South Eastern Railway Lightning Protection System Tender Bids 2026 Nagpur/RAILWAY ESE - IS 550/AAA/TRTL Standards
Bid Publish Date
01-Sep-2026, 6:18 pm
Bid End Date
14-Sep-2026, 10:00 am
Value
₹3,38,800
Progress
Tender Overview
The South Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply of an Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Protection System for railway protection coverage. Estimated value is ₹338,800 with a 30-month warranty from delivery. The procurement is a supply-only contract, with post-receipt inspection at the consignee site. Key differentiators include specific dimensional and material specs and mandatory Type Test Report plus Factory Test Report from ILAC/NABL-accredited labs. The tender emphasizes OEM authorization when applicable and GST compliance, with delivery and payment terms aligned to standard GeM procedures. This opportunity targets vendors capable of meeting precise performance parameters and documentation requirements for ESE lightning protection across a defined protection radius.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Early Streamer Emission Lightning Protection System
- Performance parameters include:
- Earth Rod Material, Type of Earth Rod, Height of Terminal over Protection Area
- Emission Device Material
- Enclosure Material of Lightning Event Counter
- Current Sensitivity of the Lightning Event Counter
- Critical dimensions and power: Overall length 50.5 cm; Earth Rod diameter 19 mm; Protection Radius 107 m; Power Source 9 V Battery
- Documentation: Type Test Report (ILAC/NABL or Central Govt lab) + Factory Test Report
- Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch not required unless ATC specifies
- Warranty: 30 months from date of delivery
- Compliance: GST as per actuals; Manufacturer Authorization if applicable
- Delivery scope: Supply of goods only; no installation mentioned
- Past experience documents acceptable per tender rules with client certificates or invoices
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: not specified in data; ensure GST and manufacturer authorization are met
- Warranty: 30 months from delivery
- Payment terms: standard GeM-based terms; GST invoice to consignee; GST portal payment confirmation
- Certifications: Type Test Report + Factory Test Report from ILAC/NABL accredited lab or Central Govt lab
- Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site
- Documentation: OEM authorization if using authorized distributor; all certificates demanded in ATC must be uploaded
- Delivery: supply-only; no installation scope stated
- Eligibility: proof of past experience via contracts, invoices, or client certificates accepted
- Penalties/LD: not specified in provided data; assume standard GeM penalties if non-compliant
Key Specifications
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Earth Rod Diameter: 19 millimeter
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Overall Length: 50.5 centimeter
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Protection Radius: 107 meters
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Power Source: 9 Volt Battery
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EM/SPECS: Earth Rod Material and Emission Device Material as specified under performance parameters
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Enclosure Material: specified for Lightning Event Counter
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Current Sensitivity: specified for Lightning Event Counter
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Warranty: 30 months from date of delivery
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Type Test Report and Factory Test Report from ILAC/NABL accredited or Central Govt lab
Terms & Conditions
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30-month warranty from delivery date
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Post-receipt inspection at consignee site by nominated agency
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Type Test Report + Factory Test Report required at supply
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
GST as actuals or as per applicable rate, whichever is lower; GST invoice to consignee with GSTIN; payment evidence via GST portal screenshot
Delivery Schedule
Supply-only scope; delivery terms aligned to GeM procurement norms; exact delivery window not specified in data
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in provided data; bidders should review ATC for LD or performance bonds
Bidder Eligibility
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Proven experience with ESE lightning protection systems or equivalent high-voltage protection equipment
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Manufacturer authorization if bidding through an authorized distributor
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Financial capability evidenced by prior contracts or invoices for similar scope
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
7
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
20 %
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Protection System (Q3)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
3
Delivery Cities
Sundargarh, West Singhbhum
Delivery Pincodes
769013, 770032, 833212
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Krishna | 833212,OFFICE OF THE SSEE/G/DPS, DONGAPOSI, P.S. - NOAMUNDI | West Singhbhum | Jharkhand | 833212 | 4 | 30 | - |
| GHASINI ORAM | 769013,OFFICE OF THE SR.SECTION ENGINEER (EL-G), RAILWAY COLONY, ROURKELA | Sundargarh | Odisha | 769013 | 1 | 30 | - |
| Mrutyunjay Patra | 770032,OFFICE OF THE SR. SECTION ENGINEER ( ELECTRICAL GENERAL ) , SECTOR -C , BONDAMUNDA. | Sundargarh | Odisha | 770032 | 2 | 30 | - |
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Documents 3
GeM-Bidding-9816746.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Manufacturer Authorization or OEM authorization letter
Past experience proofs (contract copies, invoices or client certificates)
Type Test Report from ILAC/NABL accredited lab or Central Government laboratory
Factory Test Report
GST invoice copy and GST portal payment screenshot
Any additional certificates requested in ATC or Corrigendum
Technical Specifications
1 Item
Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Parameters | Earth Rod Material | Stainless Steel |
| Performance Parameters | Emission Device Material | Stainless Steel |
| Performance Parameters | Height of Terminal Over the Protection Area | 2.0 |
| Performance Parameters | Type of Earth Rod | One End Pointed + One End Threaded |
| Digital Lightning Event Counter | Enclosure Material of the Lightning Event Counter | PVC |
| Digital Lightning Event Counter | Current Sensitivity of the Lightning Event Counter | 1 kA for 8/20 microsec - 100 kA for 10/350 microsec |
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are required for the ESE lightning tender in SE Railway 2026?
Bidders must submit GST registration, PAN, OEM authorization if not direct manufacturer, past experience proofs (contracts/invoices/client certificates), Type Test Report from ILAC/NABL lab, Factory Test Report, and GST portal payment screenshot; ensure all ATC requirements are met.
How is payment terms structured for the SE Railway lightning protection supply?
Payment follows GeM norms with GST invoicing to the consignee; actual GST as applicable or the quoted GST rate, whichever is lower; bidder must upload GST payment screenshot and invoice copy for processing.
What standards and tests are mandatory for ESE device conformity?
Mandatory Type Test Report and Factory Test Report from ILAC/NABL accredited labs or Central Government labs; ensure parameter conformity to IS-related specifications and the supplier delivers these reports with the supply.
What is the warranty period for SE Railway ESE lightning protection systems?
The warranty term is 30 months from the date of delivery, covering manufacturing and performance aspects as per contract terms; ensure service/support alignment with warranty conditions during tender submission.
What is the required inspection process for delivered ESE equipment?
Post-receipt inspection at the consignee site is mandatory; pre-dispatch inspection is NIL unless ATC specifies otherwise; ensure equipment arrives with complete documentation for inspection.
What is the delivery scope for this SE Railway procurement?
Scope is strictly supply of goods (ESE lightning protection system components); installation is not listed, so bidders should confirm after award and prepare installation support separately if needed.
How can manufacturers demonstrate eligibility for SE Railway ESE bids?
Provide proof of past experience via contracts and invoices or client execution certificates; submit OEM authorization if bidding through distributors; ensure compliance with GST and Type/Test reports as specified.
Where can bidders find the exact performance parameters for the ESE system?
Refer to the tender data: Earth Rod Material/Type, Emission Device Material, Terminal Height, Earth Rod Diameter, Counter enclosure, and Counter current sensitivity; ensure these match the specified performance parameters in the tender.