West Central Railway Solar Water Heating System Tender Madhya Pradesh IS 12976:1990 60-Month Warranty 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement by West Central Railway (Indian Railways) focuses on a Solar Water Heating System compliant with IS 12976:1990 (Q3). Estimated value is ₹74,867.00 with scope covering supply, installation, testing, and commissioning. The tender requires BIS approved components and solar water heating compatibility with a heat exchanger. The project emphasizes supplier verification via OEM authorization and a 60-month warranty. Inspection arrangements include pre-dispatch and post-receipt checks by the nominated agency or consignee. This tender is a focused utility solution for railway facilities in the region, with a strong emphasis on local content certification and conformity testing. Uniquely, the bid includes mandatory performance documentation and a clearly defined warranty period. The absence of a BOQ implies itemized evaluation will be aligned to system-level compliance and supplier credentials. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of turnkey delivery, including on-site testing and commissioning. This tender highlights compliance with IS 12933/2003 for cover plates and detailed constructional material specifications. The emphasis on local-content certification and OEM authorization differentiates eligible bidders from general equipment suppliers, ensuring traceability and post-installation support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Solar Water Heating System per IS 12976:1990 (Q3); BIS approved components
• Key capabilities: Heat exchanger compatibility; rated LPD capacity; electrical back-up heater (kW); aperture area of collector (m²); makeup tank capacity (L)
• Constructional details: Cover plate type per IS 12933/2003; collector box material; absorber sheet material; hot water storage tank material; heat exchanger material; counts of electrical heaters
• Warranty: minimum 60 months from supply date; warranty certificate and test report required at delivery
• Quality/testing: test report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab; local-content certification with percentage breakdown
• Inspection: pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspection by nominated agency or consignee
• Delivery/commissioning: includes installation and commissioning as part of scope; no dedicated BOQ items
• OEM requirement: bid-specific authorization from OEM; past performance proof with authenticated supply data
• GST: bidder must consider applicable GST as per actuals or quoted rate; GST reimbursement per policy

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in data; bidders must verify during submission
• Delivery timeline: scope includes delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning; exact dates not specified
• Payment terms: typical railway practice; payment schedule not detailed in data
• Documentation: OMS certification, OEM authorization, proof of supply, performance records, and test reports
• Local content: mandatory certification indicating % local content (0 for fully imported, 100 for fully indigenous)
• Inspection regime: BY CONSIGNEE for post-receipt inspection; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises if ATC selects
• Warranty: minimum 60 months warranty; certificates due at delivery
• Conformity: supplier must upload conformity test reports and performance documentation; discrepancies may lead to rejection
• Non-compliance: offers missing requisite certificates or performance documents will be rejected
• GST compliance: GST as per applicable rates; reimbursement as per actuals or rates, whichever is lower
• ATC clauses: bid-specific OEM authorization required; past performance proof essential