Southern Railway MCB for AC Operation IS/IEC 60898 Part 1 2015 BIS Licensed Supply Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for the supply of Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) suitable for AC operation compliant with IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1) 2015. The scope covers bulk supply of MCBs with steel sheet enclosure, fulfilling the BIS license requirement for IS/IEC 60898:2015. The procurement emphasizes material test certificates and OEM warranties, with at least a 25% quantity flex (option clause) and delivery terms tied to original and extended periods. The arrangement targets reliable, BIS-certified MCBs for railway electrical panels, ensuring compatibility with protected poles, rated currents, and short-circuit ratings. The tender stresses that only BIS-licensed bidders may win bulk orders and that suppliers must provide OEM warranty certificates at delivery. The outcome centers on compliant, traceable MCBs that meet IS/IEC standards and railway safety requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) for AC operation, marked to IS/IEC 60898 (Part 1):2015
• Key ratings to confirm: Rated Current (Amp), Rated Voltage (V), Instantaneous Tripping Current Type, and Rated Short Circuit Capacity (Amp)
• Construction: Provision of Steel Sheet Enclosure for MCB
• Poles: Multiple entries for Number of Pole (P/PP) and corresponding ratings
• Certification/standard: BIS license required, IS/IEC 60898:2015 compliance, OEM warranty certificates
• Documentation: Material Test Certificate to accompany each supply item; lab test results decisive for acceptance
• Warranty: OEM warranty certificates to be submitted at delivery; post-installation support likely covered by seller
• Delivery & scope: Scope includes only supply of goods (no manufacturing service) with delivery terms aligned to the option clause
• Damages: Liquidated damages applicable for delayed delivery or non-compliance with contract terms; security deposit dependent damages treated as recoveries

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance clause: Not explicitly stated in available data; bidders must note liquidated damages for delays
• GST: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement linked to actuals or quoted rate
• Eligibility: Only Valid BIS License Holders for IS/IEC 60898 Part 1:2015 are eligible for bulk orders
• Delivery terms: Delivery period governs from order date; option to extend per quantity variance rules with minimum 30 days
• Material verification: Material Test Certificate required; buyer lab results govern acceptance
• Warranty: OEM warranty to be provided; warranty period aligned to specifications from acceptance or commissioning date
• Payment: Not detailed; typical practice implies payments post-delivery against acceptance and warranty terms
• Documents: GST registration, BIS license, OEM authorizations, material certificates, and technical compliance documents likely required