POTASSIUM ALUMINIUM SULPHATE [ALUM]

EARNEST MONEY: (EMD): As per para 500 of general Instructions to tenderers & General Condition of Contract, revised on 2024 available at IREPS portal at link https://www.ireps.gov.in/ireps/upload/repository/railway/483/148/public/InstructionstoTenderersI ndigenousVersionJune2024compressed.pdf The bidder seeking EMD exemption, must submit valid supporting document for the relevant category. Under MSE category, only manufacturers having UDYAM certificate are eligible for exemption from EMD. Traders are excluded from the purview of this Policy. UDYAM certificate should be uploaded for MSE benefits. Rly Bd letter No. 2020/RS(G) 363/1 dt. 03.11.2022 is applicable.

Railway reserves the right to place order on sources having proven and successful performance for tendered item in Indian Railway /other GOVT. Dept Firm to submit performance statement copy of PO, RO, Inspection, Invoice along with the offer failing which offer will not be considered. Bidders not having performance for minimum 20% of tendered quantity shall only be considered for developmental quantity subject to fulfilling the other criteria & evaluation of capacity and capability based on performance and M&P details submitted.

Authorized Dealer: Normally Railways prefer to deal with manufacturer. In case if manufacturer wants to submit offer through their authorized dealer, then Authorized dealer should submit tender specific valid authorization letter along with offer failing which their offer will liable to be passed over. MSE benefit will be given to manufacturer of tendered item and not to traders as MSE policy. Firms to clearly indicate whether OEM or trader.

VALIDITY : Tenderers to quote minimum 90 days validity of offers.

Risk Purchase clauses shall not be applicable.

LD : Recoveries of liquidated damages shall be levied @ 1/2 % (Half percent) of the price of the store per week or part of week during which delivery is accepted and the upper limit for recovery of LD in supply contract shall be 10 % of the value of contract irrespective of delays, unless otherwise specifically provided in the contract.

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 CONSIGNEE.

Evaluation Criteria: The Evaluation criteria for this tender will be itemwise/Consignee wise.

EFT: All Payment will be compulsorily made through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) scheme & vendors are requested to register for this scheme.

Make in India Criteria: As per para 1800 of General Instructions to tenderers & General Condition of Contract,revised on 2024 available at IREPS portal at link https:// www.ireps.gov.in/ireps/upload/repository/railway/483/148/public/InstructionstoTenderersIndigeno usVersionJune2024compressed.pdf. And latest amendment available as on TOD will be applicable.

MSE: Purchase Preference and other benefit as per MSE shall be considered as per Para1700 General Conditions of tender revised on 2024 available at IREPS portal at link https://www.ireps.gov.in/ireps/upload/repository/railway/483/148/public/ InstructionstoTenderersIndigenousVersionJune2024compressed.pdfand latest amendment available on TOD. MSE exemption not available for traders. Registration of existing enterprises as MSE: As per latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of MSME, Govt Of India, only Udhyam certificate will be considered for all kinds of benefits extended to MSE firms. Please attach Udhyam certificate along with the offer. If the MSE unit is owned by SC/ST or women entrepreneur having more than 50% shareholding in the firm. Please attach documents in support of thell be considered for all kinds of benefits extended to MSE firms. Please attach Udhyam certificate along with the offer. If the MSE unit is owned by SC/ST or women entrepreneur having more than 50% shareholding in the firm. Please attach documents in support of the same.

Firm must quote FOR destination rates, movement by road only, clearly indicating transport charges. Tenderers not accepting these terms are likely to be passed over without any further reference to the firm. Transit risk will be to contractors account. Firms are directed to quote common freight charges for multiple consignees.

In case the successful tenderer is not liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act, The railway shall deduct the applicable GST from his/their bills under reverse case charge mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned tax authority.

Tenderer should submit an undertaking that he will pay GST collected from Successful Railway within due date and upload the payment details in GSTIN to enable railway (purchaser) to obtain input tax credit.

SECURITY DEPOSIT (SD): As per para 600 of general Instructions to tenderers & General Condition of Contract, revised on 2024 available at IREPS portal at link https://www.ireps.gov.in/ireps/upload/repository/railway/483/148/public/ InstructionstoTenderersIndigenousVersionJune2024compressed.pdf

Tenderer should furnish his GSTIN with copy of registration with his offer.

