East Central Railway IS 17550 Q2 Household Refrigerating Appliances Tender Chandauli UP 2026

Tender Overview

East Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for household refrigerating appliances conforming to IS 17550 (Q2), intended for railway use in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh 221009. The tender focuses on IS ICM-compliant refrigerators with generic refrigeration features, including direct cool and frost-free capacities, and standard door configurations. Bidder claims must address OEM authorization, warranty on product and compressor, and compliance with buyer-specific requirements. The document specifies a purchase preference for MSEs and notes that inspection may occur post-receipt at the consignee site. The absence of a published BOQ suggests a potentially flexible quantity framework or model-wise selection. Unique aspects include buyer-driven color options, finish variations, and documentary proof at bidding. This tender seeks to procure models that align with IS 17550 standards and are eligible under government procurement policies.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Application and Scope; Conformity to Indian Standards; Refrigerating Appliance Technology; Total Volume for Direct Cool / Frost-free; Door Type, Number of Shelves, Shelf material; BEE Star Rating; Finish and Colour; Warranty on Product (Year); Warranty on Compressor (Year); Buyer Specific Requirements (extra features/accessories).
• Lab/Test: Type of lab for conformance tests; provide Test Report/s and supporting documents upon bidding or on demand. OEM authorisation is mandatory for bid submission.
• The tender emphasizes IS 17550 compliance, energy rating specifics, and model-level finish/color decisions post-contract.

Terms & Eligibility

• Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking.
• Invoice must be raised in the consignee name with the consignee GSTIN.
• Post-receipt inspection by consignee at site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandatory.
• MSE purchase preference applicable if the bidder is an OEM manufacturer or a service provider for the offered product; L1+15% with 25% contract value reserved for MSEs if conditions are met.
• OEM authorization must be uploaded; GST/PAN and financial standing documentation may be required with bid.