Northern Railway USB External SSD Tender 256GB+ Lucknow ISO/IS 550 Compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks the supply of USB Type External Solid State Drives with capacity greater than 256 GB. The contract scope is limited to the supply of goods (no installation or services). The dispatch address is the General Stores Depot, Alambagh, Lucknow, with the expectation of branded, OEM-authorized products. Key differentiators include mandatory brand declarations and OEM authorization proofs, ensuring the offered item matches bid specifications. The opportunity is positioned for bidders with branded, warranty-backed USB SSDs and authorized dealer status for the specified brand.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Performance – Storage Capacity; Sequential Read Speed Class (MB/s); Sequential Write Speed Class (MB/s).
• Category: Connectivity – Interface Type; Connector Type; Included Cable Type.
• Category: Compatibility and Compliance – Data Security / Encryption Capability; Warranty (in years).
• Deliverables are limited to standard, branded USB SSDs (>256 GB) with clear OEM branding, and must include data security features and warranty assurances as per bid.
• ATC clauses require brand-specific documentation; unbranded items are not acceptable. Dispatch through Central Receipt Section (CRS), Lucknow.
• End prices must include all costs; no post-award amendments to specifications are anticipated.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit details are not disclosed in the available data.
• Bidders must supply OEM/authorized dealer brand declarations and proof of brand authorization with the offer.
• Only branded items from approved manufacturers will be considered; acceptance requires compliance with the product specification in the bid document.
• Authorization documents must cover the offered brand in the relevant item category; non-compliant submissions will be rejected.
• The contract is for the supply of goods only, with no installation services; delivery terms and timelines are not specified here.
• Delivery to the Lucknow depot, with acceptance subject to documentary proof from Government sector bodies if applicable.