Tender Overview
Organization: Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeking supply of XLPE cables for working voltages from 3.3 kV up to 33 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 2): 2011. Location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – 180001. Estimated value: ₹6,70,240 with an EMD ₹13,404. Cable category includes armoured cables up to 11 kV and requires BIS licensing for mine-use allowances and low-temperature operation. Product scope covers nominal conductor area, outer sheath Type ST2, and full packaging on drums. Buyer terms allow up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates; delivery time extends from the last date of the original delivery order, with a minimum extension of 30 days. Unique requirement: mandatory BIS license, technical compliance sheet, and no post-bid document submissions beyond uploaded bid documents. This tender targets bidders experienced in high-voltage XLPE cable supply and BIS-certified manufacturing capability.
The opportunity is location-specific to Jammu under the Northern Railway procurement regime, emphasizing standards compliance and delivery reliability across rail infrastructure projects. The clause stresses supplier accountability for option-based quantity adjustments and timely delivery, with potential quantity expansion during contract currency.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name/category: XLPE cables for working voltages 3.3 kV to 33 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 2):2011.
- Armoured cables up to 11 kV; BIS license mandatory for mine-use permission and low-temperature suitability.
- Conductor material: as per IS:7098 (Part 2):2011 Clause 4.
- Outer sheath: Type ST2.
- Nominal conductor area: specified in Sq.mm.
- Constructional: Armouring and drum packing as per Clause 22.1 of IS 7098 (Part 2):2011.
- Additional: mandatory BIS license, and seller to provide a technical compliance sheet.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹13,404.
- Quantity variation: up to 25% at time of order; potential extension in currency at contracted rates with minimum 30 days.
- Delivery: commence from last date of original delivery order; extension logic defined in terms.
- BIS license requirement: mandatory for offered cables; non-compliance leads to rejection.
- Documentation: post-tender opening, no new documents outside original bid; mandatory certificates to be uploaded.
- Agent/Distributor rules: authorized agents cannot claim EMD exemption via MSME, must submit EMD.