All the bidders/Tenderes should ensure that they are GST compliance and their quoted Tax structure/Rates are as per GST Law.

Firm Price: Firm Price: Tenderers should quote firm price, unless otherwise specified in the tender document.

Single use plastic shall not be used in packing or any other purpose.

Warranty/Period : 24 months from date of supply.

Registration of existing enterprises as MSE.- Latest guidelines of Udyam Certificate issued by the Ministry of MSME. Govt Of India will be considered for all kind of benefits extended to MSE firms. Please attach UDYAM certificate alongwith the offer failing which the offer will not be considered for MSE benefit.

Deviation in delivery schedule will not be considered. If offer is found considerable, delivery will be as per tender schedule only.

For Inspection by RITES. Inspection Clause: Place of inspection be indicated with complete address. Traders / Authorised dealers should mention name of Manufacturer along with complete address for inspection of material. Inspection by Consignee, if total value is below Rs. 5 lakhs.

Compliance of Restrictions under Rule 144 (xi) of GFR 2017: Restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India I. Any bidder from a country which shares a land border with India will be eligible to bid in this tender only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority. II. "Bidder" (Seller / Service Provider) means any person or firm or company, including any member of a consortium or joint venture (that is an association of several persons, or firms or companies), every artificial juridical person not falling in any of the descriptions of bidders stated hereinbefore, including any agency branch or office controlled by such person, participating in a procurement process. III. "Bidder from a country which shares a land border with India" for the purpose of this Order means: - A An entity incorporated, established, or registered in such a country; or B. A subsidiary of an entity incorporated, established, or registered in such a country; or C. An entity substantially controlled through entities incorporated, established, or registered in such a country; or D. An entity whose beneficial owner is situated in such a country; or E. An Indian (or other) agent of such an entity; or F. A natural person who is a citizen of such a country; or G. A consortium or joint venture where any member of the consortium or joint venture falls under any of the above IV. The beneficial owner for the purpose of (iii) above will be as under: 1. In case of a company or Limited Liability Partnership, the beneficial owner is the natural person(s), who, whether acting alone or together, or through one or more juridical person, has a controlling ownership interest or who exercises control through other means. Explanation a. "Controlling ownership interest" means ownership of or entitlement to more than twenty-five per cent. of shares or capital or profits of the company; b. "Control" shall include the right to appoint majority of the directors or to control the management or policy decisions including by virtue of their shareholding or management rights or shareholders agreements or voting agreements; 2. In case of a partnership firm, the beneficial owner is the natural person(s) who, whether acting alone or together, or through one or more juridical person, has ownership of entitlement to more than fifteen percent of capital or profits of the partnership; 3. In case of an unincorporated association or body of individuals, the beneficial owner is the natural person(s), who, whether acting alone or together, or through one or more juridical person, has ownership of or entitlement to more than fifteen percent of the property or capital or profits of such association or body of individuals; 4. Where no natural person is identified under (1) or (2) or (3) above, the beneficial owner is the relevant natural person who holds the position of senior managing official; 5. In case of a trust, the identification of beneficial ownership.

Above condition continued: V. An Agent is a person employed to do any act for another, or to represent another in dealings with third person. VI. The successful bidder shall not be allowed to sub-contract works to any contractor from a country which shares a land border with India unless such contractor is registered with the Competent Authority. Any false declaration and non-compliance of the above would be a ground for immediate termination of the contract and further legal action in accordance with the laws. Following self-declaration shall be given by all bidders along with tender. SELF DECLARATION CERTIFICATE FOR TENDERERS (To be submitted on Bidders letter head) Tender No.____________________________________ Dated ______________ " 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 the firm is not from such a country or, if from such a country, has been registered with the Competent Authority, I hereby certify that the firm 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]'. Date: _ Bidders Signature with Seal SELF DECLARATION CERTIFICATE FOR TENDERERS WHERE POSSIBILITY OF SUBCONTRACTING EXISTS (To be submitted on Original Bidders letter head) Tender No.____________________________________ Dated ______________ " I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India and on sub-contracting to contractors from such countries; I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or, if from such a country, has been registered with the Competent Authority and will not sub-contract any work to a contractor from such countries unless such contractor is 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]'. Date: _ Bidders Signature with Seal.

Firm shall submit the latest MRP/ price list issued by OEM of the product offered. The prices offered shall be excluding with bulk discount offered on MRP of the product.