SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF AIR COMPRESSOR DIESEL DRIVEN 300cfm

1.Supply to be as per Tender specification and Description.

A] Bulk Order: Bulk order will be placed on the manufacturer or its authorized agent having proven performance. The manufacturer firm must have satisfactorily executed at least one single purchase order of Zonal Railways/ PUS/CORE for the tendered item [ OR for the items having same description, but of different sizes / ratings /capacities] for a minimum qty 1 nos . This period of three years shall be counted with respect to tender opening date. If it is not mentioned in special condition then performance will be considered for tendered item [OR for the items having same description, but of different sizes / ratings /capacities] only. [B] The onus of submission of requisite documents in support of supply { [i] Receipt Notes/Proof of acceptance of material by consignee OR [ii] Inspection Certificate with self declaration by the bidder that supply has been accepted by consignee. Furnishing of false declaration shall render termination of contract and further action as per terms and conditions of contract} lies with tenderers. In case the tenderers do not submit the requisite documents as detailed above along with their offer, the tender will be decided on the basis of their past supply performance records as available with IR [ if any] and no back reference shall be made in this regard. [C] In case tenderer participates as an authorized agent, then the performance as required above shall be that of Principal authorizing the agent. It may so happen that the agent has credentials of past supply for a different Principal but this will not be considered as performance for placing bulk order in case of change of Principal. [D] In case none of the firms who have participated in the tender, fulfill the criteria specified in para [A] above, then the purchaser reserves the right to procure bulk quantity from the tenderers who have participated based on other credentials submitted by them in support of their offer.

Any firm quoting on behalf of OEM must submit'Valid Authorization certificate' along with their offer

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.

GST ------ [a] All the bidders/tenderers should ensure that they are GST compliant and their quoted tax structure/rates are as per the GST Law. Firms must indicate its GST registration number along with their offer. [b] 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 Charge Mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned tax authority. [c] The firm should indicate the tariff code (HSN Code) for claiming GST for the tendered item. [d] The offer shall be evaluated based on the GST rate as quoted by each bidder and same will be used for determining the inter-se ranking. While submitting offer, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they quote correct GST rate and HSN number. [e] It shall be the responsibility of the bidders to quote correct HSN number and corresponding GST rate. The Purchaser shall not be responsible for any misclassification of HSN number or incorrect GST rate, if quoted by the bidder. [f] Wherever, the successful bidder invoices the goods at GST rate or HSN number which is different from that incorporated in the Purchase order, payment shall be made as per GST rate which is lower of the GST rate incorporated in the Purchase order or billed. [g] Vendor is informed that she/he would be required to adjust her/his basic price to the extent required by higher tax bill as per invoice to match the All inclusive Price as mentioned in the Purchase order. [h] Any amendment to GST rate or HSN number in the contract shall be as per the contractual conditions and statutory amendments in the quoted GST rate and HSN number, under SVC.

[a] Tenderers are hereby instructed to supply the tendered quantity to the respective consignee(s) as indicated in tender document. ( Whereever Applicable ) [b] If Tenderers mention anywhere in its offer contrary to (a) above and/or mentions not to supply to some of the consignees, such offer may not be considered for ordering for such consignees where the tenderer has not agreed to directly deliver the stores without any back reference.

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 TPI (as assigned during the generation of Purchase Order) If the total value comes above 5 Lakhs - Inspection by TPI agency. 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 Local suppliers with minimum local content of 20% (Class-I or Class-II Local supplier as defined in Railway Board letter no: No.2020/RS(G)/779/2/Pt.1 dated 25.09.2020) only and the vendors who do not qualify to be "Local suppliers" (i.e., "Non-Local suppliers" with local content less than 20%) 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 "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. Offer of the firm shall be summarily rejected in case of noncompliance of above declaration. For more details please refer para 16.0 of SR Tender Conditions attached with this tender.

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.

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

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.

TPI ( wherever applicable) 1). TPI Inspection at OEM's premises. 2). Tenderers may refer Annexure 13 of SR Tender conditions under the Link https://www.ireps.gov.in/ireps/upload/repository/railway/582/161/public/SR_Tender_Conditions_Ver_1_0_2026.pdf ) 3). TPI Agency will be governed by Railway Board Letter No.2022/RS(G)/779/8 Dated.04.01.2023.

