Running Contract for Metal Liner (T-8748)

Special Eligibility Criteria

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   (i) Railway reserves the right to place bulk/regular order on the bidder* having past credentials of successful supply of tendered item to Indian Railways or any Government concern for at least 35% (cumulatively) of tendered quantity during the last three years prior to and up to date of tender closing. Documentary evidence (such as R/Notes, Inspection certificate etc.) must be furnished along with the offer evidencing the execution of such purchase orders. *In case of bidder being and authorized dealer/agent, credentials of OEM will be considered. (ii) Bidders having less supply performance than as specified above will be considered for placement of developmental orders of upto 20% of NPQ. (iii) In case the bidder is having NIL supply performance, such vendors may also be considered for developmental ordering if the purchaser consider such vendors prima-facie capable for manufacturing the tendered item. For this purpose, such bidders must submit details of their M & P, testing facilities, STR & QAP, technical manpower available, supply performance (PO Copies, Inspection Certificates, R/Notes etc.) along with their offer. (iv) For the purpose of Judging the eligibility requirement of the bidders, their past supply performance for any type of Metal Liners used in track fittings on Indian Railways will be considered. (v)The onus of submission of requisite documents (such as copies of Receipt note/IC for stock items, or receipt & acceptance/IC for Non-stock items, or Capacity & capability credential, M&P required for manufacturing tendered item, T&P, Technical manpower, in house testing facilities, MSE credentials etc.) along with their e-offer regarding 'Bulk order' or 'Developmental order' lies with the tenderers. In case the tenderers do not submit the requisite documents, NR reserves the right to decide the tender on the basis of NR vendor performance available in IMMIS for the tendered item for the purchase orders placed by NR during preceding three years from the date of tender closing. No back-reference in this regard will be made with the bidder. (vi)Only Manufacturers or their authorized dealers/ distributors need to quote with Tender specific authorization from the manufacturers failing which offer will be summarily rejected. (vii)In case tenderers participates as an authorized agent, then the performance as required above shall be that of the 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 order in case of change of Principal.

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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.

3. 1.1.1 Bidders are required to quote for a quantity not less than 50% of the tendered quantity for consideration of eligibility for regular ordering, and quantity not less than 10% of the tendered quantity for consideration of eligibility for developmental ordering, as per the eligibility requirement of the tender. Offers for quantity less than 50% of tendered quantity from vendors eligible for regular ordering and offers for quantity less than 10% of tendered quantity from vendors eligible for developmental ordering will be considered as unresponsive and will be summarily rejected.

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Commercial-Compliance

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   Bidders are required to submit a self-declaration as per clause 2.4.3 of NR_ITT_Ver_1.21_April_2024 for compliance to the conditions regarding restrictions on procurement from bidders from countries sharing land borders with India. The format of certificate is mentioned below for ready reference of bidders. I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India; (a) I certify that I am not from such a country; or (b) I am from such a country and have been registered with the competent Authority. I hereby certify that I fulfil all the requirements in this regard and eligible to be considered. Evidence of valid registration by the competent authority is attached. NOTE1: Bidder is requested to please Strike out clause (a) or clause (b) whichever is not applicable to the bidder while submitting above duly signed certificate. NOTE2. Bidders, who are not from such a country which shares land Border with India, should select YES in the Complied column. However, in case, the bidder is from a country sharing land border with India, should select NO in the complied column. NOTE3. Status of the bidder for compliance to this tender requirement will be considered as per 'YES' or 'NO' indicated in the Complied column.

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   The tenderers in their bids shall indicate the details of their jurisdictional assessing officers (Designation, address & email ID). Also tenderers are required to furnish the correct HSN Code for the offered item along with their bid.

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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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   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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   Splitting Clause: Pre-decided Split ordering clause will be applicable in terms of clause 7.3.2 of ITT_Rev. Rev. 1.21 of April 2024.
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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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   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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   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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   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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   Special Option Clause as per Para 7.2 (f) of ITT, Rev. 1.21 of April 2024 will be applicable.

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

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