South East Central Railway XLPE Cable Tender Nagpur MAH IS 7098 Part 1 1.1 KV 2026

Tender Overview

South East Central Railway invites bids for XLPE cable suitable for working voltages up to 1.1 kV as per IS 7098 (Part 1), for deployment in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The procurement references need for pre-dispatch inspection by RITES and post-receipt checks at the consignee site. The project specifies an EMD of ₹17,945 and requires direct OEM authorization on company letterhead with complete signatory details. The packing, drum standard, and sequential cable marking are critical for acceptance at SSE/EL Motibagh, Nagpur. This tender includes multiple standards (mines applicability, low temperature), and inspects cable construction attributes.

• Organization: South East Central Railway
• Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Product: XLPE cable (1.1 kV), various construction attributes
• EMD: ₹17,945; delivery to: SSE/EL Motibagh, Nagpur
• Unique aspects: OEM authorization, pre-dispatch inspection by RITES, marking and packaging requirements
• Key differentiator: IS 7098 (Part 1) compliance + special marking/packing for railway use

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: XLPE cable for working up to 1.1 kV; conform to IS 7098 (Part 1); suitable for mines and low temperature operation
• Conductor: material and construction as specified; nominal conductor area and number of cores to be declared
• Insulation/Sheath: XLPE insulation color and inner/outer sheath types; outer sheath standard and color defined
• Armouring: type and material; number of armouring wires/strips per cable size to be declared
• Marking/Packaging: manufacturer ID, sequential marking, drum length, packing marks, drum standard
• Certification: availability of type test reports from Govt Lab/NABL/ILAC accredited labs; optional test reports
• Compliance: reiterates IS 7098 conformity, mining suitability, and low-temperature suitability
• Delivery: packed on drums with standard length per drum; delivery location confirmed at Nagpur
• OEM Compliance: required OEM authorization certificate with full signatory details and company stamp

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹17,945; payable via appropriate instrument
• Delivery location: Chief Workshop Manager office, Motibagh, Nagpur
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch by RITES (if selected); Post-receipt at consignee site
• OEM Authorization: Bid must include direct authorization from OEM on company letterhead with complete contact details; lack results in rejection
• GST: Bidder to quote GST; reimbursement as per actual rates, subject to max quoted rate
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience, financials, EMD, technical compliance, and OEM authorizations
• Acceptance: Proof of supply via CRAC/R-note/receipt signed by buyer’s representative; consignments tested at delivery
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in summary; penalties/LD terms to be per buyer terms in ATC