Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Ultra Thermic Cutting Equipment.

Supply to be made as per the tender specification/Condition

Bidder has to upload Tender specific authorization from OEM for supply and after sales service and warranty support. If OEM is the bidder, self declaration certificate for the same to be provided along with bid. Failing which offer wont be considered

Bidders will be considered eligible only if they have successfully supplied the same item of minimum 1 Nos. in a single or multiple POs or Work Orders to any unit of Indian Railways in the last five financial years, reckoned from the tender closing date. Bidders must submit documentary evidence such as CRNs (Consignee Receipt Notes), Receipt Notes, or Performance Certificates along with the bid. Note: Merely attaching Purchase Orders will not be accepted as valid proof of past performance.

The supplier must have supplied a minimum of 01 Nos. of Ultrathermic Underwater Cutting equipment to Railways or any central government departments/PSUs and these should be working satisfactorily for two years. In the absence of the above information, the tender is liable to be rejected.

[a] Please indicate whether you are registered with any of the following Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE) agencies : District industries Centre[s,KVIC, KVIB, Coir Board, NSIC, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of MSME.[Name the agency clearly]. If yes, then for availing benefits under MSME Act, should upload valid documents maintained under MSME Act such as NSIC Certificate etc duly marking the tendered item in the certificate. Otherwise, claim for benefits under MSME Act may not be entertained and also indicate whether the Enterprise is owned by SC/ST/Woman. Please upload support of this. [b] If you are not a MSE or a consortia of MSEs formed by NSIC, please indicate percentage of sub contracts in execution of this tender that will be from Micro and Small Enterprises. [in percent of order value] with further breakup of MSE owned by SC/ST[Information will be provided in percentage terms with 6 fields; Micro owned by SC, ST, Others and Small Industries owned by SC, ST and Others]. Please refer para 15.0 Part B of tender conditions.

[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) anddeposit 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.

Railway is not bound to accept/Cancel the lowest or any tender or assign any reason for doing so and Railway reserves the right to accept/Cancel any tender in respect of the Whole or any portion of the items specified in the Schedule annexed (a or Tender Schedule) and the contractor shall be required to supply the same at the rate quoted

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.

DELIVERY TERMS: F.O.R. DESTINATION BY ROAD AT CONSIGNEE END.

The Guarantee/Warranty of the item mentioned in the tender is only indicative, the actual Guarantee/Warranty is applicable as per the product specification.

The Inspection clause mentioned in the tender is only indicative, the actual inspection clause is applicable as per the product specification and drawing.

Make in India Preference Policy Please refer para 16.0 Part B of Southern Railway tender conditions uploaded in IREPS.

HSN CODE :Tenderers should mention the HSN CODE of the item and Rate of GST applicable. Firm's GST NO. and Firm's Banker details viz., Name & Address of the Bank Account No.., IFSC Code. and MICR No. in their E-Bid.

For inclusion in this tender, please mail your request to [email protected] with proof of successful performance and certificate.

Purchaser shall have the right to levy general damages on the supplier for failing to comply with the contractual conditions, not by way of penalty, an amount equal to 5% of the value of cancelled quantity.

OEM must provide a declaration that about the availability of spares throughout the design period of the machine to safeguard against obsolescence. Declaration from OEM is only accepted, Failing which offer wont be considered.

PENALTY FOR DELAY IN COMMISSIONING : PENALTY FOR DELAY IN COMMISSIONING: The Contractor or his agents shall commission the machine within the 30 days from date of delivery. This time frame will be applicable from the consignee in respect of readiness and installation of the machine in cases where the machine is to be installed by the consignee. The time schedule includes the time for installation in cases where installation is also to be undertaken by the supplier. The time allowed for commissioning of machine by the contractor or his agent shall be deemed to be the essence of the contract. In case of delay in commissioning of the machine on the part of Contractor, the Purchaser shall be entitled to recover and the Contractor shall be liable to pay pre estimated liquidated damage at the rate of 2% of the total contract value of machine not commissioned for each and every month or part thereof for which commissioning is delayed. Provided always that the entire amount of liquidated damages to be paid under the provision of this clause shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value. After expiry of 5 months period from the date of default i.e. from the date of commissioning provided in the contract, purchaser will be at liberty to invoke the PG Bond submitted by the supplier. Continuance of commissioning work after expiry of stipulated time will also not absolve the contractor from the liquidated damages as stated above. The decision of the Purchase Office, whether the delay in commissioning has taken place on account of reasons attributed to the contractor shall be final.

Performance Guarantee for the warranty obligations : Performance Guarantee for the warranty obligations, of 10% of the total contract value to be submitted at time of supply valid for 3 months beyond the free warranty period. The consignee officials to ensure that the Performance Guarantee is received and given to purchase office before releasing CRN

During warranty period, the supplier or his authorized agent shall attend for break down as soon as possible, but in no case later than 72 hours of receipt of intimation of the breakdown. (b) Maximum down time during the warranty period will be 2%. (c) A penalty of @1/2% (half percent) of the price of the store (including elements of taxes, duties, freight, etc) per week or part of the week will be levied for delay in response time for attending and rectification of faults beyond specified time of 72 hours during the warranty period. (d) Maximum penalty to be levied on account of warranty failure will be 10% of the contract value calculated during whole of the warranty period and after that if there is any delay on the part of the supply, purchaser shall be entitled for encashment of WG bonds or from other bills. In such cases ,the bad performance of the firm during the warranty period, the same should be recorded and circulated to all Railways. The same should be given due regards in deciding future orders on the firm and when evidence to the contrary is not available, the firm offer may be even rejected

OEM must provide a declaration that about the availability of spares throughout the design period of the machine. The OEM shall be obliged to provide spare parts required by the Purchasers for a period of 10 years from the date of delivery of the machine at the ultimate destination to safeguard against obsolescence. Declaration from OEM is only accepted, Failing which offer wont be considered.

The tenderer will clearly spell out in the offer the facilities available with him or his agent for providing adequate after-sales service in India during warranty period. The complete details such as organization for after sales service, availability of technically competent engineers and warehousing facilities for spares should be clearly indicated. Bidders not offering complete servicing/repair facilities in India to ensure quick response to maintenance/ servicing calls are not likely to be considered.

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 Third party Agency for minimum order of Rs.5,00,000, else inspection by Consignee.

Land Border Condition: Bidder shall confirm to the following declaration [Land Border condition] "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.)' along with bid for compliance of Office Memorandum of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance dated 23.07.2020. If such certificate given by a bidder whose bid is accepted is found to be false, this would be a ground for immediate termination and further legal action in accordance with law. In case of non- submission of the above said certificate by a bidder, such bidder's bid is liable to be ignored."