Industrial Training Department Kerala HART Field Devices Tender 2025 – RS485/IS 550 Compliance & OEM Authorization

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is the Industrial Training Department under the Labour And Skills Department Kerala, issuing a tender for HART/Field devices including pressure, flow, level measurements and RS485 final control elements. The estimated scope requires supply and installation services with a compliant data sheet accompanying the bid. An EMD of ₹5,000 applies, with payments/guarantees to be managed via bank DD in favor of the Director of Training, payable at Trivandrum. Bidders must demonstrate govt-sector experience and OEM–authored support. A Data Sheet with product specs is mandatory for bid validation. The lack of explicit delivery timelines suggests the inclusion of installation/commissioning within OEM capability. Distinguishing factors include OEM authorization, potential annual turnover considerations, and End User Certificate alignment. The tender emphasizes strict parameter verification and post-award after-sales support via Indian operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: HART/Field devices (pressure, flow, level) and HART/Field bus/RS485 final control elements.
• EMD: ₹5,000 via account payee DD or online as specified; DD payable to Director of Training, Trivandrum.
• Data Sheet submission: mandatory data sheet uploaded with bid; ensure parameter match with offered product to avoid rejection.
• Experience criteria: bidder or OEM (or via reseller) must have supplied similar products to Central/State Govt for 3 years prior to bid opening; provide relevant contracts with yearly quantities.
• Installation/commissioning: to be conducted by OEM or OEM-certified resources or authorized reseller.
• Manufacturer authorization: OEM authorization form/certification required for distributors/service providers.
• Imported products: must have registered Indian office for after-sales service; provide certificate.
• Financials: OEM net worth must be positive as per last audited statements.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• GST advice: bidders to determine GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower (capped at quoted rate).
• End User Certificate (EUC): to be provided in buyer’s format if requested.
• EMD/PBG: EMD via DD acceptable; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/open. Post-award, DD can substitute PBG with 15-day hard copy delivery.
• Data sheet accuracy: ensure no mismatch between bid data sheet and product specifications.
• OEM support: installation/training to be managed by OEM or authorized personnel.
• Delivery/after-sales: terms imply installation and commissioning are included; ensure India-based after-sales support.
• Net worth validation: positive net worth required as per latest audited finances.