South Eastern Railway XLPE Cable Tender IS 7098 Part 1 1.1 KV BIS ISI 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: South Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks to procure XLPE Cable for Working Voltage up to and Including 1.1 KV in compliance with IS 7098 (Part 1). The scope is limited to supply of goods, with ISI marking and BIS license prerequisites. Cables must be suitable for mines and low temperature service, and include explicit details on conductor material, inner sheath, outer sheath, armour, and identification. Key differentiators include mandatory ISI/ BIS licensing, pre-dispatch/post-delivery inspection by nominated agencies, and standardized drum packing (500 m drums with 500 m, and 200 m drums for shorter lengths). The tender emphasizes warranty of 30 months from delivery start and quantity tolerance of -5% within PO. Location and estimated value are not disclosed in the provided data, but the procurement targets IS 7098 Part-1 compliance and ISI marking. This tender requires OEM authorization if bidders are authorized distributors. Unique aspects include mandatory BIS license, inspection regime, and specific drum packing standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: XLPE Cable for 1.1 KV working voltage; IS 7098 (Part 1) compliant; ISI marked
• Applications: Cables suitable for use in mines and low-temperature environments
• Conductor: Material and construction details to be provided; inner sheath type; outer sheath type and color
• Armouring/Outer Sheath: Specified types and materials; drum packing standard
• Identification/Marking: Manufacturer identification on cable; explicit cable marking requirements
• Delivery/Packaging: 500 m drums (±5%), remaining length in 200 m or 500 m drums as per rule; inspection via IS
• Quality/Testing: Acceptance test as per IS:7098 Part-1; ANS submission with supply; BIS license mandatory
• Warranty: 30-month warranty from date of delivery; post-delivery support terms not detailed
• Documentation: OEM authorization if not direct manufacturer; GST invoicing per consignee; GST portal payment confirmation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Guarantee: Not specified in provided data; bidders must ensure BIS license validity and ISI marking
• Delivery: Not explicitly quantified; acceptance tests to be conducted by nominated agencies
• Payment Terms: GST-related invoicing rules; supplier to raise GST-compliant invoices in consignee name
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch (at seller premises) and post-receipt at consignee site; agency: RITES for pre-dispatch, consignee for post
• Quantity Tolerance: Minus 5% within PO quantity
• Warranty: 30 months from delivery date
• Brand/OEM: BIS license mandatory; OEM authorization required if bidding via distributor
• Documentation: Upload BIS license, ISI marking certificate, GST details, and relevant experience certificates
• Packing: Standard drum packing with specified capacities; ATC/Acceptance Test Report required