Northern Railway XLPE Cable Tender IS 7098 Part 1 1.1 KV 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Northern Railway under Indian Railways for the procurement of XLPE Cable for Working Voltage up to and Including 1.1 KV, conforming to IS 7098 (Part 1). Estimated value: ₹7,750,358 with an EMD of ₹155,010. Scope is limited to the supply of goods, with inspection by RITES pre-dispatch or post-receipt at the consignee site. Bidders may use Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) as EMD or security deposit, with flow-back conditions. Authorized manufacturer/ dealer participation required; 20% minimum past supply in last three financial years to government/PSU/public listed company.

Key differentiators include the need for IS 7098 Part 1 compliance, traceable origin via OEM authorization, and a robust pre/post inspection regime. The absence of a BOQ implies itemized planning is bidder-driven while aligning to the IS standard. This tender emphasizes certification, reliability, and demonstrated prior government procurement experience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: XLPE Cable for DC/AC up to 1.1 KV subject to IS 7098 (Part 1).
• Categories covered: STANDARD (mines fire performance), GENERIC (cable classification, conductor area, cores), CONSTRUCTION (conductor, inner sheath), ARMOURING (type, material, armor).
• Conductor details: Material and construction to be specified in bids; nominal conductor area in sq mm and number of cores to be defined by bidder within IS 7098 framework.
• Insulation/Inner sheath: Type to be IS-compliant; armor type and material to be declared by bidder with testing data.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch by selected agency (RITES) or post-receipt at consignee site; documentary evidence required.
• Certificates/ATC: Firm must upload all required certificates; non-compliance risks rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹155,010; options include FDR payable to Sr. DFM/NR/MB, with endorsement requirements and delivery of hard copy within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Performance security: Acceptable as FDR or PBG per GeM GTC; original FDR to be supplied within 15 days of contract award.
• Authorized dealer clause: Manufacturers or authorized dealers must quote with manufacturer authorization; agents’ performance aligned to principal.
• Past performance: Bidder must have supplied similar Category Products for at least 20% of bid quantity to government/PSU/public listed company in any of the last three financial years.
• Delivery/Acceptance: Pre/post inspection regime as per buyer terms; supply strictly as per IS 7098 Part 1 standards and corresponding classification.