Indian Army XLPE Cables MCCB MCCB & PVC Flat Cable Tender 2025 India IS 7098 Part 1&2 IS 694

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs), procurement focuses on electrical power cables and accessories including XLPE cables for 3.3 kV to 33 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 2), XLPE cable up to 1.1 kV per IS 7098 (Part 1), MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breakers) as per IS/IEC 60947, PVC flat copper conductors per IS 694, compression cable lugs, and MCB for AC operation per IS/IEC 60898. The scope emphasizes ISI marking, BIS licensing for high-voltage armoured cables, low-temperature applicability, conductor material, outer sheath Type ST2, and drum packing. No BOQ items listed; estimated value and start/end dates are not disclosed. The tender emphasizes conformity to IS standards, mine-use eligibility, and standard testing reports. The location scope is India-based, with a focus on standardized electrical cable products and accessories for military electrical installations. Unique aspects include optional BIS license validation for mine-use and low-temperature service, ISI mark enforcement, and mandatory test reports on demand.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product types: XLPE cables (3.3 kV–33 kV), XLPE cables up to 1.1 kV, MCCB, MCB, PVC flat cable, cable lugs, drum packing
• Standards: IS 7098 (Part 1 & 2), IS 694, IS/IEC 60947, IS/IEC 60898; ISI marking; BIS license for mine-use and low-temperature service
• Conductor & insulation: Nominal conductor area (in Sq.mm), IS 5831 insulation, IS 8130 conductor material
• Construction: Armouring details, inner sheath type, outer sheath Type ST2, drum winding packing per IS:7098 (Part 2) 2011
• Ratings & testing: Rated current, voltage, short-circuit capacity; optional test reports; central govt/NABL/ILAC lab conformity
• Warranty & compliance: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS/type tests and certifications uploaded with bid
• Delivery & packaging: Drum-packaged cables, centralized delivery terms, conformity with mining-use and low-temperature clauses
• Documentation required: Test reports and conformity certificates available on demand; central lab certificates; OEM authorizations when specified
• Approval: BIS license for specific high-risk categories if required by clause references

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the available data; bidders must comply with standard EMD requirements as per bid document
• Experience/Turnover: ISO 9001 certification required; prior experience in supplying XLPE cables and MCCB/MCB per IS/IEC standards is implied
• Delivery: Delivery timeline to be defined in purchase order; option to extend per quantity variation clause up to 25%
• Payment: Payment terms not specified here; typical government terms apply per contract
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, BIS licenses (where applicable), type test certificates, OEM authorizations, and relevant experience certificates
• Warranty & Penalties: Warranty terms not explicitly stated; standard LD/penalty terms to be referenced in ATC/Bid document
• Certification: Bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001; upload all prescribed certificates with bid
• Option Clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity by ±25% during contract; delivery time adjustments follow a defined formula