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South Central Railway Safety Footwear Tender 2025 ISI IS-15298 Ankle Boots Welding - Procurement

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 11:06 am

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Location

CHITTOOR , ANDHRA PRADESH

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 11:06 am
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Quantity

115

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • IS-15298 (part-2):2016 or latest compliance for welders' ankle boots
  • • ISI marked safety footwear requirement with ISI certification
  • • Lab test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs within last 3 years
  • • Option clause permitting up to 25% quantity variation
  • • Delivery period rules tied to original and extended orders
  • • Annexure-l contains exact quantities, terms, and eligibility

Categories 3

SAFETY BOOTS FOOTWEARS SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Tender Overview

Organization: South Central Railway. The procurement covers Industrial safety footwear focused on ankle boots for welders with conformity to IS-15298 (part-2):2016 or latest and ISI marked products. The tender references the need for test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs within the last 3 years to prove conformity. Annexure-l contains detailed quantities and technical specs; however, BOQ items are not disclosed here. A key differentiator is the explicit requirement for ISI marking and ** welders’ ankle protection**. The scope includes supply under a potential quantity variation clause of up to 25%, with delivery timing linked to order dates and extended deliveries. The tender emphasizes compliance with the ISI standard and supplier capability to furnish on-demand certifications. This tender is positioned as a safety footwear procurement for railway workshops, with a focus on compliance, certification, and traceable testing.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/category: Industrial safety footwear, ankle boots for welders
  • Standards: IS-15298 (part-2):2016 or latest; ISI marked products only
  • Certification/Test Reports: Availability of test reports issued in last 3 years from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab; copies to be furnished on demand
  • Color/design/toe cap: Generic attributes to be provided; explicit details in Annexure-l
  • Documentation: Furnish copies of test reports and certifications on supply
  • Quantity/BOQ: Annexure-l contains quantities and technical terms; current BOQ shows zero items in this view
  • Delivery/Quality: Provisions for conformity to technical specs and quality verification; emphasis on welded protection and ankle support
  • Brand/OEM: ISI marked footwear only; preferred OEM authorization may be required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Quantity option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract time and during currency at contracted rates
  • Delivery timeline: Extended delivery time calculations apply; minimum delivery extension rules described in option clause
  • Mandatory compliance: ISI marking and IS-15298 (part-2) 2016 or latest; test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs
  • Submission on demand: Copies of test reports and certifications must be furnished at the time of supplies
  • Eligibility scope: Annexure-l defines exact eligibility criteria and special conditions to be adhered to by bidders
  • Delivery terms: Terms outline that delivery starts from last date of original delivery order with extension rules
  • Bidder responsibility: Compliance with ISI standards, certification, and providing on-demand documentation

Key Specifications

    • Product: Industrial safety footwear, ankle boots for welders
    • Standards: IS-15298 (part-2):2016 or latest; ISI marked
    • Testing: Lab reports from Central Govt / NABL / ILAC accredited labs within last 3 years
    • Documentation: Copies of test reports/certifications to be furnished on demand
    • Color/Design/Toe Cap: Specifications to be defined in Annexure-l
    • Quantity: Detailing in Annexure-l; current BOQ items show none
    • Brand/OEM: ISI marked footwear only

Terms & Conditions

  • Quantity may vary up to 25% during order and contract term

  • Must provide ISI marked safety footwear per IS-15298

  • Provide NABL/ILAC lab test reports within last 3 years on demand

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in available data

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period calculatons aligned to last date of original delivery order with option-based extension rules

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in available data

Bidder Eligibility

  • Eligibility to supply ISI marked industrial safety footwear

  • Demonstrated experience with safety footwear supplies to large workshops

  • Ability to furnish ISI/ NABL/ ILAC accredited lab test reports within 3 years

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Specification Conformity to Technical Specification of the product Safety Footwear For Railway Workshop as per Annexure-II of Letter no. 2024/RS(G)/709/21, Dated - 23/04/2025, from Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Generic Colour Black
Generic Design Design 'B' Ankle Boot
Generic Toe Cap Metallic (Steel)
Certification Certification In-house DIP facility with FDDI Certification
Certification/Test Report Availability of Test Report issued in last 3 years From Central Govt/NABL/ILAC Accredited Lab to Prove Conformity to Specification Yes
Certification/Test Report Copies of Test reports and certifications to be furnished to buyer on demand at the time of supplies Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar safety footwear supply

4

Financial statements or solvency documents

5

EMD/Security deposit (as disclosed in terms) or equivalent

6

Technical bid documents and product specification sheets

7

OEM authorizations (where applicable) and ISI certification

8

Test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited lab (last 3 years)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for safety footwear tender in South Central Railway 2025

Bidders must meet IS-15298 compliance, provide ISI marking, and supply lab test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs within the last 3 years. Attach OEM authorization, GST/PAN, financials, and experience certificates. Ensure quantity flexibility up to 25% and readiness to extend delivery as per option clause.

What documents are required for ISI marked safety footwear tender in 2025

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar supplies, financial statements, EMD document if applicable, technical bid, OEM authorizations, and lab test reports from NABL/ILAC labs within the last 3 years. Annexure-l details exact items.

What standards and certifications are mandatory for welders ankle boots

Mandatory standards are IS-15298 (part-2):2016 or latest and ISI marking. Submit lab reports proving conformity from a Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab within 3 years, with copies furnished on demand during supply.

What is the quantity variation allowed in this railway footwear tender

The purchaser reserves the right to alter quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates. Delivery extension rules apply; minimum extension equals a calculated period with a 30-day floor where applicable.

When is the delivery period and how are extensions calculated for this tender

Delivery starts from the last date of the original delivery order. If extended, additional time equals (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. The purchaser may extend to the original delivery period during option exercise.

What laboratory reports are required to prove conformity to ISI standards

Provide test reports issued in last 3 years from a Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab. Ensure reports cover IS-15298 (part-2) compliance and that copies are furnished upon delivery and on demand.