East Central Railway Thermal Imager Tender Patna Bihar 2026 IS 9000 Conformity NABL RITES Inspection

Tender Overview

East Central Railway invites bids for the supply of a thermal imager (Q2 category) to Patna, Bihar. The scope is the complete supply of goods, with an option clause allowing ±25% quantity variation. Key inspection roles include RITES for pre-dispatch and the consignee for post-receipt verification. A mandatory OEM authorization and supplier qualification are required, with bulk-supply proof needed (minimum 20% of tendered quantity in last 3 years). The tender emphasizes conformity testing against IS 9000 standards and NABL/ILAC lab viability. The project uses government procurement channels and requires adherence to ATC conditions. The tender also permits extended delivery time proportional to quantity changes, with a minimum guarantee period of 30 days for added time.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Thermal imager with standard lens and telephoto lens options
• Key measurements: Horizontal/Vertical Field of View; IFOV for standard, telephoto, and spatial resolution
• Performance: Detector resolution (minimum); temperature range and reading accuracy; minimum focus distance; image capture frequency; image detector type; NETD; emissivity adjustment; infrared spectral band
• Display & storage: Display type and size; storage medium; file formats; built-in visual camera resolution; image transfer interface
• Environmental & safety tests: Dry heat, cold, and damp-heat conformities per IS 9000 series; NABL/ILAC test report availability; IP rating and safety certification
• Power & operating: Battery chemistry, charger provision, operating temp, humidity
• Procurement specifics: Delivery terms, option quantities, and OEM performance evidence; pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspection protocol
• Documentation: GST-IN compliance, OEM authorization, and required test reports

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not disclosed in data; bidders must comply with typical EMD and vendor qualification to participate
• Delivery & payment: Delivery period tied to original delivery order with option-based extension; payment terms not detailed in excerpt
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch by RITES; post-receipt at consignee site
• ATC/Documentation: Tender requires bidder-specific authorization letters; GST invoice on consignee GSTIN; GST portal proof of payment
• Supplier qualifications: OEM must demonstrate prior supply to a zonal railway/PUs/core for at least 20% of tender quantity in last 3 years; documentary evidence required
• Warranty/Support: Dedicated service/support channel and escalation matrix expected
• Other: Bidder must upload all certificates and documents sought in ATC and Corrigendum; option clause compliance mandatory