South East Central Railway Power Cable Fault Locator Tender 2026 - Surge Generator & TDR Pre Locater IS NABL ILAC Tested

Tender Overview

South East Central Railway invites bids for a Power Cable Fault Locator package, including a Surge Generator and a Pre Locater (TDR) set. Estimated value: ₹1,208,320.00; EMD: ₹24,170. Location: SECR region; scope is supply of Goods (no service). Key differentiators include a broad equipment kit covering high-voltage surge testing, TDR pulse specifications, and integrated display/interface. Unique terms include option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% and delivery timing linked to the original order, with extended time rules. The contract requires pre-dispatch inspection by RITES and post-receipt inspection at the consignee site. Test reports must originate from a Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab and be furnished on demand. These conditions shape procurement readiness for railway electrical testing equipment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Equipment categories: Surge Generator and Pre Locater (TDR) with associated cables and point-connecting accessories.
• Listed capabilities include: burn current (mA) for fault conditioning; surge rate (surges/min); DC testing range (output voltage, kV); surge voltage range; surge energy across ranges; TDR pulse width/voltage; TDR type; pre-location methods; output impedance (ohm); sampling rate (MHz); measuring range accuracy; V2 propagation velocity range and related distance measurement resolution; display size and PC software for TDR; HV/Earth/Power cables; built-in battery in pin-pointing set; operating frequency; warranty; and required test reports.
• Technical documentation must show test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs and be available to buyer on demand.
• Inspection by RITES pre-dispatch and consignee site post-delivery.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery scope is supply of goods only; option clause allows ±25% quantity adjustments.
• EMD: ₹24,170 via acceptable mode; performance bank guarantee not explicitly stated here.
• Inspection regimes: Pre-dispatch by RITES; post-receipt at consignee site.
• Payment terms unspecified; delivery schedule tied to original order with potential extension calculations; FDR-based EMD submission allowed with clear endorsement and hardcopy delivery within 5 days.
• TEST REPORTS: must be from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab; must be furnished on demand.
• Additional details: warranty terms and penalty provisions are not explicitly listed; bidders should seek ATC for exact conditions.