South Central Railway Platform Step Ladder (V2) Tender 2026 Andhra Pradesh ISO/IRS Compliance Supply

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by the South Central Railway for the procurement of Platform Step Ladder (V2) (Q3), intended for use under Indian Railways. The scope is limited to the supply of goods with no BOQ items currently listed. The consignee is the Sub Inspector/stores/VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh, highlighting a location-based deployment. Key eligibility hinges on verifiable past performance demonstrating supply of similar ladders in bulk (≥ 20% of tender quantity) to SC Railway or other government entities within the last three years. OEM or authorised dealer participation is mandated, with tender-specific OEM authorization required for agents. The bid must include a compliance certificate (Annexure-1) asserting truthfulness of all submitted documents. The tender emphasizes a single-source supply posture through OEMs or their authorised partners. Unique aspects include a formal inspection regime and IRS-based warranty, aligning with standard railway procurement practices.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Platform Step Ladder (V2) with dimensions and extension mechanics as per generic ladder attributes
• Key dimensions to capture in the bid: Fully extended height, Retracted height, Platform size, Step width, Gap between steps, and Gap between rungs (all to be verified in supplier drawings and IS/IRS references)
• Material and surface finish to be declared; maximum load capacity in kilograms must be stated by the bidder
• Folding mechanism type and warranty terms to be provided; inspection will be conducted by a designated agency per railway norms
• Warranty: IRS condition of contract applies; installation, commissioning, and testing (if included) must align with RBI/IRS guidelines
• Delivery scope: Only supply of goods; no installation services stated in scope
• Payment terms: 100% payment on receipt and acceptance by consignee
• Inspection: No deviation from stated inspection clause; no alternative inspection methods
• No BOQ items listed; ensure compliance with SC Railway supplier prerequisites

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Past performance criterion: suppliers with prior satisfactory supply of similar ladders for at least 20% of tender quantity in the last three years are eligible for bulk orders
• Authorized dealers must provide OEM authorization; performance must reflect OEM capabilities, not dealer credentials alone
• A signed Annexure-1 certificate must be submitted, attesting truthfulness of all bid documents; non-submission leads to summary rejection
• Payment terms: 100% on receipt and acceptance; no advance payments mentioned
• Inspection by the designated agency as per prescribed norms; no alternate inspections accepted
• Warranty: as per IRS contract conditions; ensure alignment with installation/commissioning timelines if applicable