North Central Railway IS 13656 V2 Engine Oils Tender 2026 for Internal Combustion Engines – IS 13656 Compliant Crankcase Oils

Tender Overview

Organization: North Central Railway (Indian Railways). Procurement: Internal combustion engine crankcase oils conforming to IS 13656 (V2) for automotive application. Estimated value: ₹216,405.00. Scope: supply of goods only, at consignee location, with requirement to furnish conformity tests and certificates on demand. Unique ATC mandates include OEM authorization, local content declaration if not listed, and mandatory pollution control and fire protection certificates. The tender emphasizes past performance proof via CRAC or client execution certificates. A 1-year warranty from final acceptance or project completion is specified. This tender targets firms with lubricating oils processing licenses under the Lubricating Oils and Greases Regulation and OEM capability to supply IS 13656-compliant products.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Internal combustion engine lubricating oils; designated international equivalent per IS 13656 clause 3.1.
• Engine Oil Viscosity Classification: SAE viscosity grade to be specified by bidder; must be IS 13656 compliant.
• Pack Size: Information to be declared by bidder in liters and unit; must align with supplier capability.
• Conformity: Must provide test reports and certificates proving IS 13656 conformity on demand.
• Certification/Testing: Conformity to Indian Standard; OEM authorization or tender-specific OEM authorization required if not a direct OEM supplier.
• ATC/Branding: OEM authorization, Make in India local content declaration if not shown on product page.
• Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Supply of goods only; no services.
• EMD/Payment: Not specified in data; ensure readiness of typical government EMD as per GeM terms; bank guarantees may apply.
• Documentation: Pollution control certificate, fire protection certificate, valid business license for lubricants processing, OEM authorization, Make in India declaration if applicable, CRAC/execution certificates for past performance.
• Warranty/Penalties: 1 year warranty; ensure OEM warranty certificates at delivery.
• Compliance: Submit all required certificates on demand; non-submission may render bid unresponsive.
• Eligibility: Demonstrate past performance via CRAC or client order evidence; OEM/authorized supplier status mandatory.