Eastern Railway XLPE Cable Tender Howrah West Bengal IS 7098 Part 1 2025

Bidders must meet eligibility by submitting GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorization, and PP-LC local content documentation. The bid requires compliance with IS 7098 Part 1 for 1.1 kV cables and adherence to OEM certification and MSE/Make In India preferences where applicable. Ensure bid upload of all certificates as per ATC.

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, last 2–3 years' financial statements, experience certificates for XLPE cable supply, OEM authorization, technical compliance certificates, and local content proof under PP-LC. Upload these with the bid to avoid rejection per Buyer Added Terms.

Cables must conform to IS 7098 Part 1 for working voltages up to 1.1 kV. While no detailed BOQ is published, bidders should provide product datasheets confirming conductor material, insulation type (XLPE), voltage rating, and test reports to confirm IS compliance. Ensure OEM endorsement and testing certificates in bid submission.

Local content documentation is required under PP-LC policy; foreign bidders may use auditor or cost accountant certificates showing local content percentage. Bidders must declare local content percentage and provide supporting certificates to avoid disqualification at bid opening.

MSE preference applies if the bidder qualifies as a manufacturer of the offered product; price within L-1+15% or compliant margin may allow 25% contract value allocation to MSE seller. Traders are excluded. Documentary evidence of MSE status must be uploaded with the bid.

Payment terms are not specified in the available data; bidders should confirm terms in the bid documents. Typical railway practice may involve payment on delivery or after inspection with applicable short/long-term terms; verify exact terms and submission requirements during bid clarification.

Scope is strictly ‘Supply of Goods’ for XLPE cables up to 1.1 kV as per IS 7098 Part 1. No installation or commissioning services are included; ensure offered cables come with complete manufacturer warranty and essential conformity certificates for railway acceptance.

Bidders must provide Manufacturer Authorization/ OEM authorization with complete name, designation, address, email, and phone. This is mandatory alongside IS 7098 Part 1 compliance certificates and any testing reports needed to demonstrate product conformity to railway standards.