Running contract for Manufacture and Supply of Welding Portions for fusion welding of 60 Kg (90UTS) rails

Special Eligibility Criteria

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   The Purchaser reserves the right to place an order for either the entire quantity or the bulk quantity (minimum 80% of the net procurable quantity) on approved vendors, as reflected in U-VAM as on the date of tender closing, for Item ID 3100494 sub ID 3100494015, in terms of Clause 3.3 of Section II of the Central Railway Bid Document RDSO-(updated January 2024).Developmental vendors listed in the RDSO Vendor Directory as reflected in U-VAM for Item ID 3100494 sub ID 3100494015, as on the date of tender closing, may be considered for developmental orders up to 20% of the net procurable quantity. Developmental vendors shall be eligible for consideration only if they hold unconditional approval status in U-VAM as on the date of tender closing. Developmental Vendors reflected in the RDSO Vendor Directory with conditional approval/General Remarks (e.g., field trials, prototype approval, limited or temporary approval etc.) shall not be eligible for order placement. The status of the vendor (i.e. approved or developmental vendor) shall be reckoned as available in U-VAM on the date of tender closing date and not thereafter. However, cases of downgrading/removal/suspension/banning etc., after closing date of tender, shall be taken into account while considering the offers.Note: If the works address indicated in an offer is different from what is indicated in the approval certificate issued by the respective vendor approving agency or appearing in Vendor Directory reflected on U-VAM, then such offer will be treated as if the same has been received from an unapproved source.RDSO letter No. QAC/Vendor/Policy dated 17.09.2021 shall be applicable.

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   Where there are not more than three Indian suppliers categorized as "approved vendor" for a particular item, vendors categorized as "developmental vendors" can be considered for placement of bulk order, without any quantity restrictions, considering factors such as past performance, capacity, delivery requirements, quantity under procurement, nature of item, outstanding order load etc. in a transparent manner, in terms of Clause 3.3.4 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated Latest).

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   In keeping with the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017, latest revision, it has been found that there exists sufficient local capacity and competition in supply of the tendered item of required quality and therefore public procurement of the item is restricted to " Class I local suppliers " only and the vendors who do not qualify to be Class I local suppliers 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 its own risk and cost and Railways shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the vendor. Terms of Clause 5 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated Latest) is applicable.

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Check List

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   Have you furnished Bank account details such as Name of the Bank and address, account no,,MICR, IFSC code and type of account to facilitate EFT payment?
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   Have you attached relevant document for MSE if you claimed benefits and referential treatment as MSE firm?
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   Have you quoted correct GST rate and HSN code of your offered product?
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   Have you kept your offer validity as per "Condition for Responsiveness of Offer"?
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   Have you quoted the discount if any in the specified column only in IREPS?
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   Have you attached any performance statements separately?
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   Have you read and accepted tender conditions?
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   Have you quoted Mode of dispatch on FOR destination basis for free delivery at destination with rate structure clearly indicating the basic rate, GST and freight etc, up to destination [consignees premises]
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   Have you indicated the percentage of Local Content in the relevant No column?
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    Have you mentioned Make/Brand of OEM ?
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    Have you furnished the statement of deviation[preferably nil?

Commercial-Compliance

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   Bidders shall also give Declaration as below:- I/We agree to pass on such additional input tax credit as may become available in future under GST scheme, in respect of all the inputs used in the manufacturing and/or supply of final goods/services on the date of supply by way of reduction in price and advise the purchaser accordingly.

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   In case of an upward change in terms of investment in plant and machinery or equipment or turnover or both, and consequent re-classification,an enterprise shall continue to avail of all nontax benefits of the category (micro or small) it was in before the re classification , for a period of three years from the date of such upward change. The firm must submit relevant documents indicating date of such upward change to claim benefit under the clause.

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   Authorized agent quoting on behalf of a manufacturer shall not be exempted from remitting EMD, owing to any of the above exemptions as stipulated at Para 23.1 (a) to (i) of Clause 23.0 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024.

