PVC Pipe 25mm (1 inch) .

1.Supply as per Tender description and specification.

1)EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (EMD) shall be deposited by all vendors for tenders with estimated value above Rs. 25 Lakhs subject to the applicable exemptions. For the exemptions and other details please refer Para 2.0 Part A of Southern Railway Tender Conditions. 2) In case of submission of Earnest Money Deposit in the form of Bank Guarantee, please refer Annexure- 6 of Southern Railway Tender conditions.

SECURITY DEPOSIT (SD) (a).Shall be 5% of total value of contract and shall be taken from all vendors for contract value above Rs. 25 Lakh subject to the applicable exemptions. For details please refer 10.0 Part A of Southern Railway Tender Conditions. In case of submission of security Deposit in the form of Bank Guarantee. (b).Unless otherwise agreed between the Purchaser and the contractor or otherwise mentioned in the tender document, the contractor shall, within 21 days of posting of written notice of acceptance of the offer to the contractor, deposit with the Railway concerned (in cash or the equivalent in Government Securities or approved Banker's Guarantee Bond or any other approved form as stipulated in the tender document) a sum as stipulated in the tender document, towards Security Deposit. (c). Unless otherwise specified in the tender document, Security Deposit should remain valid for a minimum period of 60 days beyond the date of completion of all the contractual obligations of the supplier, including warranty obligations. ( Ref: railway Board letter No. 2022/RS(G)/779/13(E 3402809), dated 21/09/2022 ) (d). please refer Annexure - 5 of Southern Railway Tender conditions.

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

Inspection by the Consignee ( If the total value comes below 5 Lakhs ) If the total value comes above 5 Lakhs - Inspection by TPI agencies. as assigned during the generation of Purchase Order. Railways right to appoint TPI Agency of its choice is absolute. Railway also reserves the right to change the TPI Agency at any time through issue of modification advice against the Purchase Order. Firm to please mention the place of inspection with full address and pin code. (Inspection by CONSIGNEE - If the total value comes below 5 Lakhs)

Procurement of the item is restricted to Class-I Local suppliers with minimum local content of 50% (Class-I Local supplier as defined in Railway Board letter no: No.2020/RS(G)/779/2/Pt.1dated 25.09.2020) only and the vendors who do not qualify to be "Class-I Local suppliers" (i.e., "Non-Local suppliers" or "Class-II Local suppliers" with local content less than 50%) should not quote in the tender as their offers shall not be considered for any ordering. In case any vendor who does not qualify to be a "Class-I Local supplier" for the tendered item participates in the tender, it does so at it's own risk and cost and Railways shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the vendor

Warranty as per consignees requirement or Para 3200 of IRS conditions of Contract or as mentioned in guiding specification, whichever is higher Warranty period mentioned in specification/MDTS is applicable. If warranty period is not mentioned in respective specification/MDTS, standard warranty period as mentioned in IRS conditions is applicable. In case, there is a discrepancy regarding warranty period mentioned in specification/MDTS and standard warranty clause, then warranty period mentioned in specification/MDTS shall prevail. Tenderers should further note that if the Guarantee/Warranty is a part of the tendered specification and/or tender schedule, then any deviation on this count, shall be treated as a technical deviation, which may render their offer technically unsuitable. Bidders are advised to bring such deviation(s) clearly in the technical deviation statement. In case, this deviation is not indicated in the technical deviation statement, it will be presumed that offer is as per the tendered specification in all respect. Any ambiguity in this regard or any other respect shall be to the disadvantage of the bidder. Further, Suppliers shall ensure that the materials are invariably stamped with manufacturers name and month & year of manufacture as may be detailed in drawing/specification of material to enable correct reckoning of warranty.

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender condition.

Tenderers shall confirm the following declaration failing which the offers are likely to be ignored. " I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India. I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or,if from such a country, has been registered with the Competent Authority. I hereby certify that this bidder fulfills all requirements in this regard and is eligible to be considered. Where applicable, evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached.

For PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY (Preference to Make in India ), please refer Para 16.0 Part B of Southern Railway Tender Conditions

Bidders are advised to bring such deviation(s) clearly in the technical deviation statement.

In case, this deviation is not indicated in the technical deviation statement, it will be presumed that offer is as per the tendered specification in all respect. Any ambiguity in this regard or any other respect shall be to the disadvantage of the bidder. Further, Suppliers shall ensure that the materials are invariably stamped with manufacturers name and month & year of manufacture as may be detailed in drawing/specification of material to enable correct reckoning of warranty.

Delivery of Material Free Till Destination, Unloading at Destination is under the Scope of the Supplier

11.Bank Guarantee towards Warranty obligation ( wherever applicable) For items like machinery and Plant, Costly equipment, capital spares, the tenderer, wherever called upon to do so, shall furnish a Bank Guarantee of 10% of Material value to cover their warranty obligation. The model proforma of the Warranty/Guarantee bond is annexed as Annexure 5.3. It would be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that Bank Guarantee (BG) required to be submitted by them, should be sent directly by the issuing Bank under registered Post to the concerned Purchasing Authority and, in no case should be brought by the tenderer. That is to say, the firm shall not involve themselves in transmission of the BG between the issuing bank and the purchaser.

TPI ( wherever applicable) 1). TPI Inspection at OEM's premises. 2). Tenderers may refer Annexure 13 of SR Tender conditions under the Link http://10.185.80.93/SR_Tender_Conditions_01032024_SR_signed.pdf 3). TPI Agency will be governed by Railway Board Letter No.2022/RS(G)/779/8 Dated.04.01.2023.

Time preference clause is not applicable in this Tender

The bidder confirms that Rates and other financial terms quoted in relevant columns of financial bid will only be ruling terms for acceptance, and such terms quoted anywhere else should be ignored. [Denial of this condition not recommended]

PVC Clause Not applicable - in this Tender

The bidder agrees to supply the tendered stores at the rates quoted by him in accordance with the IRS Conditions of Contract and [or] special Conditions and [or] other Conditions specified/attached with the tender.

Clause : 1. LD will be levied as per terms and conditions of railways. ( Wherever required ) 2. Wherever applicable, and firm fails to submit ePBG/SD amount within time frame, railway reserves the right to cancel LOA duly imposing appropriate pre-determined charges

Have you quoted in the prescribed proforma

Have you kept your offer valid for 90 days.[validity of 120 days is required for items of Machinery and Plants]

Have you quoted price on the basis of free delivery to destination, indicating the break up

Tenderers to acknowledge having read and also accept the Tender Conditions for Electronic Tenders as available at Southern Railway Stores Documents link in the e-procurement website

Have you attached any performance statements with your offer For proof of supply to other railways / production units copy of Purchase Order, Inspection certificate and receipt note / certificate must be uploaded. Non- submission of such vital documents may be taken as their not having any such past performance.

Please check our website before submitting offer, whether any corrigendum to the tender has been issued or not.

The bidder confirms that Rates and other financial terms quoted in relevant columns of financial bid will only be ruling terms for acceptance, and such terms quoted anywhere else should be ignored. [Denial of this condition not recommended]

The bidder agrees to supply the tendered stores at the rates quoted by him in accordance with the IRS Conditions of Contract and [or] special Conditions and [or] other Conditions specified/ attached with the tender.

The item should be supplied at the office of Consignee Address: Senior Section Engineer, Electrical Traction, Southern, PSI Punapra Ph.9567869968