Tender Overview
The South Central Railway, a division of Indian Railways, seeks Solar Photovoltaic Modules / Panels - Crystalline silicon terrestrial (Q3) with BIS CRS certification. The scope targets supply of PV modules for railway installations, with free delivery at site and inclusive installation/commissioning where specified. Key differentiators include mandatory past performance in similar supply to SC Railway or other Zonal Railways in the last 3 years, and OEM authorization for authorized dealers. The tender emphasizes documentation, material testing, and clear Make/Model disclosures. The absence of BOQ items suggests a focus on standard module shipments meeting IS/IEC 61730-1 Class 3 requirements and ISI/BIS compliance for rail applications. The opportunity requires strict adherence to marking and labeling, with consignee validation of material acceptance. This tender reflects SC Railway’s push for BIS CRS certified PV solutions suited to railway power needs in 2025.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Crystalline silicon PV modules for terrestrial use
- Standards: IS/IEC 61730-1:2004, Class 3 application; BIS CRS certification
- Module rating and efficiency: PV module rating in Wp; efficiency percentage as specified by OEM datasheet
- Manufacturing origin: PV modules manufactured to required quality for Indian Railways; OEM/Manufacturer disclosures must be provided
- Documentation: Warranty certificate/test reports; technical leaflet with Make/Model No.; indelible marking "for South Central Railway use" on packaging; supplier hologram on cartons
- Delivery/installation: Free delivery at site; installation/commissioning included where indicated by product category
- Past performance evidence: Copies of R notes/CRAC/acceptance proofs for similar supply in last 3 years
- Authorized dealer note: Tender must include OEM authorization for dealers; performance attributed to OEM if applicable
- Turnaround: Clear turn-key delivery and validation as per consignee requirements
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financials: Not explicitly stated; bidders must provide past performance proof and financial stability per ATC
- Delivery timeline: Free delivery at site with installation/commissioning included where applicable
- Payment terms: As per GTC on GeM; ensure invoice references consignee contact numbers and IMMS order numbers
- Documentation: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, turnover proof, technical datasheets, OEM authorization
- Performance evidence: Past performance in last 3 years with SC Railway or other Zonal Railways/PUs; authorized dealer performance attributed to OEM
- Marking & labeling: Indelible markings for railway use; vendor to provide hologram on cartons
- Turnover/upload: Post-award turnover certificate and B-to-B GST portal posting required
- Warranty/Testing: Warranty certificates and test reports to accompany supply
