Running Contract for C.I. Fittings for 1 in 12 Thick Web Switches to RDSO Drg. No. T-6155.

Special Eligibility Criteria

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   (i) RDSO approved and developmental vendors for any drawing of Thick Web Switches [RDSO Item ID : 3100582, Sub Item ID: 3100582001] shall be eligible for Bulk/Regular or Developmental ordering depending upon their approval status. OR The bidders having past credentials of satisfactory supply for any 'Cast Iron P. Way items' to Zonal Railways/ PUs/ CORE for at least 1420 Nos. (cumulatively), during 5 previous financial years and current financial year up to date of tender closing shall be eligible for bulk order. Documentary evidence (such as R/Notes, Inspection certificate etc.) must be furnished along with the offer evidencing the execution of such purchase orders. Bidders having less supply performance than as specified above may be considered for placement of developmental orders of upto 20% of NPQ. 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. (ii) Only Manufacturers or their authorized dealers/ distributors with Tender specific authorization from the manufacturers need to quote failing which offer will be summarily rejected. In case any tenderer participates as an authorized agent, then the RDSO approval or 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. (iii) If any bidder happens to be a Developmental source for Thick Web Switches [RDSO ItemID : 3100582 & Sub Item ID: 3100582001 ] , while having past supply performance of atleast 1420 Nos. (cumulatively) of Thick Web Switch or any Cast Iron P-way items, during the period as specified above, then such bidder shall be eligible for bulk order. Such bidders should attach proof of past supply for the same. (iv) The onus of submission of requisite documents (such as copies of Receipt note/IC orreceipt & acceptance/IC etc.) along with their offer lies with the tenderers. In case the tenderers do not submit the requisite documents as detailed above along with their offer, 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 five years from the date of tender closing. No back-reference in this regard will be made with the bidder.

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   Bidders otherwise eligible for Bulk/regular order are required to quote for a quantity not less than 50% of the tendered quantity and bidders otherwise eligible for developmental order should quote quantity not less than 10% of the tendered quantity. Offers for quantity less than 50% of tendered quantity from vendors otherwise eligible for regular ordering and offers for quantity less than 10% of tendered quantity from vendors otherwise eligible for developmental ordering will be considered as unresponsive and will be summarily rejected.
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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.

Commercial-Compliance

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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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   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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   Splitting Clause: Pre decided splitting for bulk ordering: As per clause 7.3.2 of NR ITT. Rev. 1.21 of April 2024.
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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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   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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   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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   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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   Validity of Offer: No deviation from the offer validity period stipulated in the tender is permitted.