Northern Railway XLPE Cable Tender for Working Voltage up to 1.1 KV IS 7098 Part 1 2026 BIS Licensed

Tender Overview

Northern Railway invites bids for XLPE Cable intended for working voltage up to 1.1 KV, compliant with IS 7098 (Part 1). The bid references a formal EMD of ₹28,500 and requires compliance with BIS licensing for IS 7098: Part 2, Make in India local content, and a valid type test report not older than 3 years. Additional bidder requirements include RITES inspection and OEM authorization if applicable. The option clause allows a +/- 25% quantity variation with contract renewal terms, necessitating flexible delivery planning. This tender targets procurements through GeM-embedded processes under Indian Railways. The scope emphasizes fire performance, conductor material, insulation colors, inner sheath, and armour types as per IS framework. A key differentiator is the mandatory BIS license and recent type test validation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Cables suitable for use in mines; low-temperature operation applicability;
• Conductor: Material and construction details to be IS-compliant; nominal conductor cross-sectional areas in Sq mm; number of cores specified in BOQ (if any); colour of XLPE insulation; type of inner sheath; type and material of armour; sequential marking on the cable.
• Standards/Tests: IS 7098 (Part 1) for overall cable, IS 7098 (Part 2) for licensing; BIS license required as on tender opening date; type test report not older than 3 years from Govt./NABL labs; inspection by RITES with OEM address provided; local content under Make in India.
• Delivery/Quality: Alignment to delivery terms with 25% quantity variation; ensure conformity to specified fire performance and low-temperature attributes; third-party inspection rights maintained.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹28,500; submission via online/ DD as per bid terms;
• Experience/Eligibility: Must hold valid BIS license for IS 7098 Part 2; OEM authorization if bidding through an authorized dealer; prior successful supply performance documents for govt/PSU preferred; MSE registration documents if claimed; Make in India local content proof required;
• Documentation/Compliance: Type test report within last 3 years; RITES inspection; dealer/OEM authorization; GeM one-bid policy adherence; not submitting documents leads to rejection; ensure all terms & conditions are met prior to bid submission.