Tamil Nadu Rural Development Inverter & Lead-Acid Battery Tender Salem 2026 IS 1651 Compliance

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by the Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Tamil Nadu, for an Inverter package with optional lead-acid batteries conforming to IS 1651 (Q3). Procurement location is Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001. Scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, including statutory clearances if required. The contract contemplates delivery of inverter units with battery provision where specified, plus trolley/rack accessories. A 25% quantity variation clause may be exercised, with proportional delivery timelines and minimum 30 days added time. GST considerations are bidder-driven, and no advance payment is planned; payment is 100% after installation against GST-compliant invoices. Distinctive terms include ISO QMS certification requirement, OEM warranty verification, and post-warranty maintenance for eight years. The opportunity emphasizes compliance, traceable government procurement history, and post-installation support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Inverter category: Output rating in KVA (exact value not specified in data)
• Inverter input operating voltage: Wider input ranges acceptable if performance is met
• Inverter output voltage: Specific to inverter mode (not numerically stated)
• Battery provision: Battery included with each inverter for backup
• Battery capacity: Minimum capacity per battery in Ah; if not provided, value is 0
• Accessories: Provision of suitable trolley/rack for batteries
• Generic cell type and container material: Explicitly requested but not quantified
• Type/Capacity: Cell type and Ah rating at 10 h rate
• Compliance factors: IS 1651 for tubular positive plates, OEM warranty, ISO QMS certification; 24-hour warranty remedy commitment; prior government supply proof required

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in data; bidders must follow ATC terms and perform at scale-compatible bids
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase with contractually defined delivery timelines; no advance payment; 100% payment after delivery and GST-compliant invoice
• Payment terms: 100% on supply and installation with GST invoicing; buyback of old/obsolete items considered in invoicing
• Documentation: Valid PAN reflected in financials; audited statements 2021-22 to 2025-26 with IT returns; OEM authorization; ISO QMS certificate; prior government supply proof; warranty validation from OEM
• Warranty/Support: OEM warranty; 24-hour issue rectification commitment required; post-warranty service support for minimum eight years
• Compliance: Goods and installation responsibility including statutory clearances if any; seller bears delivery, installation, and incidental charges