South East Central Railway Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Tender 2026 SECR ISI/AAA/TRTL Spec BIA Bid

Tender Overview

South East Central Railway invites a bid for the supply of industrial vacuum cleaners (goods only) under the SECR / Indian Railways framework. The procurement scope covers the complete supply of vacuum cleaning equipment with integrated accessories, as an itemized hardware purchase. The tender references multiple performance and feature criteria, including wet/dry capability, pneumatic-tool integration, and auto operation. Pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections are specified, with RITES designated as a potential inspection agency and a consignee site at SSE(M)/ELS/BIA for acceptance. OEM authorization on letterhead is required; past-performance and bulk-order criteria apply for eligibility. Bidder to quote with OEM authorization or risk rejection. The absence of a BOQ suggests itemized scope within technical terms rather than a single line item. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting stringent Indian Railways quality and compatibility requirements, including safety and maintenance compatibility for railway workshops or depots.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Industrial vacuum cleaner with filter cleaning operation and provision for pneumatic tool running automatically with vacuum.
• Performance metrics: Vacuum level, Airflow rate (L/s), Suction hose length, Floor nozzle size, Rated input power during operation, Power cord length, and Number of motors.
• Additional features: Wet/dry pickup without changing filters, integrated tool storage, auto start/stop for power tools, overload protection, and robust body/container materials.
• Operating environment: Temperature range and material compatibility for railway workshops; general body and hose materials specified; warranty expectations to be clarified in terms. Inspection terms: Pre-dispatch (RITES) or post-receipt at consignee site.
• Compliance: OEM authorization certificate on company letterhead with full signatory details; performance criteria for bulk orders may apply; typical railway procurement standards apply (IS/IEC references may be indicated in ATC).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope of supply: Only supply of goods; GST to be applied per bidder’s assessment.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections by nominated agency (RITES or equivalent) with consignee acceptance at SSE(M)/ELS/BIA.
• OEM authorization: Must be provided on company letterhead with full name, designation, active email, mobile, and company stamp; non-compliant offers rejected.
• Past performance criteria: Demonstrable satisfactory performance in similar item within last 3 years for at least 20% of tendered quantity to any Zonal railway or railway PU; bulk orders may require additional documentation.
• Bidder prerequisites: If acting as an authorized agent, performance must be that of the principal; absent documentation, tender may be decided on existing records.