Rites Limited Railways Procurement Centre Buffer Coupler DLW Drg No SK DL 3430 2025

Tender Overview

Organization: Rites Limited (Railways Public Sector Undertakings) seeks delivery of intricate railway components including Centre Buffer Coupler, Knuckle, Yoke, Draft Gear Assembly, Yoke Support Plate, Shank Wear Plate, Clevis Pin & TSC, Nut Bolt Set per DLW Drg No SK DL 3430. Location: Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (Delivery point: Loco Repair Shop-T&D inside Bhilai Steel Plant). Delivery: within 90 days of Purchase Order; term includes 25% quantity option and extended timing rules. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; however, firm delivery, packaging, and GST handling terms apply. Unique consignee: Chief Project Manager (RES/RITES). This tender targets reputed Railways/RDSO-aligned vendors capable of supplying DLW-3430 components with strict adherence to drawings. Key differentiator: explicit option clause for quantity variation and in-plant QA inspection. Tender is governed by GST and invoicing as per consignee GSTIN.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: DLW Drg No SK DL 3430 family items including Centre Buffer Coupler, Knuckle, Yoke, Draft Gear Assembly, Yoke Support Plate, Shank Wear Plate, Clevis, TSC, Nut-Bolt Set.
• Standards/Compliance: Customer mandates strict adherence to the detail specifications in the tender document; deviations are not allowed.
• Delivery & Packing: Deliver to Bhilai, use secure wooden/cardboard packing to prevent transit loss.
• QA & Inspection: RITES QA Division to inspect at vendor premises prior to final acceptance.
• Warranty: 18-month warranty from invoice date.
• Invoicing/Payment: Invoice on GST-compliant basis; payment processing via the RITES VPTP portal; GST paid on proof of tax remittance.
• Delivery Schedule: Maximum 90 days from Purchase Order; option clauses allow up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Eligibility: Only reputed RDSO/Railways/IREPS/RITES vendors or manufacturers with proven railways supply track may participate.
• EMD/Financials: EMD amount not stated; GST will be reimbursed as per actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower).
• Delivery & Penalties: Delivery within 90 days; possible penalties/LD as per contract terms; 25% quantity variation allowed with corresponding time adjustments.
• Documentation: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical compliance, and OEM authorizations (as applicable) to be submitted with bid; invoice to include consignee GSTIN.
• Inspection & Packing: On-site vendor QA inspection; secure packing to prevent transit loss.
• Payment Terms: GST payable on valid invoice; payment through designated portal with tracking IDs.