Northern Railway Household Refrigerating Appliances Tender IS 17550 2026 ISI/BIS Compliant Refrigerators Procurement India

Tender Overview

Northern Railway, under the Indian Railways umbrella, seeks supply of Household Refrigerating Appliances as per IS 17550 (Q2) for procurement across corridors. The scope is limited to supply of goods with required OEM authorization and BIS/ISI compliance. Key differentiators include mandatory OEM authorization, post-dispatch inspection by the consignee, and pre-bid certificates such as BIS licences and type test certificates. The tender emphasizes that invoices must be in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN, and requires supplier familiarity with Government/PSU supply norms. Location and exact value are not specified in the data available.

This tender emphasizes compliance with specific standards and supplier credentials, including 20% prior supply history to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs in the last three financial years, verified via CRAC/CRN/IC contracts. The procurement is structured to ensure authentic OEM participation and transparent inspection processes, with post-receipt checks at consignee site prior to acceptance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformity to Indian Standard IS 17550, governing household refrigerating appliances.
• Refrigerating Appliance Technology: general category specification.
• Total Volume: include ranges for Direct Cool and Frost-free models (values not disclosed).
• Type of Door: model-dependent; evaluation unit may require specific door configuration.
• BEE Star Rating: rating to be stated; ratings may change over time.
• Finish and Colour: finish type and actual colour to be decided mutually after contract placement.
• Warranty: warranty on product and compressor specified in tender terms.
• Certification/Documents: mandatory BIS licence, type test certificates, OEM authorizations; upload with bid.
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises if ATC states.
• Vendor Experience: OEM/ authorized distributors must submit MAF OEM authorization with offer; 20% prior govt/PSU supply proof required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial Terms: EMD details to be as per ATC; pay and submit per tender terms.
• OEM Authorization: Bidder must upload OEM Authorization/MAF with bid; supplier or OEM via reseller must be disclosed.
• Delivery & Inspection: Post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection as per ATC if selected.
• Certificates: Upload BIS licence, type-test certificates, and other prescribed approvals with bid.
• Past Performance: Bidder/OEM must have supplied same category products for 20% of bid quantity to Govt/PSU in one of the last three financial years; contract copies to be submitted.
• Invoices: Invoice must be raised in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN.