Indian Army XLPE Cable & LED Luminaire Tender Tamil Nadu 2025 IS 7098 IS 694 IS 16102 60947

Tender Overview

• Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) conducting a procurement for electrical cables and LED luminaires.
• Product/Service: XLPE Cable (up to 1.1 kV), PVC copper cables, MCB/ MCCB, Self Ballasted LED Lamps, various LED luminaires per IS standards.
• Location: Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu 600019; scope appears to cover supply for military electrical installations.
• Quantity & Value: EMD ₹4,38,000; estimated value and exact quantities not disclosed; bids must account for potential quantity variation per option clause.
• Unique aspects: Multiple IS standards referenced (IS 7098 Part 1, IS 694, IS 8130, IS 60898, IS 60947, IS 16102, IS 10322), and LED lighting categories with V2 conformance; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation and extended delivery windows.
• Context: Buyer emphasizes conformity to specific IS/IEC electrical safety and performance standards and post-acceptance inspection at the consignee site.
• Key differentiator: Broad scope across cables, protection devices, and LED luminaires with mandatory standard compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes: XLPE cables up to 1.1 kV, PVC copper cables (single/multi-core, circular sheathed), MCBs (IS/IEC 60898), MCCBs (IS/IEC 60947), and LED luminaires (LED bulkhead, LED batten, LED luminaire for road, high bay, floodlight, garden light) per IS selectors and V2 requirements.
• Standards referenced: IS 7098 Part 1; IS 694 (PVC insulated copper cables); IS 8130:1984 (conductor); IS 16102; IS 10322 Part 5/Section 3; IS/IEC 60898 Part 1; IS/IEC 60947; IS 16102 LED lamps; LED luminaire performance calculations (lumens per watt).
• Electrical ratings: Rated voltage, rated current, instantaneous tripping type, short-circuit capacity; pole configurations (P/PP); steel sheet enclosure with pretreatment enamel/ powder coating for MCBs.
• Luminaire specifics: LED rating in watts, system wattage, luminous efficacy (lumens/watt), operating voltage and frequency, number of electronic control gears, and provision of luminaire connecting wires.
• Delivery/Quality: Warranty for free replacement; post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandatory unless ATC specifies.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹4,38,000; payment via Demand Draft in favor of COMMANDER WORKS ENGINEERS, payable at CHENNAI; submit DD proof with bid plus hard copy within 5 days of bid end/open date.
• Turnover requirement: Average annual turnover for last 3 years as per audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate; structure allows for newer bidders with relevant completed years.
• Delivery & variation: Option clause enables up to 25% quantity variation; extended delivery period calculated as (Increased quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Inspection: Post receipt inspection at consignee location; nominated inspection agency may be used as applicable.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements; certificates required as per bid/ATC; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• Other: Bidders must ensure GST applicability; no liquidation or bankruptcy; submit OEM authorization if required; complete with technical bid and EMD.