South Central Railway Padlocks Tender Raichur Karnataka IS 15275 Q3 2026

Tender Overview

The South Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the supply-only procurement of padlocks conforming to IS 15275 (Q3) for installation under SCR operations at Raichur, Karnataka 584101. The scope emphasizes delivery to the consignee with no onsite installation, and bidders must address past performance criteria in the ATC. The tender highlights a bulk-supply mindset, with procurement conditions favoring vendors with verifiable consignments and CRAC/receiptof material documentation. The project focuses on secure, standardized padlocks meeting specified construction and material parameters, with emphasis on quality and traceability for railway assets. A unique requirement is prior performance evidence on similar items, enabling SC Railway to assess reliability for bulk and regular orders. Bidder deviations from additional specifications should be clearly indicated. The ATC clarifies contact points for bill passage and payment responsibilities, tied to the consignee’s offices in Raichur. The opportunity targets registered suppliers with government or rail sector experience and strict compliance with IS 15275 standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• IS 15275 (Q3) compliance for padlocks
• Type of Padlock, Grade of Padlock (Table 2), and Type of Shackle as per clause 4
• Material of Case/Body as per Clause 6, Table 3
• Nominal Size of Lock (mm) as per clause 4, Table 1
• Category notes: construction and material parameters aligned to railway security needs
• Scope: Only supply of Goods; no installation included
• Documentation: bidders must show past performance against similar supply with consignments and CRAC/Receipt notes
• Delivery to consignee: contact and delivery details as specified by SCR
• BOQ: no items listed in the current BOQ; emphasis on quantity and bulk supply readiness

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope of supply: Only supply; bid price inclusive of all cost components
• Past performance: minimum threshold of 20% of tendered quantity supplied in last three years to Railways or government agencies; provide CRAC/receipt documentation
• Deviations: explicitly indicate any deviations from additional specifications; ambiguity favors the buyer
• Bid validity and undertaking: firm commitment not to withdraw or modify bid during validity period; honesty in submissions
• Payment & delivery contact: payment to be processed via consignee channels; bill passing and payment handled by designated SCR personnel
• Bill passing/billing contacts: Sr. DEE/TR/GTL and Accounts Department contacts provided for payment processing
• Compliance: bidders must adhere to buyer ATC terms; non-compliance may lead to non-responsiveness
• Delivery terms: delivery to consignee; no on-site installation; ensure timely carriage to Raichur, Karnataka