Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala Ethernet Cables Tender 2026 - IS/IEC Standards, +/-0.01mm Conductor Tolerance, Gbps Data Rate

Tender Overview

Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala invites bids for an Ethernet cables procurement under the Indian Railways framework. The scope is supply of goods only with post-receipt inspection by the consignee at the Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala. Bidders must include Material Test Certificates and ensure submission of BIS/type test certificates and related approvals as outlined in the bid document. The notice emphasizes supplier readiness for documentation and lab-verified quality checks, with the required certificates to accompany the offer. The tender focuses on cable specifications, conductor tolerance, jacket materials, and data-rate capabilities, aiming to maintain high-quality, standards-compliant Ethernet cables for railway applications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conductor Diameter tolerance: ±0.01 mm
• Maximum Data Rate: specified in tender as data-rate parameter (in Gbps)
• Conductor Material Type: to be defined in product specification
• Outer Cable Diameter: to be defined per BOQ/technical doc
• Jacket/Sheath Materials: indoor/outdoor variants and corresponding inner/outer jacket materials
• Armouring Material: required if applicable to outdoor/rail installation
• Category: Ethernet cables (Q2) with generic description for store/application
• Quality & Testing: Material Test Certificate to accompany supply; buyer laboratory to perform acceptance tests
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala; pre-dispatch inspection not selected
• Documentation: BIS licence, type test certificates, and other approvals per Product Specification

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Scope of Supply: Goods supply only (no assembly/installation)
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection by consignee at Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated
• Certificates: Upload all required certificates (BIS licence, type test, approval certificates); material test certificate to accompany shipment
• Documentation: Bidder must submit all certificates and documents prescribed in ATC and corrigenda; missing docs may lead to rejection
• Quality: Material to be tested by Buyer’s lab; lab results govern acceptance
• Delivery/Timeline: Specific delivery timelines to be defined in the ATC; payment terms to be defined in the bidder terms
• Eligibility: Compliance with supplier qualification criteria and technical specs as per bid document