North Eastern Railway Lead Acid Storage Batteries Tender Varansi Uttar Pradesh IS 14257 2024

Tender Overview

The North Eastern Railway, a division of Indian Railways, invites bids for lead acid storage batteries intended for motor vehicles. The specification emphasizes lightweight, high cranking performance (V2) and IS 14257 conformity (Q3). The procurement scope is strictly the supply of goods, with inspection at the consignee site and post-despatch acceptance. The tender includes an option to adjust quantity up to 25 percent during and after contract formation, with delivery timelines tied to the original order. Manufacturer participation is preferred, with OEM authorization required for bidders relying on resellers. The vendor must demonstrate prior supply of similar batteries to Central/State Govt. bodies in any of the last three financial years. Key differentiators include OEM authorization, and adherence to IS 14257 (Q3) battery standards, with pre- and post-inspection provisions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles (lightweight, high cranking) conforming to IS 14257 (Q3)
• Battery type and capacity details referenced to 5-h / 20-h rate capacity per IS 14257 tables
• Delivery: Supply of Goods only; inspection either pre-dispatch (seller premises) or post-receipt at consignee site as per ATC/Buyer selection
• Quality regime: OEM authorization letter mandatory for non-manufacturers; bidders must prove prior similar supply in last three financial years
• Documentation: Tender requires specific authorization, CRAC/ICs/R notes to demonstrate quantity supplied, with acceptance criteria at consignee
• Environment: Varansi, Uttar Pradesh supply location

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified
• Quantity: Flexible up to +25% of bid quantity during contract; delivery period extended proportionally with minimum 30 days
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection possible if ATC specifies
• Eligibility: Prefer manufacturers; OEM authorization required; proof of supplying 20% of bid quantity in last three financial years to Govt./PSU bodies
• Payment: Not specified; delivery terms linked to contract and extension clauses
• Warranty: Not specified
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience proofs, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and bid-specific authorization letter