Tender Title: Supply of Hydraulic Jacks
Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6127513
Issuing Authority/Department: Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

Scope of Work and Objectives:
The objective of this tender is to procure hydraulic jacks for operational and maintenance activities within the Indian Railways. The scope includes the supply of a total of four jacks, which must adhere to specified technical and quality standards suitable for heavy-duty applications in rail maintenance.

Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for participation in this tender, interested bidders must meet specific eligibility requirements. This includes being a registered entity under relevant business laws and having experience in supplying similar hydraulic equipment. Bidders should also be compliant with industry norms and standards.

Technical Requirements:
Participating bidders must provide hydraulic jacks that conform to established industry specifications, ensuring high performance and reliability. The jacks should be designed for heavy loads and engineered to comply with safety regulations. Detailed technical specifications, performance metrics, and descriptions of operating capabilities are essential for evaluation.

Financial Requirements:
Bidders are required to submit financial documents demonstrating their capacity to meet the project demands. This includes proof of financial stability and the ability to handle payments as secured by performance guarantees that will be explicitly outlined in the contract.

Document Submission Details:
Interested bidders must submit their proposals online through the dedicated GEM platform. All documents must be in approved formats, ensuring compliance with submission guidelines outlined in subsequent sections of the tender. Late submissions will not be considered.

Special Provisions:
This tender invites bids from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups, encouraging local manufacturing in alignment with the 'Make in India' initiative. There are special provisions to promote the participation of these entities, which will be verified through appropriate documentation.

Evaluation Process:
Proposals will be evaluated based on the compliance with technical and financial criteria. The evaluation process will consider pricing as well as adherence to quality standards, with preference given to those meeting the specifications outlined. The criteria of evaluation will be clearly defined and available upon request.

Delivery Locations:
Supplied hydraulic jacks will need to be delivered to specified locations across various facilities of Indian Railways. The exact locations will be communicated to the successful bidder in the contract phase.

Contact Information:
All inquiries related to this tender should be directed to the specified contacts available through the GEM portal; however, no non-verifiable contact details will be provided to maintain adherence to privacy protocols.

This tender offers a crucial opportunity to support operational excellence in the Indian Railways while enhancing market participation for local providers. All interested parties are encouraged to prepare and submit their bids timely and in accordance with the stipulated guidelines.