North Western Railway Hot Air Gun Tender 2025 - IS 550/ISI Standards, Post-Delivery Inspection, Goods Supply

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is North Western Railway (Indian Railways), requesting the supply of hot air gun equipment. The scope is limited to supply of goods with post-receipt inspection at the consignee site and mandatory material test certificates. Key differentiators include a stringent acceptance criterion via a buyer lab evaluation and a standard inspection regime. The clause allows quantity flex within 25% up or down and delivery timing linked to the original delivery period with proportional extensions. The tender emphasizes supplier compliance, including documentation and pre-conditions from ATC clauses and past Railway performance references. This opportunity targets vendors with proven capability to meet railway procurement norms and to furnish required certifications at delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: hot air gun (heating equipment) with unspecified detailed model in BOQ.
• Required documentation: Material Test Certificate to be supplied with the goods; buyer’s laboratory will perform acceptance tests.
• Inspection: Post receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not explicitly mandated unless ATC selects it.
• Certifications: Certificates must be uploaded; specific standards are referenced (IS or BIS not detailed but “Certificates” category implies compliance with recognized quality marks).
• Scope: Only supply of goods; purchase order not deemed performance until supply confirmation is received.
• Additional clauses: Option to extend delivery time based on quantity variation; performance evidence of prior railway supply may be requested.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/secure payment terms not specified in data provided.
• Delivery terms align with original delivery period; quantity variation up to 25% allowed during contract.
• Inspection and acceptance governed by nominated agency and consignee-site checks post-delivery.
• Documentation requirements include mandatory certificates and ATC-compliant uploads; past performance references may be required.
• ATC clause notes that representation period accepts only bid clarifications; no post-opening document submissions.
• Clause 2 confirms scope is limited to supply of goods; no service or installation.