Indian Railways Tender by Southern Railway (9bc10624)

Annual Maintenance Contract for Fire Extinguishers

Tender Reference Number: 9bc10624

Issuing Authority:

Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope of this tender involves providing an Annual Maintenance Contract for Fire Extinguishers located at key railway depots including Erode, Salem, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam, and Coonoor. The primary objective is to ensure that all fire extinguishers are fully operational and compliant with relevant safety standards throughout the duration of this contract, which is set for a period of two years. This involves scheduled inspections, maintenance, repairs, and replacements as necessary, ensuring fire safety equipment is adequately maintained to safeguard public safety and comply with fire safety regulations.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for participating in this tender include the following:

• Registered legal entity capable of providing the required services.
• Proven experience in fire safety equipment maintenance, particularly fire extinguishers.
• Compliance with all applicable national and local regulations regarding fire safety standards and practices.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate adherence to stringent technical specifications which cover:

• Capable of servicing various types of fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge and experience in compliance with ISO and other international standards of fire safety.
• Capability to provide qualified technicians for regular maintenance and emergency repairs.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to submit financial documents demonstrating:

• Financial stability and capability to undertake the project.
• Previous contracts completed in a timely fashion with successful performance outcomes.

Document Submission Details

Bidders must submit their proposals in the prescribed format, which includes the following documentation:

• Technical proposal outlining how the services will be delivered.
• Financial proposal detailing pricing.
• Certificates of compliance with safety standards.
  Documents must be submitted electronically as part of the bidding process through the designated online platform.

Special Provisions

This tender includes provisions designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Eligible MSEs will benefit from reduced price thresholds and simplified bidding requirements. Startups can leverage government incentives and preferences to enhance their participation.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of bids will be carried out based on a two-tiered approach:

1. Technical Evaluation: Proposals will first be assessed based on compliance with technical specifications and qualifications.
2. Financial Evaluation: Only those proposals that meet the technical criteria will proceed to the financial evaluation phase.

Delivery Locations

The services are to be delivered at the following railway depots:

• Erode
• Salem
• Coimbatore
• Mettupalayam
• Coonoor

Contact Information

For further details and inquiries, potential bidders should refer to the official public communication channels of the Indian Railways.