Southern Railway Blow Pipe and Acetylene Regulator Tender India 2026 IS 7653 IS 6901 BIS Marked

Tender Overview

The Southern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply-only procurement of welding and cutting blow pipes designed for multiple gases (acetylene, coal gas, hydrogen, LPG, etc.) up to 300 mm cutting capacity, in compliance with IS 7653. The package includes BIS-marked blow pipes, gas mixing systems per IS 7653 clauses, and IS 6901:2009 or latest for acetylene regulators with a two-gantry pressure-reducing valve setup and integrated flow meter. Supplies must include a Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab Type Test Report proving conformity to IS 7653, with on-demand copies. Warranty is stated at 30 months from supply date. OEM/Authorized Seller with in-India after-sales support is mandatory.

• Organization: Southern Railway
• Product/Service: Blow pipe welding/cutting devices and Acetylene pressure regulator with flow meter
• Location: India (government procurement context)
• Quantity/Value: Not disclosed; scope indicated as supply of goods only
• Distinguishing factors: IS 7653 compliance, IS 6901 regulator, mandatory BIS marking, government-lab Type Test Report, 30-month warranty, OEM/authorized service in India

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: BIS MARKED; IS 7653 (clause-based blow pipe type; gas compatibility per Clauses 5.3 and 5.4; gas mixing per Clause 4); IS 6901:2009 or latest amendment for regulators; IS 6901-compliant regulator with 40 bar max inlet and 1.5 bar max outlet; two gauges
• Product names/components: Cutting blow pipe up to 300 mm for multiple gases; Acetylene regulator with PRV and flow meter; flow meter and two gauges
• Test/Certification: Type Test Report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab; available on demand; report to prove IS 7653 conformity
• Warranty: 30 months from date of supply
• OEM/Support: In-country registered office for after-sales service; OEM/Authorized Seller required
• Packaging/Delivery: Goods-only scope; delivery terms not fully specified; test reports must be supplied on demand
• Other: Equipment class per IS 6901:2009 with latest amendments; BIS marking

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in the data provided
• Delivery obligation: Supply-only; installation not indicated
• Payment terms: Not specified in the data provided
• Documentation required: BIS marking certificate, IS 7653 compliance with gas-type specification, Type Test Report, OEM authorization, warranty certificate, NABL/ILAC lab conformity reports
• Warranty/Support: 30-month warranty from supply date; dedicated service support channel may be required
• OEM requirements: If imported, must have Indian office for after-sales service with certificate
• Submission scope: Furnish Type Test Reports on demand; provide test reports from accredited labs
• Other conditions: Price should include all components; scope limited to supply of goods; adherence to IS 7653 and IS 6901 standards