Tender Title:

Supply of Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V2) as per IS 15549

Issuing Authority:

Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

Scope of Work and Objectives

This tender seeks supply of Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (V2) compliant with the IS 15549 standards. The main objective is to procure high-quality batteries that meet the specific performance and safety benchmarks for use within the Indian Railways infrastructure.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this tender, bidders must meet the following requirements:

• Be a legally registered entity in India.
• Have experience in supplying similar products to government or private sectors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and safety certifications.

Technical Requirements

All products supplied under this tender must meet the following technical specifications:

• Compliance with IS 15549 standard for Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries.
• Technical data sheets and relevant certifications must be submitted along with the bid.
• Batteries must demonstrate a defined lifespan and warranty period according to specified regulations.

Financial Requirements

Bidders should be prepared to provide the following financial documentation:

• Evidence of adequate financial capacity to undertake the project.
• Submission of a Bank Guarantee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to secure the bid.
• Confirmation of financial solvency through audited financial statements from the previous two years.

Document Submission Details

Interested bidders must submit their proposals along with all necessary documentation via the specified submission method outlined in the tender guidelines. The following documents must be included:

• Technical and financial bids in the mandated format.
• All necessary compliance certificates.
• Relevant quality assurance standards documentation.

Special Provisions

There are specific provisions available for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, which may include:

• Relaxation in eligibility criteria.
• Possible exemptions from application fees and bid security requirements.
• Additional score weighting during the evaluation process for MSEs.

Evaluation Process

All submitted bids will undergo a thorough evaluation process considering:

• Compliance with technical specifications.
• Financial viability and pricing.
• Delivery timelines and service support commitments. Bids will be evaluated based on the criteria set forth by the Indian Railways.

Delivery Locations

The delivery location for the batteries is designated as per the requirements of the Indian Railways, with specific sites to be provided upon bid acceptance.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or further clarification regarding the tender, interested parties should refer to the official contact listed on the Indian Railways procurement page.