Eastern Railway XLPE Cable Tender Malda West Bengal 1.1 KV IS 7098 Part 1 BIS License 2026

Tender Overview

Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for XLPE Cable rated for working voltage up to 1.1 KV, marked to IS 7098 (Part 1). The procurement location is MALDA, WEST BENGAL (732101), with specific delivery to SSE/G/MLDT, SSE/G/SBG, and SSE/G/BGP across Malda, Sahibganj, and Bhagalpur. Key quantities are distributed across multiple sites (1200 m, 800 m, 300 m, 200 m, 400 m) with a total implied volume of 2900 meters, requiring separate consignments per site. A 25% quantity option clause allows future quantity adjustments at contracted rates, with delivery time calculations tied to the last original or extended delivery order. A BIS license is mandatory for bid validity. This tender targets suppliers meeting BIS compliance and IS 7098 (Part 1) standards for mine-use cables. The project scope emphasizes traceability (manufacturer name embossed on outer sheath) and proper identification to distinguish electric cables from telecom cables.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/category: XLPE Cable for up to 1.1 KV working voltage, IS 7098 (Part 1) compliant, suitable for mining environments.
• Standards/identification: Outer-sheath indentation/embossing to indicate electric cable; manufacturer name or trade mark visibly present along entire length.
• Conductor & construction: Specifies material and construction details for the conductor, inner sheath type, and armour options as per standard cable designations; ensure IS 7098 (Part 1) alignment.
• Armouring/insulation characteristics: Required armor type and material specification per tender category; fire performance and environmental suitability implied by category classifications.
• Delivery addresses/quantities: 1200 m to Malda SSE/G/MLDT, 800 m to Malda SSE/G/MLDT, 300 m to Sahibganj SSE/G/SBG, 200 m to Sahibganj SSE/G/SBG, 400 m to Bhagalpur SSE/G/BGP; separate consignments per site.
• Documentation & compliance: BIS license mandatory with bid; GST/GeM invoicing alignment; inspection and warranty certificates to be supplied with bill of sale.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity, with proportional delivery time. Extended delivery time calculation: (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Mandatory license: Bidder must submit BIS license with offer or bid will be rejected.
• Delivery locations: Quantities delivered at specified addresses/PINs; quantities cannot be merged across sites.
• Documentation on claim: Tax invoice with GSTIN matching supply state, GeM invoice, Delivery Challan, Warranty certificate, and Inspection Certificate required at consignee.
• Identification requirements: Cables must be clearly marked; outer sheath embossing to differentiate from telecom cables; full-length manufacturer identification on outer sheath.