South Central Railway Oxygen Gas Procurement IS 309 Conforming to IS 309 (Q3) Krishina Andhra Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

South Central Railway invites bids for the supply of Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid conforming to IS 309 (Q3) at Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Initial supply consists of 120 cylinders of 7 cubic meters capacity with returnable terms; bidders must ship and bear transportation, while payments are issued 100% on receipt and acceptance. A robust past-performance criterion requires prior supply of similar oxygen items to major railways or PSUs, with OEM authorisation for dealers. The contract emphasizes NABL-certified test certificates and compliance with gas cylinder rules (1981) and explosives regulations. This opportunity targets vendors with gas industry credentials and regulatory approvals, ensuring steady replenishment aligned to railway needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Oxygen, Compressed Gas and Liquid (V3) conforming to IS 309 (Grade per clause 4)
• Form/Mode: Gas cylinders in 7 m3 capacity; returnable stock arrangement; supplier responsible for transportation
• Standards/Certifications: IS 309 conformity; NABL-certified test certificates at supply; certificates from chief controller of explosives; gas cylinder rules 1981 compliance
• OEM/Authorization: Authorization letter from reputed Gas Agency; if bidder is an authorized dealer, OEM performance credentials required
• Safety & Licenses: Valid explosives license for industrial gases; proper storage and safe-delivery procedures at consignee
• Delivery/Consignee: Delivery to SSE/C&W/WD/BZA, Chittinagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh; contact provided
• Quality & Documentation: NABL test reports at supply; GST/PAN and experience proof to accompany bid

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹27,350 (as specified)
• Payment Terms: 100% payment on receipt and acceptance by consignee
• Past Performance: 20%+ of tender quantity executed in last 3 years for similar oxygen items to SC Railway or other railways/PSUs; provide R Notes/CRAC/consignee acceptance evidence
• Delivery Commitments: Initial supply of 120 cylinders (7 m3); ongoing supply as required; firm to bear transportation
• OEM/Authorization: Tender requires OEM authorization for dealers; upload with bid
• Regulatory: Compliance with gas cylinder rules 1981, IS 309, NABL and explosives regulations; explosives license valid for manufacturing/storage until delivery
• Warranty/Quality: NABL certificates and supplier attestations; certificate of truthfulness for bid documents