Running Contract for Thick Web Switch to RDSO Drg. No. T-8708

Special Eligibility Criteria

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   (i) RDSO approved and developmental vendors for Thick Web Switches [RDSO Item ID : 3100582, Sub Item ID : 3100582001] OR their authorized agents (with tender specific authorization) shall be eligible for Bulk/Regular and Developmental ordering depending upon their approval status.(ii) Status of approval of tenderer shall be reckoned as on the date of tender opening and not thereafter, unless it is a case of downgrading/ removal/suspension/ banning.(iii) (a) Vendors approved for developmental ordering shall be eligible for developmental order of up to 20% of Net Procurable Quantity [NPQ].(iii) (b) Total developmental orders will be limited to 20% of the NPQ. (iv) where there are not more than three Indian suppliers categorized as Approved vendor for the tendered item, unconditional developmental vendors can be considered for placement of bulk order without any quantity restrictions. However, while considering such vendors, factors including past performance, capacity, and delivery requirements, quantity under procurement, nature of items, outstanding order load, etc. shall be considered in a transparent manner subject to rates being reasonable. Quantity allocation among eligible vendors shall be based on pre-decided tender criteria. Such orders shall be treated as Bulk Orders.(v) Authorized dealers/ distributors need to quote with Tender specific authorization from the approved vendors/developmental vendors/Manufacturers failing which offer will be summarily rejected. While issuing such authorizations the approved vendors/developmental vendors/Manufacturers must ensure that these authorized dealers/distributors are in a position to raise inspection requests on IREPS.
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   Bidders are required to quote for a quantity not less than 50% of the tendered quantity for each tender item for consideration of eligibility for regular ordering, and quantity not less than 10% of the tendered quantity for each tender item for consideration of eligibility for developmental ordering, as per the eligibility requirement of the tender. Offers for quantity less than 50% of tendered quantity for each tender item from vendors eligible for regular ordering and offers for quantity less than 10% of tendered quantity for each tender item from vendors eligible for developmental ordering will be considered as unresponsive and will be summarily rejected.
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   In keeping with the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, as amended, and in terms of clause 2.4.2, 2.4.5 and 2.4.6 of Instructions to Tenderers for e-Tender, Rev. 1.21 of April 2024, Public procurement of this item is restricted to Class - I and Class-II local suppliers only. Thus, only class-I and class-II local supplier as defined under the public procurement (preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, as amended shall be eligible to bid in this tender. Offer from vendors who do not quality to be Class - I (Local Content :minimum 50% ) or Class-II (Local Content: minimum 20% but less than 50%) local supplier, shall be summarily rejected and, therefore, such vendors should not participate in the tender. In case any vendor who does not qualify to be a Class - I or Class-II local supplier for the tendered item participates in the tender, such a bidder does so at its own risk and cost and Railways shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the bidder on this account.

Commercial-Compliance

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   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.

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General Instructions

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   Details of Bank account of PFA/SAB/NR for submission of S.D. is State Bank Of India, New Delhi, Account No. 30788224089, Name of The Branch-New Delhi Main Branch ( 00691 ), Name of the Account Holder: Northern Railway ( HQ ) (Receipt Account), IFSC Code-SBIN0000691
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   Splitting Clause: Pre decided splitting for bulk ordering: As per clause 7.3.2 of NR ITT. Rev. 1.21 of April 2024.
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   Bank Account details for the purpose of payment shall be taken as appearing in the profile of the vendor in IREPS. In case, there is any change in the bank account details, vendors are advised to update their bank account details in their IREPS profile.
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   This tender is for finalization of Running Contract (RGC) for the tendered items as per T&C for RGC attached with the bid document.
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   In case of any conflict between IRS Conditions of Contract and Instructions to Tenderers for e-Tenders, Rev. 1.21 of April 2024 (ITT), ITT shall prevail.
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   The contract shall be governed by latest version (along with all correction slips) of IRS conditions of contract, conditions stipulated in Instructions to Tenderers for electronic tenders invited on IREPS Revision_1.21 April 2024 (along with all correction slips) and all other terms and conditions incorporated in the tender documents.
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   IRS conditions and Instructions to Tenderers for Electronic Tenders Revision 1.21 of April 2024 along with all its correction slips have been uploaded on IREPS website ireps.gov.in and can be accessed, under the link public documents// Goods & Services and by selecting organization: Indian Railway; Zone: Northern Railway; Department: Stores. These Instructions shall be applicable in the tender. Tenderers are advised to go through these instructions before submission of their offer.

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   Price Variation Clause: No deviation from the Price Variation Clause stipulated in the tender is permitted.

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   Validity of Offer: No deviation from the offer validity period stipulated in the tender is permitted.