South Central Railway Heavy Duty Storage Racks Tender Chittoor Andhra Pradesh 517001 IS 550 compliant 2026

Tender Overview

The South Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the supply of Heavy Duty Storage Racks (Q3) to be delivered at Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 517001. The contract scope covers the supply of goods (no installation) with a focus on robust storage racks capable of handling high loads per layer. The procurement emphasizes proven past performance in supplying similar items to government entities and requires bidders to document prior deliveries and receipts. A critical differentiator is the requirement to demonstrate performance history amounting to at least 20% of tendered quantity on a single contract within the last three years. The tender references a single consignee and a dedicated bill passing/officer contact, underscoring a tightly managed government supply chain. Tender documentation will hinge on compliance with specified quality and conformity tests. The evaluation will likely prioritize reliability, traceability, and compliance with government procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Heavy Duty Storage Racks; Category: Performance Parameter, Generic elements include Material, Surface Finish, Type and Warranty/Service provisions.
• Key compliance tests: Availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs to prove conformity to specification.
• Quality controls: Documentation of material composition, load-bearing attributes per layer, and finish standards.
• Past performance evidence: Reports/receipts/consignee acceptance certificates (CRAC/Receipt Notes) for same or similar items; GEM invoices or third-party inspection are not acceptable as past performance.
• Consignee details: N SUDHARSHAN REDDY, SSE/C&W/RU; bill passing officer and bill paying office contact numbers provided.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Bid price to include all costs; only supply of goods.
• Past performance: Vendors with satisfactory execution history for 20%+ of tendered quantity in last 3 years may be considered responsive.
• Deviation handling: Bidders must flag deviations; absent guidance, bids align with additional specifications.
• Undertaking: Firm commitment not to withdraw or misrepresent bid during validity; liable for false information.
• Documentation: Include consignee receipts and CRACs; exclude GEM-only invoices as past performance.