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.

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

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

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.

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 submission of e-PBG/SD/EMD (whereever Applicable) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The submission of e-PBG/SD/EMD (whereever Applicable) in the form of a Demand Draft, method has been discontinued with effect from 15/12/2023, as per RBI letter number BD(T) No.S-1013/17.01.002/2023-24, dated 12/12/2023, and Sr.DFM/TVC Letter number No.A112/TVC/BR&SUS, dated 13/12/2023. Henceforth, you are requested to remit the e-PBG/SD amount directly to the Southern Railway Account Number 03518501011 through digital payment methods such as NEFT/RTGS. If the firm fails to submit ePBG/SD amount within time frame, railway reserves the right to cancel LOA duly imposing appropriate pre-determined charges.

SD (if applicable) may be submitted in the form of BG,FDR or through NEFT/RTGS Bank Guarantee ( Whereever Applicable) 1. BG shall be executed on the Non-Judicial Stamp Paper with appropriate value prevailing in the concerned state. 2. As per GCC 2022, Non-Judicial Stamp Paper shall be purchased in the name of the BG executing bank. The Non-Judicial Stamp paper shall be purchased prior to the date of execution of the BG. 3. Sr.DFM/TVC shall be the beneficiary of the BG. 4. The BG number and date shall be mentioned at the top of each page of the BG. Signatures of two witnesses with complete names and addresses shall be placed on the last page of the BG below the signatures of the bank officials. 5. Direct confirmation shall be obtained from the BG executing bank. However, legal vetting of the BG shall be obtained as per the General Procedure in Vogue. Deeds for extension of the validity of the BG need not be sent for legal vetting. (Ref. Law Officer/TVC Letter No. V/C.356/6/BG/2023/Law/TVC,dated 21/06/2023)

Non Execution of PO within Delivery period: --------------------------------------------------------- In case firm fails to execute the contract within original or extended delivery period, the purchaser will be entitled to impose LD for extension of delivery period or may decide to cancel the contract by imposing General Damages, LD/GD will be levied as per terms and conditions of railways.

Packing Condition: -------------------------- Material Should be Securely packed and with Delivery Note, as per attached specification.(If specification attached in Tender document)

In case of any damage during supply, the consignment will be rejected, and the consignor will be liable to take back the product from the consignee.

Note to bidders : As per Southern Railway Tender Condition 3.4.1 (C) -attached below Manufacturer may note that an agent can represent only one firm in a tender and any manufacture cannot submit more than one offer Against a tender through different sole selling agents or one offer directly and Other offers through sole selling agents, in other words, in a tender, either the Indian agent on behalf of the Principle/OEM or Principal/OEM itself can bid but both cannot bid simultaneously for the same items/product in the same tender. In such a situation all the offers will be rejected. Also a "100% Indian Subsidiary" of the foreign firm cannot bid through another agent. The Relation between the Principal/OEM & Agent or Indian Subsidiary(100% or Otherwise) should be contractually established and clear.

Sample (( wherever applicable) ------------------------------------- 1)Sample shall be submitted to the consignee for approval within 15 days from the date of the Purchase Order. The consignee shall approve the sample within 15 days. sample should have a card affixed to it giving particulars of (a) Firms name and address (b) Tender Number (c) Date & Time of Opening of Tender (d) Item No. of schedule against which tender sample submitted, and (e) Any other description, if necessary written on it (As per Southern Railway tender condition 20.2)

BOM & other documents ( whereever applicable) : ------------------------------------------------------------------ GA drawing | BOM shall be submitted to the consignee for approval within 15 days from the date of the Purchase Order. The consignee shall approve the same within 15 days

TO BE SUPPLIED AT OFFICE OF THE Sr. SECTION ENGINEER, CARRIAGE & WAGON, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, IRUMPANAM682309, ERNAKULAM DIST, KERALA Contact No:09746769418

List of Concomitant Accessories ,List of light maintenance tool kit attached in Annexure A List of maintenance spares Attached in Annexure B