Southern Railway XLPE Cable Tender 1.1 kV IS 7098 Part 1 2025

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for the XLPE Cable procurement category covering working voltages up to 1.1 kV in accordance with IS 7098 (Part 1). The scope specifies supply of goods only, with no itemized BoQ entries recorded. The tender flags a potential quantity adjustment of up to 25% under an option clause and allows quantity extensions at contracted rates, subject to delivery-period recalculations. Purchase preference is offered to MSEs following the Public Procurement Policy; bidders must be manufacturers to avail benefit. The tender requires compliance with material testing and multiple certificates as part of bid submission. No explicit start or end dates are provided. The emphasis is on conformance to standard IS 7098 (Part 1) and associated quality controls, including supplier certifications and BIS/type-test documentation, to ensure acceptance by Southern Railway’s inspection rubric.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product(Category): XLPE cable for working voltages up to 1.1 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 1) (Q2)
• Supply Scope: Only supply of goods; no installation or service components
• Standards/Testing: Include Material Test Certificate with shipment; buyer lab to determine acceptance; upload BIS licence, type test certificates, approval certificates and other prescribed certifications
• Eligibility/Preference: MSE purchase preference; bidder must be the manufacturer to claim preference; L-1 plus 15% margin option for MSEs; price matching may apply
• Documentation: Certificates to be uploaded with bid; adherence to ATC and corrigenda; ensure all required certificates are attached
• Delivery/Quantity: Option to increase quantity up to 25%; delivery period recalculation based on extended quantity, with a minimum 30 days; original period governs extensions if applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD / Security: Not explicitly disclosed in available data; bidders must review bid document for exact security deposit requirements
• Delivery Terms: Delivery times extendable via option clause; new time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Payment Terms: Not specified in data; bidders should verify in the main tender document; typical rail procurement terms may include milestone or upon delivery
• Documentation: Upload all relevant certificates (BIS, Type Test, approvals) with bid; material test certificate to accompany supply
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in given terms; penalties or LD clauses, if any, would appear in full terms or corrective notices
• Special Clauses: Purchaser may exercise option to adjust quantity; adherence to public procurement policy for MSEs; suppliers must be compliant manufacturers to claim MSE benefits