Tender Overview
Organization: Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks Electrical work for operation and maintenance of a 33/11kV, 11415V HT Substation at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001 for a 3-year term within the Ambala division. Estimated contract value is ₹5,520,425.03, with an EMD of ₹110,410. Scope covers ongoing performance of substation maintenance, preventive checks, fault restoration, and compliance with railway electrical safety norms. The tender emphasizes the buyer’s ability to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 25% at award and after issuance, with the bidder accepting revised terms. Unique aspects include salary/wage payment obligations of deployed staff and specific EMD submission methods via DD, FDR, or BC with hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open date. Bidders must avoid liquidation and ensure financial soundness.
The procurement location is Saharanpur (UP), under the Northern Railway Ambala Division, targeting reliability-focused O&M services for a high-voltage substation critical to railway operation.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal technical specifications provided in the BOQ; the scope centers on operation and maintenance of the 33/11kV substation at Saharanpur.
- Key contextual details include the contract duration of 3 years and the involvement of railway electrical safety and HT/V responsibility.
- Anticipated activities may encompass routine inspections, fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, component checks, and ensuring continuous power supply to railway loads within the substation’s rated voltages.
- The contract requires awareness of salaries/wages payments by the service provider to deployed staff, with statutory compliance (PF/ESIC) and bank statements to be provided to the buyer.
- Tender terms allow up to 25% quantity/duration variation at contract issue, with joint and several liability retained by the seller.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹110,410 via approved modes (DD/FDR/BC acceptable with proof and hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date).
- Payment terms: Salaries paid by the service provider; payment to be claimed from buyer after documentary support.
- Contract duration: 3 years with option clause allowing ±25% variation.
- Sub-contracting/assignment: Requires prior written consent from buyer; liability remains with seller.
- Pre-qualification: Bidder must demonstrate financial stability (not in liquidation or bankruptcy) and upload undertaking.
- Documentation: Submission must include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, and technical/commercial bid documents; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end.
