Southern Railway Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters (Geyser) ISI Marked IS 2082 Tender Salem Tamil Nadu 2025

Tender Overview

The Southern Railway department in Salem, Tamil Nadu is inviting bids for Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters (Geyser) that are ISI marked to IS 2082 (Q2). The procurement is a supply-only contract with potential quantity flex up to 25% during and after the contract, at contracted rates. The bid emphasizes BIS/type test certifications, material test certificates, and eligibility for MSE purchase preference, with emphasis on supplier compliance and documentation. The tender specifies that the item will undergo buyer-lab testing and acceptance is driven by lab results. Unspecified end-user delivery timelines are to be interpreted from purchase orders, but the option clause requires readiness for scalable delivery within the extended window.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Electric water heaters (geyser), stationary storage type, ISI marked to IS 2082 (Q2)
• Certifications required: BIS license, ISI/type test certificate, approval certificates as per product specification, and material test certificate to accompany supply
• Delivery scope: Only supply of goods; no installation or after-sales service described
• Testing and acceptance: Material Test Certificate required; buyer’s lab results govern acceptance
• Procurement context: MSE purchase preference applies if bidder is manufacturer of offered product; traders excluded; option to match L1 within 15% for 25% of total value
• Conditions: Option clause allows 25% quantity variation; delivery period adjustments based on formula with minimum 30 days
• Location: Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636001
• Special clause: All relevant certificates must be uploaded with bid; failure leads to rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not disclosed; purchasing terms include option-based quantity expansion up to 25% during contract
• Purchase preference for MSEs if bidder is manufacturer; percentage up to 25% of total value
• Delivery terms: Delivery period extends from the last date of original delivery order; time extensions governed by option clause with minimum 30 days
• Documentation: Upload BIS license, type test certificates, and material test certificates; GST/PAN and experience evidence may be required
• Payment: Not stated; ensure compliance with standard government payment terms upon delivery and acceptance
• Penalties: Not specified in provided text; ensure compliance with ISI and quality acceptance policy
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified in tender text; verify in product specification documents and terms
• Expansion rights: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity by up to 25% and extend delivery window accordingly