AICTE Department of Higher Education Stationary VRLA Batteries Tender IS 15549 2019 Conforming 2026

Tender Overview

AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) under the Department of Higher Education seeks procurement of Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (VRLA) conforming to IS 15549 (Q3) for backup and power storage applications. The tender contemplates quotes for 2V/510Ah batteries, with a potential quantity adjustment of up to 25% during contract execution. The procurement includes a buyback clause for Amar Raja VRLA batteries and mandates a new battery supply with a 5-year warranty and installation. A mandatory OEM MAF and post-installation ETDC test certificate are required. The absence of a BOQ implies the need for unit-wise offers aligning with IS 15549 standards and OEM documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Stationary VRLA batteries, conforming to IS 15549 (Q3).
• Nominal voltage/chemistry: 2V VRLA batteries; 510Ah capacity at 10-hour rate.
• Make & warranty: Buyback option for Amar Raja 2V/510Ah units (approx. 120 batteries, age ~4 years 5 months); new batteries from Amar Raja with 5-year warranty including installation.
• Documentation: OEM MAF (manufacturing/assembly conformity) cross-verified; technical compliance on OEM letterhead; ETDC test certificate after installation.
• Delivery/contract flexibility: Quantity may be increased up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; delivery period adjustments based on extended orders with minimum 30 days, subject to original delivery terms.
• Acceptance criteria: Post-installation testing and certification; compliance with IS 15549 and OEM specifications.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ security: Not specified in data; bidders should prepare standard bid security per AICTE terms.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery period aligned with original and any extended period per option clause; minimum 30 days for additional time.
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard government payment terms and verify during bid submission.
• Experience & compliance: Demonstrated capability to supply 2V/510Ah VRLA batteries; OEM authorization; maintenance and installation capability for on-site setup.
• Documentation: OEM MAF, OEM authorization letters, proof of installation capability, and ETDC testing readiness.
• Penalties & warranty: Warranty details for new battery supply; penalties would follow standard government contract terms; ETDC certification required post-installation.