Western Railway XLPE Cable Tender Ahmedabad Gujarat IS 7098 Part 1 1.1 KV 2026

Tender Overview

Western Railway invites bids for XLPE Cable with operating voltage up to 1.1 KV, conforming to IS 7098 (Part 1). Scope is supply only to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with delivery at the specified Power Office in Vatva. The contract discourages partial deliveries and requires OEM proof of purchase, NABL type test certificate per IS 7098 Part 2 (2011), and ISO 9001 certification. Bidders must deliver cables in a single length on wooden drums to the destination. The tender enforces a 25% quantity option and extended delivery logic, ensuring schedule flexibility while preserving contracted rates. Unique requirements include extensive identification, packing, and drum standards aligned with mine-use and low-temperature compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Cables suitable for use in mines; low-temperature applications; enhanced fire performance
• Conductor: Material and Construction details; nominal conductor area in Sq mm; number of cores
• Inner/Outer: Type of inner sheath; outer sheath standard/type; sequential marking on cable
• Armouring: Type and material of armouring; cable construction details
• Identification: Manufacturer identification, cable marking, and drum/packing specifications
• Packing: Cable wound on wooden drums; drum standard
• Compliance: Product to meet mine-use and low-temp standards; IS 7098 Part 1/2 alignment; NABL type test per IS:7098-2011; OEM proof of purchase required
• Delivery: At Senior Section Engineer (Electric), VATVA, Ahmedabad; delivery timelines conditional on option clause
• Documentation: BIS license, type test certificates, and related at bid submission

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity Variations: Purchaser may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity during contract; extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
• Scope: Bid price includes all cost components; delivery only of goods
• Certifications: Bidder must have ISO 9001; upload BIS license and type test certificates as prescribed
• ATC Notes: OEM proof of purchase and NABL-type test certificate per IS 7098 (2011) required with material
• Delivery Location: Senior Section Engineer (Electric), Power Office Vatva, Ahmedabad; wooden drum delivery only
• GST/Tax: Ensure GST compliance and documentation as per tender terms
• Payment and Penalties: Refer to atc; penalties for non-compliance may apply based on delivery and quality criteria