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   Bidders must agree to furnishSECURITY DEPOSIT as applicable asper Clause 24.0 of Section II ofCENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT(Updated) January 2024. The SDamount shall be @ 5 % of ContractValue as mentioned in Clause 24.3 ofSection II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BIDDOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024..Bidders (except approved vendors fortendered item / items) claimingexemption from paying SD mustupload requisite document towardssuch claim, along with the offer. Offersfrom firm s denying to pay SecurityDeposit will be summarily rejected.

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   Bidders are advised to carefully review the contents of the undertaking/declaration prior to signing, as the submission of false information could lead to rejection of the bid.

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   Other condition : Firm must carefully examine the contents of PO and in case of any discrepancy noticed, shall make a representation within 7 days from the date of PO. Any representation thereafter for DP re- fixation shall be summarily rejected

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   Goods & Services Tax (GST): As per Clause 9.0 and all subclauses of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024. All tenderers to quote correct HSN code and corresponding GST rate for the item/items quoted. Misclassification in HSN code, if quoted by any bidder, shall be dealt as per Clause 9.0(iv) of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024.

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   All bidders shall confirm declaration as below in terms of Clause 5.15 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated Latest) in compliance of restrictions under Rule 144(xi) of GFR- 2017:- a) I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of country which shares a land border with India. B) I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or, if from such a country, has-been registered with the competent authority. C) I hereby certify that this bidder fulfils all requirements in this regard and is eligible to be considered. (Where applicable, evidence of valid registration by the competent authority is attached). If the bidder fails to give such declaration, as above, then it will be presumed that the contents of above declaration have been read and unconditionally agreed and accepted by the tenderer. If any tenderer is not agreeable to this declaration they have to categorically mention about the disagreement in Techno- Commercial Deviation.

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   The Bidder agrees to supply the tendered stores at the rates quoted by him in accordance with the Standard Governing Conditions of this tender.

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    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.

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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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    MSEs who are interested in availing themselves the benefits/preferential treatment, will upload with their offer, the proof of their being registered only under Udyam Registration as MSE unit in terms of Clause 4.0 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024.

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    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 is not recommended].

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    Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) shall be as per Clause 23.0 of Section II of CENTRAL RAILWAY BID DOCUMENT (Updated) January 2024. EMD is compulsory and offers without EMD, except those exempted, will be summarily rejected. Vendors (other than those appearing on Vendor Panels of Approving Agencies) seeking exemption from EMD, shall have to attach scanned copy of requisite document along with offer in support of their claim for exemption, failing which their offer will not be considered eligible for exemption from EMD.

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    The tenderers in their bids shall indicate the details of their Jurisdictional Assessing Officers (Designation, address & email id). In case of a contract award, a copy of the LOA/Purchase Order shall be immediately forwarded by Purchaser to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer mentioned in the Tenderer's bid .

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    Participation by Manufacturers is preferred. Agents/Dealers participating in tender on behalf of manufacturers must provide tender specific authorization (TSA) letter issued by the OEM. Bidders must upload above authorization letter with their offer failing which their offer is liable to be passed over. i) In a tender, either the authorized agent/dealer on behalf of the Principal/OEM or the Principal/OEM itself can bid, but both cannot bid simultaneously for the same item in the same tender. Further, against a particular tender, one Principal/OEM should not issue Tender Specific Authorization to more than one agent/dealer. Such offers with different terms against a particular product, if treated as ambiguous offers, the bidder(s) or their Principal/OEM will have no right to lodge any claim. ii) If an authorized agent/dealer submits bid on behalf of the Principal/OEM, the same agent/dealer shall not submit a bid on behalf of another Principal/OEM in same tender for the same item/product and such bids will be summarily rejected. iii) Trader/Authorized Dealer should mention name of Manufacturer, make and complete address in their bid for inspection of material at OEM works.

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    Order against the Running Contract will be placed by PCMM office CR HQ. Orders may also be placed by SrDMMs of various divisions of Central Railway, whenever authorized for the same by PCMM office. Coverage PO may be issued for supplying anywhere in Central Railway.

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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.