Southern Railway MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Tender Kerala IS 7931 1975 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply, installation, testing and commissioning of automatic and semi-automatic welding equipment with self-adjusting arcs (MIG/MAG) conforming to IS 7931 (Part I, II, III). Procurement is located in Kerala (Ernakulam district, Irumpanam 682309) with delivery, installation and commissioning at the consignee site. The scope includes relevant DC welding generator power sources and performance specifications such as duty cycle ratings, feed system, and torch/wire parameters. A one-year warranty is required, with OEM service presence in India and post‑sales support details to be uploaded. The bidder must supply complete turnkey services (SITC) as part of the bid price. The tender emphasizes compliance with IS 7931 standards and related performance metrics for welding currents, wire feed speed, and pulse synchronization. Unique logistics include on-site installation at Southern Railway facilities and required GST-enabled invoicing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformation of automatic and semi automatic welding equipment with self adjusting arcs (MIG/MAG process) according to IS 7931 (Part I/II/III) standards.
• DC welding generator power source conform to IS:7931/(Part-I)/1975.
• Performance parameters: Maximum automatic continuous welding current (100% duty cycle) and (85% duty cycle); Wire feed speed in mm/min; Current rating of torch at 60% duty cycle; Pulse synchronization; Drive system for wire feeder; Diameter of wire (mm) and Torch length (m); compatible metal types; rated power source type.
• Warranty: 1 year; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service centers in India for after-sales support.
• Location, delivery, and installation: delivery at Sr. Section Engineer, Carriage & Wagon, Southern Railway, Irumpanam, Ernakulam, Kerala; installation, commissioning, and testing included if scope covers SITC; GST invoice must accompany GST portal screenshot confirming payment.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD / security deposit: not explicitly disclosed in available data; ensure alignment with tender terms.
• Delivery timeline: installation and commissioning included; on-site delivery at specified Kerala address.
• Payment terms: GST-compliant invoicing via GeM portal; payment terms not numerically specified here.
• Warranty: 1 year from acceptance; OEM warranty certificates to be submitted at delivery; regional service network must be detailed.
• Documents: upload required certificates/documents with bid; non-submission may lead to rejection; ensure GST registration, PAN, experience proofs, financials, and OEM authorizations are prepared.