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Central Railway Hydraulic Flat Face Quick Couplings Tender 2025 - IS/Performance Specs & NABL Tested Conformity

Posted

28 Oct 2025, 11:07 am

Deadline

10 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Location

JALGAON , MAHARASHTRA

Progress

Issue28 Oct 2025, 11:07 am
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Quantity

24

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 3

COUPLINGS HYDRAULIC WATER SUPPLY MATERIAL

Tender Overview

Organization: Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for Hydraulic Flat Face Quick Couplings (Q3), focusing on interchange type, body size, and connection thread specifications. Scope is limited to the supply of goods with no BOQ line items. The tender emphasizes conformity through complete type test reports from Central govt/NABL/ILAC labs and allows optional quantity variations up to 25% of bid/contracted quantities. Delivery period mechanics hinge on the last delivery order date, with adjustments when option clauses are exercised.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: Hydraulic flat face quick couplings, Q3 variant
  • Performance characteristics: Interchange type and performance criteria as specified; requires that the supplier provide a complete, satisfactory type test report proving conformity to the specification
  • General specs called out: Body size (inch), Connected thread size (inch), Version
    • Documentation: Type test reports from recognized labs (Central govt/NABL/ILAC accredited)
    • Compliance: IS/industry standards alignment as required by issuing organization for hydraulic couplings
    • Quality evidence: Evidence of conformity with specified interchange type and dimensional tolerances

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract delivery, with proportional time adjustments
  • Delivery schedule: Delivery period commences from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time computed as (Increase in quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
  • Scope of supply: Bid price must include all costs; strictly supply of Goods (no services)
  • Documentation & compliance: Bidders must adhere to payment and delivery terms; ensure readiness for potential quantity fluctuations within contract

Key Specifications

  • Product: Hydraulic flat face quick couplings, Q3

  • Standards/compliance: Complete type test report from Central govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab

  • Dimensions: Body size (inch), Connected thread size (inch) specified in tender

  • Interchange type: As per tender specification

  • Version: As defined in tender terms

  • Delivery terms: 25% quantity variation permitted during contract

  • Delivery period: From last date of original delivery order; minimum 30 days for extended delivery

Terms & Conditions

  • Option for ±25% quantity variation at contract stage

  • Delivery period linked to last delivery order date with proportional adjustments

  • Must provide NABL/ILAC/Central govt test reports proving conformity

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified; bidders should expect standard IS/IR procurement payment terms and compliance with supply-only scope

Delivery Schedule

Delivery starts from last date of original order; extended time computed by formula with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicit; contract terms may impose timing penalties aligned to delivery failures

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying hydraulic couplings or similar fluid handling components

  • Financial capability to handle supply of goods under potentially variable quantities

  • Compliance with NABL/ILAC-type test documentation or equivalent

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Performance Characteristics Specification Mat ISO 16028
Performance Characteristics Interchange Type ISO Standard 16028
Generic Type Coupling
Generic Body Size (inch) 3/4
Generic Connected Thread Size (inch) 3/4
Generic Version Standard
Certifications & Standards Availability of complete and satisfactory type test Report from Central govt/ NABL/ ILAC accredited laboratory to prove conformity to the specification Yes

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for prior supply of hydraulic couplings

4

Financial statements / solvency documents

5

EMD documents as per tender norms (if applicable)

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance with specified standards

7

OEM authorizations or dealership certificates (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for Central Railway hydraulic couplings tender 2025 with NABL conformity

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including prior supply of hydraulic couplings, GST and PAN, and financial statements. Provide complete NABL/ILAC-type test reports proving conformity to the specified interchange type, body size, and thread size. Ensure the bid includes all costs for supply and adheres to the 25% quantity variation clause.

What documents are required for Central Railway quick coupling tender submission in India

Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar projects, financial statements, EMD documents if applicable, technical bid demonstrating compliance with type test reports, and OEM authorizations when required. Ensure documents reflect the ability to supply goods-only with delivery per contract terms.

What are the technical specifications for the Q3 hydraulic couplings in this bid

The tender specifies hydraulic flat face quick couplings, Q3 variant, with dimensions including body size (inch) and connected thread size (inch). Interchange type and version are defined, and conformity must be proven via complete type test reports from NABL/ILAC Central govt labs.

When is the delivery period for quantity variations under the option clause

Delivery begins after the last date of the original delivery order. If quantity increases, the extended delivery time is calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days, and may be extended up to the original delivery period.

What standards or certifications are required for the hydraulic couplings

Applicants must provide complete type test reports proving conformity to the tender specification, from a Central govt/NABL/ILAC accredited laboratory. Compliance with interchange type, body size, and thread size is essential, with formality to IS-based or equivalent industry standards as applicable.

What is the scope of supply for this tender in India

Scope is strictly the supply of goods (hydraulic flat face quick couplings). Services are not included. The bid should cover all cost components for procurement, with the option to adjust quantity up to 25% per contract terms.