Tender Overview
Southern Railway invites bids for the Hydraulic Puller under the Indian Railways category, to be supplied at the Electric Loco Stores Depot, Royapurm, Chennai 600013, Tamil Nadu. The scope is limited to the supply of goods, with the option for quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract. Delivery terms anchor to the order’s last delivery date, and the invoice must align with the consignee’s GST. The procurement emphasizes compliance certificates such as BIS/type tests and other product certifications; pre/post-inspection arrangements are defined, with the consignee as the inspection point. This tender includes vendor obligations around GST, invoicing, and post-delivery acceptance protocols. The unique aspect is the explicit option clause allowing quantity and time adjustments while maintaining contract rates.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Hydraulic Puller (Category: Q3) for railway logistics and maintenance.
- Delivery point: ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL MATERIAL MANAGER, ELS DEPOT, CHENNAI (600013).
- Scope: Pure supply of goods; installation/commissioning if in scope is to be confirmed by contract.
- Invoices: Must be raised in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN; upload GST invoice copy and portal GST payment screenshot on GeM.
- Inspection: Post receipt inspection at consignee site by identified authority; pre-dispatch inspection not specified.
- Certificates: Upload BIS licence, type test certificates, and other prescribed approvals.
- GST terms: GST applicability to be checked by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates, capped at quoted GST %.
- Delivery window: Extended delivery times governed by option clause; minimum extension mechanics specified, with a 30-day floor when increasing quantities.
- Payment & terms: Payment terms aligned to GST compliance and supplier invoicing as per GeM submission. The scope is strictly supply-only; installation/commissioning is not automatically included.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance: Not specified in the data; bidders should verify department-specific EMD rules.
- Delivery schedule: Delivery begins after order and can be extended following option clause; ensure readiness for variable quantities up to ±25%.
- GST: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement based on actuals or applicable rate; invoicing must show GSTIN and GST payment proof.
- Documentation: Submit BIS/licence, type-test certificates, and other prescribed certificates; post-delivery acceptance follows consignee inspection protocol.
- Inspection: Post receipt inspection by SSE/ELS/RPM; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC indicates.
- Scope: Only supply of goods; installation/commissioning defined by contract scope.
