Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department Tamil Nadu Inverter & Lead-Acid Battery Tender Salem 2026

Tender Overview

Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department Tamil Nadu seeks an inverter system with lead-acid batteries (IS 1651) for supply, installation, testing and commissioning at Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001. The scope includes inverter with backing batteries (if provided) and trolley/rack provisions. Deliverables cover supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and post-installation support. The contract allows scope expansion up to 25% and sets a 30+ day delivery framework for additional quantities. The procurement emphasizes government-grade equipment, performance reliability, and OEM warranty validation. Unique aspects include mandatory ISO QMS certification, and mandatory OEM warranty verification for payment processing. Vendors should prepare for a turnkey solution with on-site electrical connections.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: INVERTER with Output Rating in KVA and Input operating voltage (wide ranges preferred if performance is met)
• Output Voltage: as per inverter mode
• Battery Provision: optional or mandatory battery inclusion with each inverter; minimum battery capacity specified in Ah (0 if not provided)
• Accessories: suitable trolley/rack for batteries
• Generic: Type of cell, material of container, and cell capacity at 10h rate
• Quality/Compliance: IS 1651 compliance for batteries; OEM warranty verification; ISO QMS certificate required
• Delivery/Installation: supply, installation, testing and commissioning included; electrical connections for basic facilities (fans/lights) indicated in terms
• Suppliers must demonstrate capability to meet installation uptime and post-warranty support standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: 100% payment after supply, installation and GST-compliant invoice; no advance payment; 8 years of post-installation support recommended; PAN and GST registration required.
• Delivery: delivery terms allow 25% quantity variation; minimum 30 days additional time for extended delivery, with calculation formula provided in terms.
• Warranty/Support: OEM warranty validation, 24-hour problem rectification commitment; post-warranty operation/maintenance support for up to 8 years.
• Experience/Documentation: prior government/office supply of similar equipment; ISO QMS certificate; audited financial statements 2021-26; proof of relevant contracts required.
• Other: bidder must bear all delivery and installation charges; buyback value deduction on GST invoice; ensure compliance with electrical connection needs.