Industrial Training Department Kerala Stationary Batteries Tender IS 15549 (Q3) Lead Acid V3 2026

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is the Industrial Training Department under the Labour And Skills Department Kerala seeking supply of Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V3) conforming to IS 15549 (Q3). Key data points include: potential quantity adjustments up to 25%, a 3-year warranty from final acceptance or after commissioning, and requirement for OEM warranty certificates at delivery. The contract emphasizes after-sales capability with a dedicated service network in INDIA and timely service commitments. The absence of a BOQ indicates a single-batch or negotiated scope pending finalization. The procurement context centers on secure, reliable energy storage for departmental operations, with emphasis on installation, commissioning, and maintenance support.

This tender in Kerala targets organizations capable of supplying VRLA batteries meeting the IS 15549 standard, with robust after-sales coverage and state-wide service presence. The option clause provides bidders with flexibility to scale orders up to 25% during contract execution, subject to contracted rates and delivery calendars. The emphasis on OEM warranties and service delivery underscores the buyer’s demand for certified, readily serviceable products and strong post-sale support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Stationary VRLA batteries (V3) conforming to IS 15549 (Q3)
• Key specs requested: Nominal Battery Voltage, Capacity at 10-hour rate (C10) in Ah, and Material of Container
• Standards: IS 15549 (Q3) compliance; requirement for OEM warranty documentation at delivery
• Warranty: 3-year period from final acceptance or after commissioning (whichever is applicable)
• After-sales: Dedicated technical service personnel in INDIA; service centers in consignee locations; SLA-based servicing and troubleshooting
• Delivery/quantity flexibility: 25% increase/decrease in bid quantity; delivery period adjustments based on extended quantities with minimum 30 days
• BOQ notes: No items listed in the BOQ; implies a possibly consolidated supply or later specification finalization

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit terms: Not specified in the data; bidders should verify local GeM terms and ensure bid readiness
• Warranty terms: 3-year warranty from acceptance or post-installation; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; comprehensive warranty including damage to building under certain conditions
• Service commitment: Must have functional service centers in the state of each consignee location; deployment of dedicated service engineers for timely service within the warranty period
• Option clause: Buyer may modify quantity by ±25% during and after contract; extended delivery period calculated with a minimum of 30 days
• Installation/commissioning: Scope may include installation and testing; service group to handle maintenance and troubleshooting
• Documentation: OEM undertaking if OEMs take onus; bidder undertakes service obligations; upload accordingly