Central Railway Lead Acid Batteries Plante Type IS 1652:1991 Tender Solapur Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Central Railway (Indian Railways) procures Lead Acid Batteries - Plante Type as per IS 1652:1991 for deployment in Solapur, Maharashtra. The requirement specifies a 12V lead-acid battery, 80 Ah, with dimensions approximately 305x173x225 mm. The project uses a flexible quantity model with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contract rates. The estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; the scope centers on supplying batteries meeting 12V/80Ah capacity and IS 1652:1991 compliance, with delivery timing governed by option-based extension rules. The tender emphasizes a standard warranty period (in Months) and battery construction details to be clarified. The BOQ shows zero items, indicating a straightforward supply contract rather than a multi-line procurement. This tender focuses on a single battery type for a railway installation in Solapur.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: 12V Lead Acid Battery, 80 Ah capacity; dimensions: 305x173x225 mm (approx.).
• Category attributes: Generic capacity and discharge rate data requested; construction details include battery container material not explicitly specified; battery should meet the IS 1652:1991 Plant Type standards.
• Warranty: Warranty period is required (in Months) but not specified in the excerpt; bidders should expect supplier obligations for defect-free operation and post-warranty support per standard railway practice.
• Quality/Certification: Batteries must conform to the IS 1652:1991 Plant Type specification; additional certification details (ISI/ISO) are not explicitly stated.
• Delivery/Quantity: Option clause permits up to 25% additional quantity during contract; delivery period scales with quantity per the calculated formula and minimum 30 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not specified in the extract; bidders should monitor standard EMD submission norms for railway tenders.
• Delivery terms: Delivery shall follow the option clause timing; extension provisions apply from the last date of original or extended delivery periods.
• Payment terms: Not specified; expect standard railways terms (milestone/AE/LOD payment patterns) in the final tender.
• Documents: Typical submissions include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documents; exact list to be confirmed in the full T&C.
• ATC clauses: Quantity variation, extended delivery time calculation, and contract rate stability for the added quantity are key features.
• Warranty: Warranty duration to be specified by the buyer; ensure compliance with IS 1652:1991 Plant Type and any associated railway warranty clauses.