BSNL DOT Lead Acid Storage Batteries for Motor Vehicles IS 14257 Conforming V2 Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) under the Department of Telecommunications. Product: Lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles, light-weight with high cranking performance, conforming to IS 14257 (V2). Estimated Value: ₹144,946. Location: India (DOT/BSNL grant); procurement category focuses on vehicle battery efficiency and weight reduction. Key differentiator: IS 14257 V2 compliance and reference to 20 h rate capacity as per Table 2 of IS 14257; ensures sustained cranking at low weight. Unique aspects: ATC-based Bidders must upload documents via GeM and prepare for quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Lead acid battery for motor vehicles, light-weight, high cranking performance
• Standards: IS 14257 (V2) compliance; reference to 20 h rate capacity per Table 2; IS 14257 is the guiding standard for capacity reference and performance
• Rated capacity reference: 5-h and 20-h rate capacities to be interpreted per IS 14257 tables; deliverables must match the specified reference capacity
• Form factor: Low-weight battery suitable for vehicle mounting; compatible with standard automotive battery terminals
• Quality/Certification: IS 14257 compliant, vendor must demonstrate conformance; ensure long cranking performance under load
• Delivery scope: Delivery as per ATC terms; quantity may vary up to 25% of bid quantity during contract, with extension rules defined in the option clause
• BoQ: No items listed in BOQ; procurement hinges on the above IS 14257-based battery specification
• Documentation: Bidder to upload ATC-compliant documents in GeM portal and submit all required technical evidence

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in data; bidders should verify exact requirement in ATC documents and GeM portal upload
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery period calculated with extended duration rules; minimum extension logic applies
• ATC requirements: Bidder must review and submit inline with Para 6.2, Page 7 of ATC document; upload list of documents accordingly
• Documentation submission: GeM portal upload of required bid documents per ATC guidance; ensure GST/PAN, and relevant certificates if specified in ATC
• Warranty/Support: Not specified in the provided data; bidders should confirm post-delivery support terms in ATC
• Contract execution: Adherence to IS 14257 (V2) standards; ensure supply chain readiness for automotive battery production and testing
• Compliance: All submissions must reflect IS 14257 (V2) conformance and capacity references from Table 2; ensure consistent documentation across the ATC and GeM portals.