Southern Railway PVC Insulated Cable Tender IS 694 2010 ISI Marked Chennai 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Southern Railway (Indian Railways) for the supply of PVC insulated copper cable (single core and multi core) with circular sheath and rigid conductor, ISI marked to IS 694. Total quantity specified in the ATC is 1570 meters, distributed across three delivery locations in Tamil Nadu: Nungambakkam (500 m), Jolarpett (270 m), and Chennai (800 m). The preferred branded manufacturers include Havells, Finolex, Orbit, Anchor, KEI, V-Guard, Radilight or similar. The contract emphasizes supply-only scope with brand mapping reflected in the GEM offer. Delivery timelines are tied to the original order with an option to extend as per clause, subject to a minimum extension period of 30 days. This tender is within the Railway category for ISI 694 compliance and targets ongoing railway electrical installations. Unique aspects include mandatory OEM authorization and branded-offer reflection, plus multiple delivery points in Chennai.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: PVC insulated copper cable, single core and multi core circular sheath, rigid conductor
• Conductor: Copper, multi-strand flexible pendant chords for 3-core 2.5 sqmm and other core configurations
• Insulation & sheath: PVC insulated with circular sheath; rated for voltage up to 1100 V AC
• Standard: ISI marked to IS 694 (latest) or equivalent
• Length marking: cable length to be marked at every meter
• Brandy requirement: firm must map offered brand in GEM; unbranded offers will be rejected
• OEM authorization: valid OEM authorization certificate required
• Delivery quantity distribution: 500 m (Nungambakkam), 270 m (Jolarpett), 800 m (Chennai)
• Documentation required with supply: Tax Invoice, Bank Mandate, PAN, GST, Annual Turnover certificate (IREPS verified), Test Certificate, Warranty Certificate, OEM Authorization
• Delivery location: Nungambakkam, Jolarpett, Chennai

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ Bid security: not disclosed in the extract; bidders must be prepared per ATC terms
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates during or after initial order, with delivery extensions calculated as ((additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period) with a minimum of 30 days; extended periods may be approved
• Scope of supply: strictly the supply of goods (no installation)
• Delivery schedule: delivery to multiple sites with a common contract; delivery period aligned with last date of original DO
• Documentation required: OEM authorization, GST, PAN, GST certificate, bank mandate, annual turnover certificate, test certificate, warranty certificate, etc.
• Branding compliance: only branded makes accepted; reflect brand in offer; unbranded will be rejected
• Quality/Compliance: IS 694/2010 or latest; OEM-certified QC documentation required
• Payment terms: not explicitly disclosed; standard Railway terms may apply; bidders should confirm during bid submission