Tender Overview
The South East Central Railway, under Indian Railways, seeks supply of electrode holders conforming to IS 2641 (Q3) with BIS marking. The procurement scope covers the purchase of electrode holders (standard parameter BIS marking and rated current as critical performance metric) for rail operations. The tender emphasizes compliance with central government lab test reports and BIS registration as an eligibility lever. The bidder must be prepared to supply units meeting the specified standards and provide certification/test documentation on demand. A key differentiator is the BIS-approved source requirement for authorization and supplier registration, with an option clause allowing quantity fluctuation up to 25% at contract award or during the currency of the contract.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product Category: Electrode holder per IS 2641, Q3
- Standards: BIS Marking mandatory; IS 2641 compliance; test report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab on demand
- Performance Metrics: Rated Current specified as a performance parameter; multiple types may be required
- Quality/Certification: Evidence of BIS registration and BIS approved source authorization; vendor must submit BIS registration certificate and BIS-approved source form
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection not mandated unless ATC specifies; post-receipt inspection at consignee site by OEM WTC & GC; inspection agency to be nominated by buyer
- BOQ: No items listed; scope restricted to supply of electrode holders with standard parameters
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Bid Security: Not disclosed in data; bidders must align with standard BIS tender security practices
- Delivery: Clause allows up to 25% quantity increase/decrease and extension logic tied to original delivery period; ensure capacity for variable volumes
- Supply Scope: Only supply of Goods; installation not indicated
- Documentation: Submit GST, PAN, BIS registration, BIS approved source authorization, and test certificates; OEM authorizations may be required
- Acceptance: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; QA documentation must be available on demand
- Warranty/Support: Not specified in provided terms; bidders should confirm warranty terms with the buyer for durable electrode holders