West Central Railway PVC Insulated Heavy Duty Electric Cables Tender IS 1554 Part 1 V2 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: West Central Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply of PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) in accordance with IS 1554 (Part 1). The procurement requires ISI marked cables and demands that only OEMs quote, with authorized dealer submissions allowed via OEM authorization. Delivery location is the Centralized Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal 462024, with post-delivery inspection by the consignee. A 3-year warranty is specified from final acceptance or after installation and testing. Effective testing must include Central Govt./NABL/ILAC compliant test reports. The scope is strictly procurement of goods (no services) and includes installation/commissioning only if within scope. Service center presence in India is required for after-sales support.

Key differentiators include mandatory OEM alignment, ISI certification at bid time, and pre/post acceptance testing requirements. Unique aspects: emphasis on verifiable past supply performance documents (PO copies, CRAC/R-Note), and certified test reports; inspection framework assigns consignee-led final acceptance. This tender targets secure, compliant, and traceable supply of ISI-marked cables with rigorous quality verification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: PVC insulated heavy-duty cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1)
• Key generic properties listed: nominal conductor area (Sq mm), number of cores, conductor material, insulation type, armouring type, outer sheath type, improved fire performance category/type
• Construction details: shape of conductor; cable wound on (unspecified—requires bidder to confirm)
• Certification requirements: availability of type test report from Govt Lab / NABL / ILAC; availability of optional test reports
• Compliance/marking: IS I marked cables; OEM/authorized dealer submissions with OEM authorization
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated
• Warranty: minimum 3-year warranty from final acceptance or after installation/testing; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery & Installation Location: Senior Section Engineer Electrical, Centralized Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal 462024; contact mobileno 9752416322
• Bidder eligibility: only OEMs may quote; authorized dealers may quote with OEM authorization; non-compliance leads to rejection
• Documentation & proofs: submit past supply experience with PO copies, CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates demonstrating prior execution of similar items
• Test reports: central govt./NABL/ILAC accredited lab reports per latest IS requirements; ensure validity at delivery
• Warranty & after-sales: 3-year warranty; establish service centers in India with locations near consignee
• Inspection regime: consignee-led post-receipt inspection; no pre-dispatch inspection unless ATC specifies
• Scope: bid price must cover all costs; scope is supply of goods (installation/commissioning included only if stated