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Eastern Railway Portable DC Arc Welding Rectifier Tender IS 4559 IS 13340 BIS Marked 2025

Posted

25 Oct 2025, 02:02 pm

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 11:00 am

Location

HOWRAH , WEST BENGAL

Progress

Issue25 Oct 2025, 02:02 pm
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Quantity

2

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Strict IS 4559 compliance with latest amendments for welding set
  • • IS 13340/2012 capacitor requirement and BIS marking mandatory
  • • 2-year warranty with OEM warranty certificates at delivery
  • • Option clause allows ±25% quantity adjustment with defined extended delivery rules
  • • Indicate full after-sales network with service centers in INDIA

Categories 8

STEEL FURNITURE STATIC CONVERTERS ELECTRODES WELDING TIP WELDING GENERATOR RECTIFIERS WELDING BRAZING AND SOLDERING SERVICES ARC WELDING

Tender Overview

Eastern Railway invites bids for a Portable Single Operated Rectifier Type DC Arc Welding Set suitable for manual arc welding as per IS 4559 (latest amendments), BIS marked, with capacitor per IS 13340/2012. The scope covers a welding power source with specified current ratings, voltage behavior, and protective features, intended for on-site railway maintenance. Key differentiators include adherence to IS standards, BIS marking, and a 2-year warranty from final acceptance. The procurement targets robust, field-ready equipment requiring reliable after-sales support in India. The opportunity specifies standard-compliant products for railway applications, ensuring compatibility with IS 4559 welding sets and IS 13340 capacitors.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Standards: IS 4559 (1993) with latest amendments; IS 13340/2012 capacitor; BIS Marked equipment
  • Product type: Rectifier-type DC welding set; suitable for manual arc welding
  • Power & performance: Rated input voltage, current rating for rectifier source (A), maximum continuous automatic current (A), hand welding current (A), open-circuit voltage (V), welding load voltage ranges (min/max) per current, DUTY CYCLE currents at 100% and 60%
  • Physical specs: Dimension of electrode (mm) and overall enclosure considerations
  • Warranty: 2 years from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning
  • Delivery/installation: Includes installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales service readiness in INDIA with service center details

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Warranty: 2 years; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
  • Option clause: Quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
  • Service network: Well-established installation and maintenance group with local service centers; provide details with bid
  • Delivery & acceptance: Final acceptance testing at consignee location; after-sales service commitments required
  • Documentation: Submit OEM authorizations and service capability proof; ensure BIS and IS compliance documentation

Key Specifications

  • IS 4559 compliant welding set (latest amendments) for DC arc welding

  • IS 13340/2012 capacitor conformity

  • BIS marked equipment

  • Rectifier-type DC welding source with specified current ratings

  • Open-circuit voltage and welding load voltage ranges defined

  • Maximum continuous welding current at 100% and 60% duty cycles

  • Dimension of electrode and enclosure suitability

  • 2-year warranty with post-delivery service requirement

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD amount not specified in data; verify at bid stage

  • Quantity flexibility up to 25% during contractual period

  • 2-year OEM warranty with installation and commissioning coverage

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not detailed in data; bidders should confirm payment schedule and milestones with ESA

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period governed by option clause with minimum 30 days extra when extended

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified; bidders should seek LD terms during final contract

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying IS marked welding equipment

  • Demonstrated service network within INDIA

  • Compliance with BIS and IS standards for welding equipment

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Standards Welding set conforming to IS:4559/1993 with latest amendments Yes
Standards Capacitor conforming to IS:13340/2012 Yes
Standards BIS Marked No
Performance Parameters Type of welding set Rectifier inverter based(IGTB) double bridge type
Performance Parameters Type of power supply Three phase
Performance Parameters Rated input voltage 415V,three Phase with trapping to compensate for variation in input supply
Performance Parameters Current rating for rectifier type power source in ampere 400.0
Performance Parameters Maximum Continuous Automatic Current in ampere 310.0
Performance Parameters Maximum Continuous Hand Welding Current in Amp 400.0
Performance Parameters Open-Circuit Voltage in Volts 85.0
Performance Parameters Min Welding load voltage (at min welding current) in Volts 20.0
Performance Parameters Max Welding load Voltage(at max welding current) in Volts 36.0
Performance Parameters Maximum continuous welding current at 100% duty cycle(Amp @ duty cycle) 310.0
Performance Parameters Maximum continuous welding current at 60% duty cycle(Amp @ duty cycle) 400.0
Performance Parameters Warranty in Years 2
Dimensional and Material Parameters Dimension of electrode in mm 6.3

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card of bidder

3

Experience certificates for similar welding equipment supply

4

Financial statements / turnover documentation

5

EMD/Security deposit evidence

6

OEM authorization letter and technical compliance certificates

7

Warranty certificates and installation/commissioning plan

8

Service center details near consignee locations

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for welding rectifier tender in Eastern Railway 2025

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, OEM authorizations, and BIS/IS compliance documents. Ensure IS 4559 and IS 13340 conformity, and provide service-center details. The tender requires 2-year OEM warranty and installation/commissioning proof; delivery terms follow the 25% quantity option, with minimum 30 days additional time.

What documents are required for IS 4559 welding equipment bid in India

Prepare GST certificate, PAN, company financial statements, experience certificates for similar equipment, EMD submission receipt, OEM authorization letters, BIS IS compliance certificates, and proof of service network; include installation/commissioning plan and warranty commitment to meet 2-year period.

What are the technical standards for portable DC arc welding sets in this tender

Equipment must comply with IS 4559 (latest amendments) for DC arc welding and IS 13340/2012 capacitor standard; BIS marking is mandatory; ensure rated input voltage, current ratings, open-circuit voltage, and duty cycle data are clearly specified in the technical bid.

When is the delivery and acceptance for this welding equipment tender

Delivery terms allow quantity variation up to 25% with extended delivery time calculation; minimum 30 days extension; final acceptance occurs after installation/commissioning and testing at consignee location, with OEM warranty certificates provided at delivery.

What is the warranty requirement for the welding equipment bid

A minimum of 2 years warranty from final acceptance or after commissioning; OEM warranty certificates must accompany goods on delivery; vendor must provide service capability and spare parts availability within INDIA.

What are the eligibility criteria for service network and spares

Bidder must demonstrate well-established installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance service groups in INDIA; provide service centre locations near consignee destinations and contact details to support after-sales service.

What is the role of BIS marking in this welding equipment tender

BIS marking indicates conformity with Indian standards; equipment must be BIS marked and accompanied by relevant IS 4559 and IS 13340 compliance documentation; bid must demonstrate ongoing post-market surveillance and service support aligned with BIS norms.

What happens if the bidder fails to meet extension quantities under option clause

If quantity changes occur, delivery time adjusts per (additional/original) × original period with a minimum 30 days; failure to meet revised delivery terms may trigger penalties as per contract and LD policies to be finalized in the buyer’s terms.