Southern Railway PVC Insulated Cable Tender 3 Core 6 Sqmm IS 5831 HR Thiruvallur 2026

Tender Overview

The Southern Railway, part of Indian Railways, invites bids for supply of 3-core 6 sq.mm PVC flat cable with EC-grade copper conductors and PVC insulation and sheath. The material is type ST2 rated for working voltages up to 1100 volts and is HR (heat resistant), as per IS 5831 latest. Quantity: 500 meters to be delivered to Thiruvallur. Bids must be branded only (preferred makes: S.Kaylite, KEI, POLYCAB or similar) and include OEM authorization. The supplier must map the offered brand in GEM; unbranded offers will be rejected. A broad list of documents includes tax invoice, bank mandate, PAN, GST, annual turnover certificate (IREPS-verified), test and warranty certificates, and OEM authorization. An option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates; delivery timelines start from the last date of the original delivery order with a minimum extension rule. This tender emphasizes compliance with exact specifications and branded supply under railway terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: 3-core, 6 sq.mm PVC flat cable (EC grade copper conductor) with PVC insulation and sheath
• Voltage rating: up to 1100 V; Type ST2; HR (heat-resistant)
• Standards: IS 5831 latest; IS 694 category reference in PVC insulated cable context
• Brand options: S.Kaylite, KEI, POLYCAB or similar; must be mapped as offered brand in GEM
• Length/Quantity: 500 meters; delivery to Thiruvallur
• OEM requirement: Valid OEM authorization certificate required with bid
• Delivery location: Thiruvallur; delivery terms aligned with option clause
• Documentation: Test certificate, warranty certificate, GST, PAN, annual turnover certificate (IREPS verified), tax invoice, bank mandate, and OEM authorization
• Other notes: Only branded makes acceptable; unbranded offers rejected; bidder must reflect offered brand clearly in the bid

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not explicitly stated in summary terms; bidders should verify EMD requirements in terms
• Delivery: Schedule is tied to purchase order; option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates
• Payment terms: Not specified in the provided data; bidders should seek explicit railway terms during bid
• Documents to submit: GST registration, PAN, OEM authorization, annual turnover certificate (IREPS-verified), test certificate, warranty certificate, tax invoice, bank mandate
• Branding & authenticity: Branded supply only; OEM authorization mandatory; reflected brand in GEM
• Quality/Compliance: Must meet IS 5831 latest and IS 694 category context; test/warranty certificates required
• Penalty/term specifics: Not detailed here; bidders should confirm penalties and LD terms in formal ATC