South Eastern Railway Polyethylene Films and Sheets Tender IS 2508 Q3 2026

Tender Overview

The South Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for polyethylene films and sheets conforming to IS 2508 (Q3). The tender emphasizes generic film/sheet specifications with a focus on thickness, width, density, colour, and marking, plus compliance with IS standards. A dynamic quantity option allows up to 25% increase/decrease at contract award and during the contract, with delivery timelines adjusted proportionally. The scope is strictly supply of goods, with post-receipt inspection by the consignee and a 1-year OEM warranty. The solicitation highlights requirement for form variations, marking, and test documents on demand. Bidders should ensure OEM authorization when applicable and supplier GST compliance. The inclusion of a contingency option clause and GST handling details signals a broad procurement horizon within Indian Railways supply chains. The unique differentiator is the IS 2508 Q3 conformity and the option to scale quantities while maintaining contracted rates, creating a flexible delivery and pricing model for rail operations in the region.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Polyethylene films and sheets, IS 2508 (Q3) compliant
• Key parameters: Nominal thickness, density, width, and dimensional tolerances; colour as specified; form of film/sheet (roll or sheet form)
• Marking: required marking per specification; include batch/lot details
• Documentation: provide all relevant test reports and certificates on demand; IS 2508 Q3 conformity proof
• Standards: IS 2508 (Q3) must be met; manufacturer to supply OEM/authorization certificates when applicable
• Quality/Certification: post-delivery inspection by consignee; supplier to provide documents for inspection
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from final acceptance; OEM warranty certificates to be submitted at delivery
• Delivery & scope: scope limited to goods supply; delivery terms aligned with contract and option clause

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantity may vary by ±25% at contract placement and during the currency; additional time calculated by (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days
• GST: bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower, to a capped value
• OEM Authorization: submit Manufacturer Authorization/Certificate with complete OEM details when using authorised distributors
• Invoicing: invoice must be in consignee name with consignee GSTIN
• Scope of Supply: bid price must include all cost components for goods only
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; NIL pre-dispatch inspection unless ATC specifies otherwise
• Warranty: 1-year coverage; rectification of faults during guarantee period; submit OEM warranty at delivery
• Bidder Status: bidder must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; provide undertaking
• GST & Compliance: ensure GST compliance; ensure documentation as per T&Cs; maintain compliance with supplier obligations