Tender Overview
South Western Railway, Indian Railways, invites a goods-only supply tender for LOCTITE-638 Retaining Compound (50 ML) used for sealing DSL, MEMU, and DEMU suspension components, specifically the outer race. The item is packaged in 50 ML units. The contract includes a 24-month warranty from the supply date. The scope emphasizes delivery of raw material as a standalone product, with an emphasis on compliance, traceability, and post-delivery support. Key differentiators include mandatory functional service centers and a dedicated support channel, ensuring uptime for rolling stock assemblies. This procurement targets reliable supply of a specialized adhesive/sealant with defined packaging and warranty terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Item: Retaining Compound (Loctite-638) in 50 ML packaging for sealing of DSL, MEMU, DEMU suspension tube bearing outer race.
- Standards/Performance: Not explicitly stated beyond product name; ensure compatibility with rail maintenance standards for sealing compounds.
- Packaging Size: 50 ML per unit.
- Warranty: 24 months from date of supply.
- Categorization: Physical and chemical properties with minimum shear strength for steel/steel joints and GAP Fill specification.
- Inspection: Nominated inspection agency to be determined by the buyer during post-submission evaluation.
- Other: Service Centre availability in the consignee state; dedicated service support channel; GST-compliant invoicing through the GeM portal.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope: Supply of Goods only; no services included in bid price.
- Turnover: Bidder must meet turnover criteria over the last three financial years ending 31 March; audited balance sheets or CA certification required.
- Service & Support: Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee location or establish within 30 days of award; payment contingent on evidence of center.
- Warranty/Penalties: Defect rectification within 5 days; 0.5% unit price penalty per week of delay up to 10% of total contract value; post-10% penalty, alternate sourcing may be used at seller cost with PBG forfeiture.
- ATC Clause: 24-month warranty; GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshots to be uploaded during invoicing.
- Payment Terms: Not explicitly stated; invoicing must be GST-compliant with portal verification.
- Inspection: Nominated agency to conduct inspection as per buyer's direction.