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Braithwaite And Company Limited Railways Cable Laying & Switch Installation Tender Hooghly West Bengal 2026

Bid Publish Date

10-Jan-2026, 11:20 am

Bid End Date

20-Jan-2026, 12:00 pm

Progress

Issue10-Jan-2026, 11:20 am
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Quantity

204

Category

Laying of 400 sq. mm x 3.5 core aluminium armoured XLPE cable on overhead.

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Tender Overview

Braithwaite And Company Limited invites bids for overhead electrical works in Hooghly, West Bengal involving 400 sq. mm x 3.5 core aluminium armoured XLPE cable installation, termination and end jointing, plus installation of a 400 Amp, TPN switch and associated support structures. The scope consolidates cable laying, terminations, and a serviceable switch installation within a single contract. No BOQ items or estimated value are disclosed in the available data; bidders should reference the full tender document for quantities and schedule specifics. The procurement sits under Railways Public Sector Undertakings, targeting integrated electrical infrastructure improvements for overhead lines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: Overhead cabling and ancillary installation for 400 sq mm x 3.5 core aluminium armoured XLPE cable
  • Scope components: Laying, termination, end jointing, and materials; installation of a 400 Amp TPN switch; construction of required support structures
  • Location: Hooghly, West Bengal (712101)
  • Delivery/Installation context: Includes overhead route enablement and integration with existing rail infrastructure
  • Standards/Compliance: Not specified in the available data; refer to tender documents for exact code requirements
  • Contractor capability: Demonstrated experience in high-capacity overhead electrical installations and support structure erection is implied

Terms & Eligibility

  • EMD: Amount not disclosed in the available data; refer to tender document for exact value and payment terms
  • Experience: Prior experience in overhead electrical cable laying and switchgear installation is expected (documented in terms and conditions)
  • Payment terms: Not specified here; adopt standard government procurement practices per the uploaded tender documents
  • Delivery timeline: Not disclosed; schedules to be clarified in the tender
  • Documents: Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, OEM authorizations, and technical bid per tender requirements
  • Warranty/penalties: Details not provided in the available excerpt; review ATC clauses in the tender doc

Key Specifications

  • Overhead cable installation: 400 sq mm x 3.5 core aluminium armoured XLPE cable

  • Scope: Laying, termination, end jointing, and materials

  • Switchgear: 400 Amp, TPN switch installation

  • Support structures: associated erection for overhead route

  • Location: Hooghly, West Bengal 712101

  • Compliance: Refer to tender documents for exact standards

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD amount not disclosed; verify in tender documents

  • Exact delivery schedule and payment terms to be confirmed

  • Submit GST, PAN, experience, and OEM authorizations with technical bid

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms to be as per uploaded tender document; no specific terms provided here

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timeline to be clarified in the tender; conformance to overhead installation schedule required

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD details to be found in ATC clauses of the tender document

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in overhead electrical cable laying and switch installation

  • Demonstrated capability to install 400 Amp TPN switch with supporting structures

  • Compliance with GST, PAN, and OEM authorization requirements

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Required Documents

1

GST certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates

4

Financial statements

5

EMD documents

6

Technical bid documents

7

OEM authorizations

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for the overhead cable tender in Hooghly West Bengal 2026?

Bidders should submit the technical bid along with GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and EMD proof as per the tender documents. Ensure OEM authorizations for XLPE aluminium armoured cables and confirm adherence to the 400 sq mm x 3.5 core specification and 400 Amp TPN switch installation requirements.

What documents are required for this railways overhead cable project bid in West Bengal?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates for similar installations, financial statements, EMD proof, technical bid, and OEM authorizations. Ensure these are up-to-date and match the tender’s scope for laying XLPE cables and switchgear installation.

What are the technical specifications for the XLPE cable in this tender?

Cable specification: 400 sq mm x 3.5 core aluminium armoured XLPE cable for overhead use. The scope covers laying, termination, end jointing, and related materials, with 400 Amp TPN switch installation and required supporting structures.

What is the location and scope of work for this procurement?

Location: Hooghly, West Bengal 712101. Scope: overhead cable laying, termination, end jointing of the specified XLPE cable, and installation of a 400 Amp TPN switch plus support structures for railway infrastructure.

What are the expected payment terms for the supply contract in this bid?

Payment terms are as per the uploaded tender document; this summary does not list specifics. Bidders should review the ATC and procurement terms to determine invoicing milestones, potential advance payments, and payment within a stated number of days after acceptance.

What is the EMD requirement for the Hooghly railways cable project?

EMD amount is not disclosed in the available data; refer to the tender document for the exact EMD value, mode of payment, and submission deadline to ensure qualification for technical bid evaluation.

Which standards or certifications are required for the XLPE cable installation?

Standards are not specified here; bidders must consult the tender documents for exact codes and certifications (for example IS/IEC equivalents or IS 550 if applicable) and provide compliance evidence with their technical bid.

When will subcontractor vs main contractor roles be defined for this project?

Role definitions are not specified in the available excerpt; bidders should verify in the tender documents whether joint ventures, OEM partnerships, or subcontracting arrangements are permitted and what approvals are required.

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