Custom Bid for Services - Supply of Dry filtered/screened medium coarse “River Sand” in air tig
Eastern Railway
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
Posted:
30 April 2025
Closed:
21 May 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
Organization: North East Frontier Railway (Indian Railways) – procurement for supply & filling of dry screened coarse sand in 10 kg packets for use in Diesel & Electric Locomotives as per AAR M 916 51. Estimated value: ₹615,876 with a contract duration of 24 months. Location: Malda, West Bengal 732101. EMD: ₹12,300. Scope includes meeting locomotive sand specification and associated terms as defined in tender documents. The SOW emphasizes compliance with railway requirements, EPF/ESIC registration, and credential submission for past sand supply in locomotives. A 25% quantity/duration variation is allowed during contract issuance and post-award. Distinctive factors: strict eligibility checks, dedicated service office in the consignee state, and mandatory service support channels.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name/category: dry screened coarse sand for locomotives; sand supplied in 10 kg packets.
- Applicable standard: AAR M 916 51 (Car & locomotive sand).
- Delivery/packaging: 10 kg packets; supplier must demonstrate past credentials for locomotive sand supply.
- Eligibility/credentials: EPF & ESIC registration required; presence of a local office in the consignee state; dedicated toll-free service line.
- EMD: ₹12,300 via acceptable forms (DD/FDR/Banker’s cheque) as per tender terms.
- Contract duration: 24 months with option to adjust up to ±25%.
- Document requirements: signed acceptance of tender terms and uploaded credential formats; submission of EMD documents; proof of past supply.
- Warranty/after-sales: service support obligations through bidder or OEM as specified.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹12,300; multiple acceptable payment modes (DD, FDR, Banker’s cheque) with hardcopy delivery within required days post-award.
- Contract variation: quantity/duration can be adjusted up to 25% during and after contract issuance.
- Local presence: bidder must maintain an office in the state of consignee; evidence required.
- Service support: dedicated toll-free number for service support must be provided.
- Documentation: EPF & ESIC registration proof; past supply credentials in annexture-B format; signed acceptance of tender terms.
- Delivery and payment terms: not fully specified; adherence to standard railway procurement processes expected.
- Penalties: not explicitly stated; implied adherence to GeM terms and railway penalties for noncompliance.
