Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Of India Battery Tender Aurangabad Bihar 2V VRLA Buy Back Installation 2026

Tender Overview

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Of India Limited invites bids for supply, installation and commissioning of 2V VRLA batteries at multiple capacities—120 AH, 200 AH, 300 AH, 400 AH, and 500 AH—with a buy-back arrangement. Location: Aurangabad, Bihar 824101. Estimated contract value: ₹1,4350,889.00. Scope includes procurement of VRLA batteries across five capacity variants, with the option to adjust quantities by up to 25% during order placement and currency of contract. The contract contemplates vendor support for post-sale service per OEM requirements, and the inclusion of buy-back valuation and GST mechanics as per buyer terms. A notable feature is the explicit buy-back framework and OEM authorization prerequisites. This tender is positioned under railways public sector procurement due to DFCCIL’s safeguard and maintenance needs for traction or auxiliary power systems.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: 2V VRLA batteries in five capacities: 120 AH, 200 AH, 300 AH, 400 AH, 500 AH with buy-back installation and commissioning.
• Delivery and installation scope includes on-site commissioning and buy-back handling; no explicit technical numbers for lifecycle, cycle count, or replacement intervals provided.
• Compliance notes emphasize OEM authorization for non-specified brands; in the case of imported products, registered Indian office for after-sales service is required.
• Payment and bid mechanics reference GST treatment on buy-back and separate invoicing; bid should reflect total new goods excluding GST for evaluation, with GST on buy-back adjustments as applicable.
• Estimated value suggests a sizable scale program requiring robust logistics and warranty/AMC alignment with DFCCIL standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at contract award and during currency, with delivery time recalculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• OEM/Authorized Seller must provide formal Authorisation, with full contact details and identity proof; for imported items, a registered Indian office for after-sales service is mandatory.
• Buy-back terms include GST implications; separate GST-invoice and ITC treatment on buy-back value; bid value excludes GST on buy-back for evaluation.
• No explicit EMD amount published; bidders should align with standard GeM/DFCCIL security practices and ensure compliance with on-site installation requirements and warranty expectations.