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West Central Railway PVC Insulated Heavy Duty Electric Cables Tender Bhopal IS 1554 Part 1 2025

Posted

27 Oct 2025, 11:23 am

Deadline

07 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm

Location

BHOPAL , MADHYA PRADESH

Progress

Issue27 Oct 2025, 11:23 am
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Quantity

1200

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Tender Overview

West Central Railway, part of Indian Railways, seeks supply of PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) conforming to IS 1554 (Part 1) for Q2. The procurement is targeted to be delivered and commissioned at the Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal 462024. Only OEM manufacturers are eligible; authorized dealers may bid with OEM authorization. Key differentiators include mandatory type test certificates from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC, and post-dispatch inspection by the consignee. A three-year warranty is required, with comprehensive after-sales support and service centers across India. The absence of BOQ items suggests a fixed-scope allocation under the buyer’s terms. This tender emphasizes quality assurance through mandatory certificates, OEM-led bidding, and on-site acceptance after delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1) for Q2
  • Certification requirements: Availability of type test report from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC; optional test reports
  • Construction details: Generic conductor material, insulation type, armouring type, outer sheath, and improved fire performance category
  • Compliance: Cables to meet IS 1554 Part 1 (Q2) and related construction standards; post-delivery testing and certification
  • Delivery terms: Material delivered to Senior Section Engineer Electrical, Centralised Store & Repair Depot, Bhopal
  • Inspection: Post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection not mandatory unless ATC specifies
  • Warranty: 3-year warranty from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates at delivery
  • Documentation: Test certificates to accompany supply; proof of past supply/POs for similar items mandatory

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Eligibility: OEM-only bids or authorized dealer bids with OEM authorization; failure leads to rejection
  • Warranty: 3-year guarantee with service network and maintenance support in India
  • Delivery/Installation: At consignee location in Bhopal; commissioning if scope includes installation
  • Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated
  • Documentation: Upload required certificates/documents as per bid/ATC; lack leads to rejection
  • Past performance: Submit CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates for prior similar orders
  • Service capability: Demonstrated after-sales network with regional service centers
  • Payment terms not specified; emphasis on compliance and timely delivery

Key Specifications

  • Product: PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1) (Q2)

  • Conductor nominal area and cores: as specified in IS 1554 Part 1, Q2

  • Insulation: Type specified in IS 1554; outer sheath and armour details per IS 1554

  • Fire performance: Improved fire performance category and type of cable

  • Construction: Shape of conductor; cable wound on suitable reel

  • Certification: Type test report from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC to prove conformity; optional test reports

  • Delivery: Material to be delivered to Senior Section Engineer Electrical, Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal

  • Warranty: 3 years from final acceptance or after installation/completion testing

Terms & Conditions

  • OEM-only quotation with OEM authorization from the bidder

  • 3-year warranty; OEM service network and on-site support

  • Post-receipt inspection by consignee; test certificates to accompany delivery

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in provided data; emphasis on delivery with test certificates and post-delivery inspection

Delivery Schedule

Delivery to Bhopal Centralised Store & Repair Depot; installation/commissioning included if scope covers it

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified; warranty period set at 3 years; inspection and acceptance criteria implied

Bidder Eligibility

  • Bidder must be OEM or an authorized dealer with OEM authorization

  • Evidence of past supply experience for similar cables (PO copies, CRAC/Completion certificates)

  • Capability to provide 3-year warranty and nationwide service support

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
GENERIC Nominal Area of Conductor (in Sq mm) 16
GENERIC Number of cores (in Nos) 4
GENERIC Material of conductor Aluminium
GENERIC Type of Insulation Type-A (General Purpose Insulation)
GENERIC Type of armouring Galvanized steel formed wire (strip) armoured
GENERIC Type of outer sheath Type-ST 1 (General Purpose Insulation)
GENERIC Improved fire performance category and type of the cable 1
CONSTRUCTION Shape of conductor Stranded
CONSTRUCTION Cable wound on ISI Marked Wooden drum
CERTIFICATION Availability of type test report from Govt Lab/ NABL/ ILAC to prove conformity of the specification Yes as per IS:1554 Part 1 latest
CERTIFICATION Availability of Optional Test Reports Cold bend test, Cold impact test, Armour resistance test, Not applicable

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

OEM authorization letter (for bids from OEM or authorized dealer with proper authorization)

4

Test certificates for supplied cables (type test reports from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC)

5

Past supply experience documents (PO copies, CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates) for similar items

6

Proof of service centers and after-sales support network in India

7

Warranty certificates from OEM

8

Any ATC-specified certificates or documents

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for PVC insulated heavy duty cables tender in Bhopal

Bidders must be OEM or have OEM authorization, submit test certificates (Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC), provide past supply proofs, and guarantee a 3-year warranty. Include installation if scope covers it and ensure post-receipt inspection by the consignee. Delivery address is in Bhopal.

What documents are required for IS 1554 Part 1 cables tender

Submit GST, PAN, OEM authorization, type test reports, past PO copies, CRAC/Completion certificates, and OEM warranty certificates. Also provide service center details, installation reports if applicable, and proof of prior similar supplies to avoid rejection.

Which standards ensure compliance for IS 1554 cables in this tender

Cables must conform to IS 1554 (Part 1) for Q2; type test reports from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC validate conformity; optional test reports may supplement compliance. Ensure improved fire performance category specifics are met per tender notes.

Where will the cables be delivered and inspected

Delivery to Senior Section Engineer Electrical, Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal 462024. Post-receipt inspection will be conducted by the consignee; pre-dispatch inspection is not mandatory unless ATC specifies otherwise.

What is the warranty period for supplied cables

A 3-year warranty starts from final acceptance or after commissioning and testing, whichever is later. OEM warranty certificates must be provided at delivery, with service centers listed for nationwide coverage.

What evidence demonstrates past performance for similar cables

Provide copies of purchase orders for similar cables, CRACs or completion certificates, and proof of successful prior supply of IS 1554 cables or equivalent. This data supports eligibility and reduces rejection risk.

Are post-delivery tests mandatory and who conducts them

Yes, post-delivery inspection is conducted by the consignee. Supply must include test certificates; the inspection validates conformity to IS 1554 Part 1 and warranty readiness before acceptance.

What is required for OEM authorization and who can bid

Only OEMs or authorized dealers with proper OEM authorization may bid. The authorization must be current and cover the specific cable model/types requested, with proof attached to the bid submission.