Northern Railway Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers (V3) IS 1475 Ambala Cantt 2026 tender

Tender Overview

Organization: Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks procurement of Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers (V3) as per IS 1475. The scope is supply-only with EMD ₹18,650 and inspection conducted at the consignee site post-receipt. Product requirements reference IS 1475 (Part 1) and 2024 updates for storage unit materials and overall construction. The tender emphasizes OEM authorization, GST-compliant invoicing to the consignee, and adherence to mandatory BIS/type tests. The buyer mandates post-award DD/FDR-based EMD/PSB options and hard-copy delivery within specified timelines. The procurement is centered at the Northern Railway ambit with Ambala Cantt as the implied administrative hub for bid submission and contractual formalities. Unique aspects include pre-dispatch inspection not applicable (if ATC selects) and explicit documentation/certificate uploads. The BOQ shows no line items, indicating a pure supply contract for complete GFM equipment conforming to IS 1475 standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Water cooler type: Self-contained, V3 variant, IS 1475 aligned
• Cooling capacity: specified as a quantity/rating in LPH (liters per hour) within the tender data
• Pressure/Storage configuration: both storage and pressure-water cooling features referenced; storage capacity in liters to be confirmed
• Power supply: electrical requirements aligned with IS 1475 expectations
• Storage unit material and outer body material must comply with IS 1475 (Part 1) clause 6.8 and clause 5.9 (2024 revision)
• Faucets: number of faucets as per BOQ/specifications; material and finish to be compliant with IS standards
• Certificates: BIS licence, type-test certificates, OEM authorizations
• Inspection: post-receipt at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection may apply if ATC selects it
• Documentation: mandatory uploads of all required certificates with bid; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/PSB options: EMD can be submitted via DD payable at Northern Railway Ambala Cantt or via eligible FDR; hard copy delivery within 5 days; or DD as performance security post-award with 15-day delivery of documents
• Invoice: raised in the consignee name with GSTIN of the consignee
• Scope of supply: bid price must include all cost components for the supply of goods only
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch not universally required
• Certifications: upload BIS licence, type test certificates, and other mandated credentials as per product specs
• Vendor eligibility: OEM authorization required for authorized distributors; supplier must provide OEM details (name, address, contact)
• Delivery/Acceptance: acceptance contingent on certificate compliance and post-receipt inspection outcomes