Manual metal arc welding electrodes of size 4x350mm, class M2, type heavy coating Specn-IRS M-28/12, Specn 5206 and IS/code E 19.9LR26. wit coating factor in range 1.5 to 1.7 .

( a ) The tenderer with past performance of satisfactory execution of contracts to SC Railway, or Other Zonal Railways/Pus for supply of the same / similar items for a quantity of 20 percent or more of tendered quantity against a single contract during last three years prior to, and excluding tender opening date may be considered as responsive to SC Railways requirements for placement of bulk and regular order. Tenderers are requested to submit the past performance report such as Copies of R Notes/CRAC/Proof of acceptance of material by consignee etc. along with their offer; failing which offer will be summarily rejected without making any back reference. However, in cases where the tenderers are having satisfactory past supply performances of tendered items for stock items with SCR, the supply performance data available in iMMIS with SCR shall be taken into consideration while evaluating the offers of the tenderers.

(b) If such past performance level is lower, then the offer may be considered as responsive to SC Railways requirements for placement of developmental order not exceeding 20 percent of the net procurable quantity. The tenderers, who have no past performance as above, may also be considered for such developmental orders, but for consideration of such developmental orders, they shall submit details of M & P, testing facilities, STR & QAP , technical manpower available, UDYAM Registration Certificate for same/similar items etc., along with their offer.

(c) In case, the tenderer participates as an authorized dealer, then the performance as required above shall be that of Principal (OEM) authorizing the agent or bidder for the same OEM. It may so happen that the agent/dealer has credentials of past supply for a different Principal/OEM, then it will not be Considered as performance. For Authorised dealer, tender specific authorization from OEM has to be uploaded with bid.

d ) For detailed instructions refer, GENERAL TENDER CONDITIONS attached with NIT and/or available as Public Document on IREPS website Goods and Services/South Central Railway.

Please go through Tender eligibility criteria before submission of offer.

Please go through Instructions to Tenderers and General Conditions of Tender before submission of offer.

Please check that the offered description is exactly as per tender description.

Have you ensured that while quoting the rates, you have clearly indicated the rate of applicable duties and taxes included in the prices quoted by you. Any variation in tax structure/rate due to introduction of GST, shall be dealt with under statutory Variation Clause.

Please check whether you have enclosed relevant document for MSEs to get benefit / preference under Public Procurement Policy.

Firm willing to avail benefits of Micro and Small Enterprises, must submit documentary evidence of being Micro or Small Enterprises for tendered item in the certificate issued by nodal agencies as per Public Procurement Policy (i.e., UDYAM REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE), failing which firms offers will be treated as Non-MSE firm. For detailed instructions refer Para 15 of General Tender Conditions attached with NIT and/or available as Public Document on IREPS website Goods and Services/SCR. Failing which such benefit will not be extended to them.

F.O.R. Destination.

Goods and Service Tax will be applicable as per Para 22.1 to 22.8 of INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS FOR E-TENDERS attached with NIT and/or available as Public Document on IREPS website Goods and Services/South Central Railway.

Firms are requested to attach performance statements will their offer.

Firms are advised to quote as per delivery schedule mentioned in the tender. Offers with large variation from tendered delivery schedule are liable to be ignored.

Address of Inspection to be mentioned in offer for Inspection by Inspection agency.

Validity of the offer shall be 90 days.

Special Tender Conditions- Implementation of GST: "The tenderers in their bids shall indicate the details of their Jurisdictional Assessing Officers (Designation, address & email id).

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.