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Southern Railway VRLA Battery Tender Tamil Nadu 12V 7Ah IS 15549 2005 2025

Bid Publish Date

25-Nov-2025, 10:19 am

Bid End Date

05-Dec-2025, 9:00 am

Location

VELLORE , TAMIL NADU

Progress

Issue25-Nov-2025, 10:19 am
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Quantity

89

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 3

ACID LEAD ACID BATTERIES VALVE

Tender Overview

Organization: Southern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks 12V 7Ah Sealed Maintenance Free VRLA batteries compliant with IS 15549/2005 for depot and station usage across Tamil Nadu. Quantities total 89 NOS, distributed to sites including Chennai, Arakkonam, Basin Bridge, Tambaram, and Saidapet. Only branded makes are acceptable: EXIDE, AMARON, HBL, PANASONIC, AMCO; OEM authorization required. Item reserved for MSE suppliers; full battery packs must arrive fully charged with manufacturing date not older than 1 month. A minimum 2-year warranty is mandated from the date of supply. Delivery aligns with indented numbers and locations per SR-022056-25-00164/90257161. The option clause permits quantity adjustments up to ±25% at contracted rates within the original/extended delivery window. This is a focused, location-specific procurement for railway batteries.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product: 12V 7Ah Sealed Maintenance Free VRLA battery
  • Standards: IS 15549/2005 compliant; warranty minimum 2 years from supply date
  • Brand/OEM: EXIDE, AMARON, HBL, PANASONIC, AMCO only; OEM authorization certificate mandatory
  • Condition: batteries supplied in fully charged condition; manufacturing date not more than 1 month prior to supply
  • Quantity/Delivery: total 89 NOS across multiple sites: Chennai, Arakkonam, Basin Bridge, Tambaram, Saidapet with site-wise breakdown in indent SR-022056-25-00164/90257161
  • Special: item reserved for MSE suppliers; non-MSE offers rejected; documents required at supply: Tax Invoice, Bank Mandate, PAN, GST, Annual Turnover certificate (IREPS verified), Test Certificate, Warranty, OEM Authorization
  • Delivery Terms: schedule tied to original delivery order with option to extend per clause; delivery period calculated with minimum 30 days

Terms & Eligibility

  • EMD/Security: not explicitly stated in available data; ensure adherence to railway procurement norms and tender ATC clauses
  • Experience/Turnover: bidders must be OEM-authorized for VRLA batteries and provide valid OEM authorization; ensure supplier meets MSE eligibility for the reserved lot
  • Documents: submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD (if applicable), test & warranty certificates, OEM authorization; bank mandate and tax invoices must be included
  • Delivery Locations: multiple Tamil Nadu addresses; SR-022056-25-00164/90257161 indent governs placement and quantities
  • Payment/Penalties: standard railway ATC terms apply; any extension or quantity modification subject to the option clause
  • Warranty/Support: 2-year warranty minimum; provide warranty certificate with delivery

Key Specifications

  • 12V 7Ah Sealed Maintenance Free VRLA battery

  • IS 15549/2005 compliant

  • Branded makes: EXIDE, AMARON, HBL, PANASONIC, AMCO

  • Manufacturing date ≤ 1 month old at supply

  • Minimum 2-year warranty from date of supply

  • Total quantity: 89 NOS

  • MSE supplier reserved; non-MSE bids rejected

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows ±25% quantity change at contract time and during currency

  • Batteries must be fully charged and IS 15549 compliant with 2-year warranty

  • OEM authorization and branded make compliance are mandatory

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Standard railway terms apply; any advance and milestone payments as per contract after delivery verification

Delivery Schedule

Delivery across Chennai, Arakkonam, Basin Bridge, Tambaram, Saidapet; option to extend delivery period with calculated method

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LDs as per railway ATC provisions for late delivery or non-conforming goods; reference IS 15549 compliance and warranty obligations

Bidder Eligibility

  • OEM-authorized supplier for VRLA batteries

  • MSE-only reserved item eligibility

  • Branded make compliance with listed OEMs

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card copy

3

OEM authorization certificate

4

Annual turnover certificate (IREPS verified)

5

Test certificate for each battery batch

6

Warranty certificate

7

Bank mandate

8

Tax invoice examples

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market

How to bid for VRLA batteries in Tamil Nadu railway tender 2025?

Bidders must be OEM-authorized and MSE-qualified; submit OEM authorization, GST, PAN, annual turnover (IREPS), test and warranty certificates, and the required tax/invoice documents. Ensure IS 15549/2005 compliance and brand eligibility (EXIDE, AMARON, HBL, PANASONIC, AMCO). Delivery across multiple TN sites is required.

What documents are required for Southern Railway VRLA battery bid in Tamil Nadu?

Submit GST registration, PAN card, OEM authorization certificate, annual turnover certificate (IREPS), test certificate, warranty certificate, bank mandate, and tax invoice. Include site-wise delivery details and confirmation of MSE supplier eligibility for the 89-unit order.

What are the technical specifications for the 12V 7Ah VRLA battery in this tender?

Battery must be 12V 7Ah and Sealed Maintenance Free (VRLA), IS 15549/2005 compliant, supplied fully charged with manufacturing date within 1 month of supply, and covered by a minimum 2-year warranty. Only listed brands are accepted as OEMs.

When is delivery expected for the Tamil Nadu railway battery procurement?

Delivery is governed by the indent SR-022056-25-00164/90257161; quantity adjustments up to ±25% may occur at contract initiation or during the currency, with the delivery period calculated per option clause and minimum extension of 30 days.

What brands are eligible for the Tamil Nadu VRLA battery tender in Chennai?

Eligible brands are EXIDE, AMARON, HBL, PANASONIC, AMCO; unbranded units are not acceptable. An OEM authorization certificate must accompany the offer to confirm brand eligibility.

What is the minimum warranty requirement for VRLA batteries in this tender?

Batteries must carry a minimum 2-year warranty from the supply date; include a warranty certificate with the delivery and ensure coverage for the entire 24-month period against manufacturing defects and performance shortfalls.

What is the scope of the MSE procurement clause for this tender?

The item is reserved for MSE suppliers; offers from non-MSE firms will be rejected. Confirm MSE eligibility and provide necessary documentation proving status before bid submission.

How should I prepare the OEM documentation for submission?

Provide OEM authorization, brand-specific manufacturing details, and a certificate validating that the product meets IS 15549/2005; also include the supplier’s bank mandate, GST, PAN, and the annual turnover certificate to meet audit requirements.

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