Western Railway PVC Insulated Heavy Duty Electric Cables IS 1554 50 Sq.mm 4 Core 1100V Tender Gujarat 2026

Tender Overview

Western Railway invites bids for the supply of PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED ARMOURED MULTICORE CABLES with stranded aluminium conductors, suitable for operating up to 1100 volts and conforming to IS:1554 (PT-1)/88 with Amendment No.1 or latest. The item is specified as 4 CORE, 50 SQ.MM. Estimated contract value is ₹1,765,280, with an EMD of ₹35,310. Inspection may be conducted by RITES pre-dispatch or at consignee site; scope covers only supply of goods to Western Railway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. OEM/BIS certification and tender-specific authorization are required. Pre-dispatch inspection, TSA authorization, and vendor eligibility criteria are highlighted. The tender emphasizes BIS certification of the OEM and prohibits dual bidding by principal/OEM and authorized agents for the same item.

This tender targets suppliers capable of supplying IS 1554-compliant cables with mandatory OEM validation, and seamless supply to the Western Railway network. Key differentiators include strict conformity to IS:1554 with amendment updates and mandatory tender-specific authorization, ensuring traceability from OEM works to Western Railway stores.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: PVC insulated and sheathed armored multicore cable
• Conductor: Stranded aluminium conductor, 4 CORE, 50 SQ.MM cross-section
• Voltage rating: Up to 1100V working
• Standard: IS:1554 (PT-1)/88 with Amendment No.1 or latest
• Outer features: Armouring type, outer sheath color and construction per IS 1554 specs
• Certification: Type test report availability; BIS OEM certificate; ISI/BIS certification requirements
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch by designated agency (RITES) or post-receipt at consignee site
• Scope: Supply-only; no installation included; TSA if authorized by OEM
• Documentation: OEM authorization and tender-specific authorization required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹35,310
• Estimated value: ₹1,765,280
• Delivery/Compliance: Supply of cables meeting IS 1554; pre-dispatch inspection if clause selected
• Eligibility: BIS certificate for OEM; tender-specific TSA/authorization; OEM or authorized agent can bid, but not both for same item
• Submission: Hard copy EMD within 5 working days of bid opening to DY.CMM/Sales, Mumbai
• Other: Latest IS/Amendment applicable; proper documentation for inspection and testing; procurement from authorized dealers with clear manufacturer details