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Southern Railway Online UPS 5KVA with Battery IS 16242 Part 1 Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2025

Bid Publish Date

30-Dec-2025, 4:41 pm

Bid End Date

09-Jan-2026, 9:00 am

Progress

Issue30-Dec-2025, 4:41 pm
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Specific brand/OEM requirement: only branded make acceptable; OEM authorization certificate mandatory
  • IS 16242 (Part 1) compliance for online UPS 5KVA with 60-minute backup
  • MSE supplier reservation and potential eligibility implications for bidders
  • Must supply with OEM authorization, GST, PAN, bank mandate, and annual turnover certificate
  • Delivery at Chennai location with supply, installation, testing, and commissioning
  • Penalties or LD terms not clearly stated in provided data; verify during bid submission

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Tender Overview

Southern Railway, under the Indian Railways network, invites bids for an Online UPS 5.0 KVA with battery meeting IS 16242 (Part 1) and delivering a 60-minute backup at the Chennai, Tamil Nadu (600001) location. Quantity: 1 NOS; delivery is at the Chennai site with supply, installation, testing, and commissioning included. The procurement specifies a branded make only policy, exclusive to MSE suppliers, with an OEM authorization requirement. The scope includes mandatory documentation and post-supply certificates. The tender emphasizes single-branded, OEM-backed equipment to ensure conformity with railway power protection standards. The unique elements are the 60-minute backup, the IS 16242 standard, and the insistence on MSE-only sourcing through the reseller channel.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Rating: 5.0 KVA online UPS
  • Backup Time: 60 minutes with battery
  • Input Voltage: AC 50 Hz; Output Voltage: AC 50 Hz
  • Inbuilt Isolation Transformer: required option
  • Efficiency: minimum overall efficiency specified in tender
  • Overload: minimum overload capacity for online UPS
  • Battery Type: specified battery type for backup
  • Enclosure/IP: Ingress Protection rating required
  • Operating Temp: defined lower and upper limits
  • Warranty: minimum standard warranty
  • Compliance: IS 16242 (Part 1) alignment and OEM authorization

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: value not disclosed in available documents
  • Delivery: delivery terms aligned to original order date with option to extend as per clause (up to 30 days minimum)
  • PO Scope: supply, installation, testing, commissioning included
  • Brand/OEM: strictly branded make; OEM authorization certificate required with bid
  • Documents: GST, PAN, Tax Invoice, Bank Mandate, Financial turnover certificate, Test certificate, Warranty certificate, OEM authorization
  • Vendor status: item reserved for MSE suppliers; non-MSE bids may be rejected
  • Delivery Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Payment Terms: not specified in available data; bidders should verify on bid portal

Key Specifications

  • Online UPS: 5.0 KVA rating

  • Backup time: 60 minutes with battery

  • Input Voltage: AC, 50 Hz

  • Output Voltage: AC, 50 Hz

  • Inbuilt Isolation Transformer availability

  • Overall efficiency (minimum value to be confirmed in spec)

  • Minimum overload capacity for online UPS

  • Battery type specification (lead-acid/Lithium as defined in tender)

  • Ingress Protection (IP rating)

  • Operating temperature range (lower and upper limits)

  • Minimum standard warranty

Terms & Conditions

  • Delivery period and option clause allow up to 25% quantity variation at contract and during currency with specified calculation method

  • Branded OEM-only requirement; OEM authorization must accompany bid

  • MSE supplier reservation; non-MSE bids may be rejected

  • Submission must include GST, PAN, bank mandate, tax invoices, test and warranty certificates

  • Delivery location is Chennai; supply, installation, testing, commissioning included

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not explicitly stated in provided data; bidders must verify terms in the ATC/bid documents and with the buyer during finalization.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery quantity may vary up to 25% at the time of order and during contract; delivery time calculated as ( Increased quantity / Original quantity ) × Original delivery period with minimum 30 days.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

No explicit LD percentage provided in available data; bidders should refer to the ATC for exact LD terms.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must be a branded OEM-authorized supplier with valid OEM authorization certificate

  • MSE supplier eligibility; bids from non-MSE firms may be rejected

  • Experience in supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of UPS systems

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Performance Parameters Rating (in KVA) 5
Performance Parameters Input Voltage (AC, 50 Hz) Single Phase, 160V - 260V
Performance Parameters Output Voltage (AC, 50 Hz) Single Phase, 230V±1%,
Construction Availability of Inbuilt Isolation Transformer Yes
Construction Overall Efficiency (in %) 80% - 90, Greater than or equal to 90%
Construction Minimum Overload Capacity of Online UPS 120% of Rating in KVA for 10 minutes, 150% of Rating in KVA for 60 seconds
Battery/Backup Bank Type of Battery SMF-VRLA (Sealed Maintenance Free-Valve Regulated Lead Acid) / Stationary Lead Acid Batteries
Battery/Backup Bank Backup Time 60.0
Features Ingress Protection IP20, IP21 Or higher
Operating Conditions Operating Temperature Range (Lower Limit) 5°C to 10°C
Operating Conditions Operating Temperature Range (Upper Limit) 45°C to 50°C
Warranty And Reports Minimum Standard Warranty 1.0

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Required Documents

1

GST Registration Certificate

2

PAN Card Copy

3

Annual Turnover Digitally Signed Certificate (IREPS verified)

4

Test Certificate for UPS

5

Warranty Certificate

6

OEM Authorization Certificate

7

Bank Mandate

8

Tax Invoice

9

Experience Certificates (similar supply)

10

Technical Bid Documents demonstrating compliance with IS 16242 Part 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market

How to bid for UPS procurement in Chennai with IS 16242 compliance?

Bidders should verify OEM authorization, BRANDED make, and MSE eligibility. Submit GST, PAN, bank mandate, turnover certificate, test and warranty certificates along with technical compliance showing IS 16242 Part 1 alignment. Ensure 5.0 KVA UPS with 60-minute backup and delivery to Chennai.

What documents are required for Southern Railway UPS bid in Tamil Nadu 2025?

Prepare GST certificate, PAN card, OEM authorization, bank mandate, turnover certificate, tax invoices, test certificate, warranty certificate, and experience certificates. Include technical bid showing IS 16242 Part 1 compliance and delivery capability to Chennai.

What are the technical specifications for the 5KVA UPS tender in Chennai?

The UPS must be 5.0 KVA with 60-minute backup, input/output 50 Hz AC, possible inbuilt isolation transformer, IP rating, and minimum overall efficiency as specified. Branded make only; OEM authorization required to prove authenticity and warranty terms.

When is the delivery deadline for the Chennai UPS project?

Delivery timing follows the option clause: quantity may vary up to 25% and delivery time is calculated per ( Increased quantity / Original quantity ) × Original delivery period with a minimum 30 days; confirm final schedule in ATC.

What is the minimum warranty requirement for the UPS equipment?

Tender specifies a minimum standard warranty but does not disclose the exact period; bidders should rely on the attached warranty certificate and ATC terms to confirm the warranty duration and post-sale support commitments.

Are OEM authorizations mandatory for the UPS bid in Chennai?

Yes, an OEM authorization certificate must accompany the offer; without it, the railway reserves the right to reject the bid. This ensures authenticity and post-sale service support for the 5KVA UPS.

What is the scope of supply for the UPS contract?

Scope includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the 5KVA UPS with 60-minute backup, at Chennai, with braded equipment and OEM-backed support; ensure all certificates accompany delivery.

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