North Western Railway IS 17550 Compliant Household Refrigerating Appliances Tender Ajmer Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

The North Western Railway (Indian Railways) in Ajmer, Rajasthan invites bids for IS 17550 compliant household refrigerating appliances. The procurement scope focuses on supply-only of refrigerators meeting Indian Standard IS 17550, with specified categories around capacity, finish, and energy efficiency. The tender seeks appliances suitable for railway residential or station-level use, with emphasis on compliance, warranty, and supplier responsiveness. Key differentiators include conformity to IS 17550 standards, optional buyer-specific features, and Lab-test documentation. The contract emphasizes post-delivery inspection and strict supplier reputation considerations, including performance documentation and certification readiness. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering within the specified delivery window and providing OEM-backed warranties.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformity to Indian Standard IS 17550 is required for the complete product and its compliance certification.
• Total Volume options include direct cool and frost-free configurations; exact capacities not specified in the data.
• Door type, shelves, shelf material, and color finish will be model-dependent as mutually agreed after contract placement.
• BEE star rating is applicable and subject to its validity period; ensure current rating at the time of supply.
• Warranty on product and compressor to be provided; exact years are to be specified in the bid.
• Lab testing by a recognized lab to prove conformity; bidder must provide test reports on demand.
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection NIL unless ATC specifies otherwise.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery terms: supply-only with option to adjust quantity up to ±25% at contract rates; delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order.
• EMD and payments: amount not specified in the data; bidders must examine ATC for exact values and submission method.
• Documents required: GST certificate, PAN, organization experience certificates, financial statements, Material Test Certificate, OEM authorization, and technical compliance documents.
• Penalty/acceptance: Material Test Certificate mandatory; buyer lab results govern acceptance.
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection not universally required.
• Additional terms: performance verification with supplier past performance evidence for railway items; ATC clarifications only during representation.