Southern Railway Machine Vice procurement IS 4502 Q3 2025 India

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for a Machine Vice conforming to IS 4502 (Q3), with an estimated value of ₹30,000. The procurement involves supply of a single or multiple units as per demand, within the scope of Indian Railways’ machine shop needs. The tender leverages option clauses allowing quantity variation up to ±25% of bid quantity and extended delivery timelines subject to calculated adjustments. Past performance in railways/PSU/government contracts is prioritized, with emphasis on reliability and timely supply. The contract emphasizes supplier capability, warranty responsiveness, and adherence to prescribed delivery schedules. This opportunity targets vendors with proven track records and technical conformity to the IS 4502 standard.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Machine Vice as per IS 4502 (Q3) for railway maintenance applications
• Estimated value: ₹30,000; no BOQ items listed
• Quantity flexibility: option to increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery period calculation: (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period (minimum 30 days)
• Delivery terms: from the last date of original delivery order; extension aligns with option clause
• Past performance: Railway/PSU/government contracts preferred; private sector credentials not considered unless supported by Purchase orders and CRAC/RITES/completion certificates
• Quality/compliance emphasis: warranty history and vendor performance data may influence acceptance; ATC notes allow deviations with documentation
• Standards compliance: mandatory adherence to IS 4502 (Q3) requirement; technical compliance to be demonstrated with ATC documentation
• Critical clause: suppliers must attach performance-related certificates and ensure reliability of supply

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery window: as per extended delivery period calculation per option clause; minimum 30 days for added duration
• EMD/financials: not explicitly specified in data; bidders should prepare typical refundable security as per tender norms
• Past performance: provide contract/purchase orders, CRAC, receipt notes, and any applicable inspection/completion certificates (RITES) for eligibility
• Technical compliance: any deviations must be documented in ATC; acceptance depends on overall reliability and quality
• Warranty/penalties: warranty performance data may be considered; penalties or LDs to be applied per Railway Board guidance and contract terms
• Documentation: standard bidder submission documents including GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations if applicable, and EMD documents as per terms