Railways Rdso XLPE Cable Tender IS 7098 Part 1 up to 1.1 kV 2025 - ISI/XLPE Supply Tender

Tender Overview

The Indian Railways Research Designs & Standards Organisation (Rdso) invites bids for the supply of XLPE Cable for Working Voltages up to and Including 1.1 KV as per IS 7098 (Part 1). The estimated contract value is ₹106,200.00. Scope is limited to the supply of goods, with no installation or services. The tender requires bidders to be manufacturers or to quote only via authorized manufacturer channels. GST considerations are clarified in the terms, with reimbursement based on actuals or applicable rates, capped by the quoted GST percentage. The BOQ shows zero items, indicating a buy-only supply framework. This tender emphasizes strict OEM authorization and compliance with IS 7098 (Part 1). Location details are not specified in the record.

Key differentiator: mandatory manufacturer authorization, and IS 7098 (Part 1) compliance for XLPE cables up to 1.1 KV. Unique clause highlights authorization as a gatekeeper for bid eligibility, potentially narrowing bidders to authorized OEMs or their distributors.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Railways – Rdso
• Product category: XLPE Cable for working voltage up to 1.1 KV
• Standard: IS 7098 (Part 1) for XLPE cables
• Estimated value: ₹106,200.00; Scope: Supply of Goods only
• Authorization: Bidder must be an authorized manufacturer or quote with manufacturer authorization; include authorization letter
• GST: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement per actuals or applicable rate, limited to quoted GST
• BOQ: No items listed; implies single-line supply procurement with no quantity break
• EMD: Not disclosed in the terms; bidders should verify if required by their channel
• GST and compliance: Bidders should ensure GST registration and tax compliance as per govt norms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope: Only supply of goods; no installation services
• Authorization: Bidders must be manufacturers or have explicit manufacturer authorization; authorization must be attached
• GST: Bidder bears GST implications; reimbursement aligned to actuals or capped by quoted GST
• Documentation to submit: Manufacturer authorization, GST details, PAN, and standard bid documents as per terms
• EMD/Performance: EMD details not specified in the tender terms; bidders should confirm at bid submission
• Compliance: Must meet IS 7098 (Part 1) standard via supplier’s product documentation
• Note: No BOQ items; ensure bid aligns to supply-only model and OEM-brand conformity