Tender Overview
The tender is issued by Northern Railway (Indian Railways) for the Layer 2 Access Switch (V2) category, located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 202410. The procurement is restricted to the supply of goods, with a bulk-order context requiring the manufacturer or authorized agent to participate. The offer must include the Make/Model and a data sheet/catalogue, plus compliance with the Annexure specification. A data-driven selection will consider past performance where suppliers show prior purchase orders totaling at least 20% of tender quantity across Zonal Railways/PU/CORE. No explicit BOQ itemization is provided. This tender emphasizes supplier capability, traceable data sheets, and adherence to annexed specifications.
Key differentiators include mandatory data-sheet submission, a clear Make/Model declaration, and a validated compliance with the Annexure of specification. The ATC terms require uploading all requested certificates/documents. The scope is strictly goods supply, with bulk-order considerations driving the eligibility of the bidding firm to demonstrate prior experience in large-volume rail procurements.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Layer 2 Access Switch (V2)
- Scope: Only supply of Goods (no installation services included)
- Make/Model & Data Sheet: Bidders must clearly state offered Make/Model and attach data sheet/catalogue; comply with Annexure specifications
- ATC/Bid Documents: Upload all certificates and documents sought in Bid document, ATC, and corrigendum if any
- Bulk order condition: Manufacturer or authorized agent; past supplier must have executed PO for at least 20% of tender quantity across Zonal Railways/PU/CORE in last 5 financial years
- Submission requirement: Ensure compliance with uploaded ATC document; data sheets are mandatory
- Bid evaluation focus: Demonstrable capability for large-volume rail procurement; reference PO history
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope: Only supply of Goods; no services
- Certificates: Upload all certificates/documents as per Bid Document/ATC
- Bulk-order eligibility: Past successful supplier with ≥20% of tender quantity in prior five financial years
- Make/Model disclosure: Clearly mention Make/Model and attach Data Sheet; compliance with Annexure mandatory
- ATC compliance: Submit all required ATC documents; non-compliance may lead to rejection