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West Central Railway PVC Insulated Heavy Duty Electric Cables Tender 2025 IS 1554 Part 1 V2 Bhopal

Posted

27 Oct 2025, 11:25 am

Deadline

08 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm

Location

BHOPAL , MADHYA PRADESH

Progress

Issue27 Oct 2025, 11:25 am
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Quantity

600

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • OEM-only bidding requirement with explicit authorization clause for dealers
  • • IS 1554 Part 1 compliant PVC insulated heavy-duty cables V2 specification focus
  • • Test certificates: mandatory at delivery; Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC type test reports required
  • • Post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection clause not specified unless ATC
  • • 3-year warranty from final acceptance or commissioning; OEM warranty certificates mandatory
  • • Service network: evidence of installation, commissioning, troubleshooting centers in India
  • • Delivery site: Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal 462024
  • • Past supply performance proof required (POs, CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates)

Tender Overview

West Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1), targeting installation and supply at the Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (462024). The scope is strictly supply of Goods, with OEM-only quotations (authorized dealers allowed only with OEM authorization). Key terms include mandatory post-delivery inspection at consignee, requirement for live test certificates, and a 3-year warranty from final acceptance or commissioning. The tender emphasizes supplier credibility with documented past supply performance and proof of earlier CRAC/R-Note/completion certificates. This procurement prioritizes cable batches meeting IS 1554 Part 1 standards, certified test reports, and timely delivery performance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: PVC insulated heavy-duty cables, IS 1554 (Part 1) compliant, V2 variant
  • Conductor details: nominal cross-section (sq mm), number of cores, material of conductor, shape of conductor, and winding method per BOQ (if available)
  • Insulation/Sheath: type of insulation, outer sheath, armour type, and improved fire performance category/type
  • Certification: availability of type test reports from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC and optional test reports
  • Delivery location: supply to Bhopal Centralised Store & Repair Depot; installation if scope includes commissioning
  • Warranty: 3-year warranty from acceptance with OEM warranty certificates at delivery
  • Pre-dispatch/Post-receipt inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch nil if ATC excludes it
  • Documents: mandatory certificates uploaded with bid; test certificates at supply

Terms & Eligibility

  • Delivery: material to be delivered at Bhopal address; installation/commissioning if scope covers it
  • ** OEM requirement**: only OEM quotes; authorized dealers allowed with OEM authorization; otherwise bid rejected
  • Past performance: bidders must submit PO copies and proof of CRAC/R-Note/completion certificates for similar items
  • Inspection: post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable unless ATC specifies
  • Warranty: 3-year warranty; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; after-sales service network in India with service centers listed
  • Scope: bid price must include all costs; only supply of goods

Key Specifications

  • Product: PVC insulated heavy-duty electric cables (V2) as per IS 1554 Part 1

  • Conductor: nominal area (sq mm), number of cores, conductor material, shape

  • Insulation/armour/outer sheath: type specifications and fire performance

  • Certification: govt/NABL/ILAC type test reports; optional test reports

  • Delivery: supply to Bhopal, with possible commissioning scope

  • Warranty: 3-year coverage with OEM warranty certificates

Terms & Conditions

  • OEM-only quotation posture with authorized dealer submission if applicable

  • Mandatory post-delivery inspection by consignee before acceptance

  • 3-year warranty from final acceptance or commissioning; OEM certificates required at delivery

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in provided data

Delivery Schedule

Delivery to Bhopal address; installation/commissioning if scope includes it

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed in provided information

Bidder Eligibility

  • Bidder must be OEM or have valid OEM authorization

  • Capability to supply PVC insulated heavy-duty cables conforming to IS 1554 Part 1

  • Proof of past supply of similar items (PO copies and completion certificates) required

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
GENERIC Nominal Area of Conductor (in Sq mm) 50
GENERIC Number of cores (in Nos) 4
GENERIC Material of conductor Aluminium
GENERIC Type of Insulation Type-A (General Purpose Insulation)
GENERIC Type of armouring Galvanized steel formed wire (strip) armoured
GENERIC Type of outer sheath Type-ST 1 (General Purpose Insulation)
GENERIC Improved fire performance category and type of the cable 1
CONSTRUCTION Shape of conductor Stranded
CONSTRUCTION Cable wound on ISI Marked Wooden drum
CERTIFICATION Availability of type test report from Govt Lab/ NABL/ ILAC to prove conformity of the specification Yes as per IS:1554 Part 1 latest
CERTIFICATION Availability of Optional Test Reports Cold bend test, Cold impact test, Armour resistance test, Not applicable

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Past supply experience documents (PO copies) for similar items

4

CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates as proof of prior orders

5

OEM authorization letter (for authorized dealers)

6

Technical bid documents and BOM if requested

7

Test certificates for cables at the time of delivery

8

Proof of service centers and after-sales network in India

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for PVC insulated heavy-duty cables tender in Bhopal?

Bidders must be OEM or provide OEM authorization, submit past supply PO copies for similar items, include test certificates at delivery, and ensure post-delivery inspection by the consignee. The bid includes a 3-year OEM warranty and must meet IS 1554 Part 1 specifications. Compliance with NABL/ILAC type tests is checked.

What documents are required for IS 1554 cable tender in Madhya Pradesh?

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, past supply PO copies and completion certificates for similar items, OEM authorization, technical bid documents, and cable test certificates. Ensure post-delivery inspection readiness and OEM warranty certificates at delivery.

What is the warranty duration for cables in this West Central Railway tender?

The warranty is 3 years from the date of final acceptance or after commissioning, whichever is later. Successful bidders must submit OEM warranty certificates at delivery and ensure repair if any breakdown occurs within the warranty period.

What standards and certifications are mandatory for these cables?

Cables must conform to IS 1554 Part 1 (V2), with type test reports from Government Lab/NABL/ILAC. At delivery, test certificates must be provided, and optional test reports may bolster compliance. OEM certification and service network documentation are also required.

Where will the cables be delivered and installed?

Delivery is to the Centralised Store & Repair Depot, RK MP, Bhopal—462024. Installation and commissioning, if included in scope, should align with the purchaser’s site requirements and post-delivery inspection protocol at the consignee location.

What is the inspection process for this tender?

Post-receipt inspection by the consignee is mandated before acceptance. Pre-dispatch inspection is not applicable unless specified in ATC. The inspection validates conformity to IS 1554 Part 1 and test certificates prior to acceptance.

What is required to prove past performance for similar cables tender?

Submit copies of Purchase Orders (POs) for similar items, CRAC/R-Note/Completion certificates, and evidence of successful supply. Failure to provide past performance proof can lead to bid rejection as per buyer terms.

What happens if a bidder misrepresents OEM authorization in this tender?

Bids from non-OEM or unauthorised dealers are liable for rejection. Only OEM quotes or authorised dealer quotes with valid OEM authorization are acceptable, and the buyer may reject non-compliant submissions.