Bid Publish Date
14-Aug-2026, 10:53 am
Bid End Date
17-Aug-2026, 11:00 am
Progress
Organization: Rites Limited, under Railways Public Sector Undertakings, invites bids for an inverter (V2) system complete with compatible battery bank and accessories. Estimated scope includes a single model with a 180 Ah tubular battery requirement and guaranteed backup time at specified load. Location unspecified; procurement targets the railways/PSU ecosystem with OEM-authenticated suppliers and BIS/IEC compliance. The contract includes an option to increase quantity by up to 25%, with delivery timelines tied to the original order period and extended periods calculated per the formula, ensuring continuity of supply. The opportunity hinges on complying with the GeM bid’s technical terms and delivery flexibility.
Inverter capacity as per GeM bid
Battery: 180 Ah capacity, tubular type may be used
Backup time verified at specified load during inspection
Standards: BIS/IS/IEC applicable to inverter and batteries
OEM/Brand: OEM or OEM-authorized seller
Warranty: inverter 2 years; battery 2 years
Option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase at contracted rates
GST to be self-assessed by bidder; GST reimbursement as per actuals or quoted rate
Invoices must be in consignee name with their GSTIN
Delivery period linked to original order; extensions require calculation
Warranty and installation/commissioning to be completed as per ATC
GST concerns borne by bidder; invoice in consignee name with GSTIN; payment terms as per GeM terms
Delivery starts from last date of original delivery order; option quantity extension requires calculated time with minimum 30 days
Not explicitly detailed in provided data; follow GeM/ATC standard LD terms
OEM-authorized supplier or OEM direct
Experience in supplying inverter-battery packages
Ability to meet 2-year inverter and 2-year battery warranties
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
60 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Inverter (V2) (Q2)
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Kolkata
Delivery Pincodes
700012
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Sinha | 700012,56 C R Avenue 4th Floor Central Metro Station Building | Kolkata | West Bengal | 700012 | 1 | 15 | - |
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Main Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST registration certificate
PAN card
OEM authorization/MAF (where required by GeM bid)
Technical compliance certificates (inverter and battery)
Past experience certificates for similar inverter/battery supply
Financial statements (as required by tender terms)
Proof of able to meet warranty commitments
Bidders should review OEM authorization requirements, ensure BIS/IS/IEC compliance, and prepare documentation: GST, PAN, OEM MAf, inverter-battery specs, warranty details, and installation plan. The bid includes a 25% quantity option, with delivery terms tied to the original order period and extension formula.
Required docs include GST certificate, PAN, OEM authorization/MAF, technical compliance certificates for inverter and battery, experience certificates for similar supplies, financial statements, and proof of warranty commitments. Invoices must be in consignee name with their GSTIN.
Products must comply with applicable BIS/IS/IEC standards for inverters and lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries as per latest GeM guidelines, with confirmation during inspection/commissioning of backup performance.
Inverter warranty is a minimum of 2 years from installation/acceptance, while battery warranty is also 2 years from delivery/commissioning, covering manufacturing defects and performance-related failures as specified in GeM terms.
The purchaser may increase quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates. Additional time equals (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extension capped to the original delivery period.
Submit explicit OEM authorization/MAF where mandated by GeM bid; the product must be from the OEM or an OEM-authorized seller/dealer to qualify for evaluation.
Bidder must self-assess GST; reimbursement will be the actual GST or quoted GST, whichever is lower. Invoices must be GST-compliant and raised in the consignee’s name with their GSTIN.
Installation, testing, and commissioning must be completed as part of the delivery and verification process, with backup time verified during inspection to confirm performance at the required load.