheet 3.15mm thick sheet incluing IP 54 protection, installed on concrete base made of PCC (136) type C1 using 20mm graded aggregate ,including self locking arragement.

2 each Delivery: 90 days

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Standards Standards Applicable IS 273 Amended up to date
Standards BIS Marked No
Performance parameters Type of Pickaxe Pick Axe with Chisel Wide and Point End
Performance parameters Whether Handle Provided Yes
Performance parameters Warranty in years 2
Material parameters Material of Axe Blade as per IS 1570-1961 T 55
Material parameters Material of Handle Wood
Dimensional parameters Minimum Overall Length of Blade in mm 545
Dimensional parameters Minimum Width of Chisel Edge in mm 30
Dimensional parameters Minimum Rise of Point and Chisel or Tee in mm NA
Dimensional parameters Nominal Mass in KG 2
Dimensional parameters Length of Handle in mm 1400
Additional parameters Availability of Rubber grip on top of handle No

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by bank

5

Vendor code creation documents

6

Experience certificates for similar supply/installation in last 3 financial years

7

Satisfactory performance certificates from previous buyers

8

Technical bid documents and OEM authorizations if applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for XLPE cable trenching tender in Bardhaman West Bengal 2026?

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate with the bid, along with eligibility certificates and experience in similar LT panel/cable trenching works in the last 3 financial years. Ensure BIS/ISI compliance where applicable and attach performance certificates.

What documents are required for Indian Army cable procurement in West Bengal?

Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, vendor code creation forms, and experience certificates for similar trenching and LT panel projects. Include OEM authorizations if applicable and prior performance certificates from buyers.

What are the technical specifications for XLPE cables in this tender?

Cables range from 70 sqmm to 300 sqmm, with 3.5 core configuration. Materials must be suitable for trench installation, BIS/ISI compliant where applicable, and compatible with HDPE DWC ducts and GI protection pipe installations.

When is the delivery window for the outdoor LT distribution panel procurement?

Delivery terms depend on contract quantity and option clause; an initial delivery schedule is linked to order date with potential extensions. Minimum extension equals 30 days per the option clause, subject to overall delivery period constraints.

What are the EMD and payment terms for this procurement?

EMD details are not explicitly stated; GST will be reimbursed as per actual or applicable rates. Payment terms typically follow government norms post-acceptance; bidders should prepare for standard advance/retention terms and provide bank EFT mandates.

What standards are required for cables and accessories in this tender?

Cables should be BIS/ISI marked where applicable and IS 1570-1961 material used for axe blades may be referenced. Ensure compliance with relevant IS/BS standards for trenching, earthing, and protective piping components.

How to verify eligibility criteria for prior orders in this Army tender?

Demonstrate 3 financial years of activity with orders totaling at least 35% of estimated value for one order or two orders totaling 20% each, or three orders totaling 15% each; attach satisfactory performance certificates from buyers.

What is the scope of excavation and backfill included in the tender?

Scope includes excavation in trenches up to 1.50 m width, backfilling, spreading, leveling, watering, and compaction; materials must be deposited as directed, with proper restoration after cable laying.