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SUPPLY TO BE AS PER TENDER SPECIFICATIONS.

a] The tenderer must have supplied the tendered items or any metal fabricated items to this Railway or any other zonal railways/production units or Other Government Departments. Documentary evidence (such as R/Notes, RITES Inspection Certificate etc.,) must be furnished along with the offer evidencing the execution of such purchase orders. The tenderer with satisfactory past performance as mentioned above for supply of the tendered items or any metal fabricated items for 10% of the tendered quantity or more against a single contract or 20% of the tendered quantity or more against multiple contracts during the last five years prior to and excluding tender opening date may be considered (as responsive to S.Rly requirements) for placement of bulk and regular order. [b] If such past performance level is lower, then the offer may be considered [as responsive to S Railway requirements] for placement of developmental order not exceeding 20 percent of the net procurable quantity. Tenderers, who have no past performance as above, may also be considered for developmental orders. For consideration of such developmental orders, such tenderers must enclose along with t heir quotation, details of M& P testing facilities, QAP[ if available], Technical manpower / financial status available with them and MSE/NSIC registration certificate for same/similar items.. [c] 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 SR [ if any] and no back reference shall be made in this regard.

Tenderers are advised to check our website before/after submitting their offer whether any corrigendum to the tender has been issued or not.

1. Goods & Service Tax: Please refer Part A Para 14.0 Southern Railway Tender Conditions. 2. Regarding MSE Purchase Preference please refer clause 15.0 Part B of Southern Railway Tender Conditions. 3. Preference to made in India Please refer Part B Para 16.0 of Southern Railway Tender Conditions.

(i) In case of MSE firm willing to claim the benefits under Public Procurement Policy Preference to MSE) order 2012, the firm should upload with their offer, the proof of their being MSE registered with the agency mentioned in Part B Para 15.0 of Southern Railway tender conditions, failing which such offers will not be liable for consideration of benefits (ii) As per Gazette notification no. S.O.4926(E) dated 18.10.2022 amending notification no. S.O.2119(E) dated 26.06.2020 circulated vide Railway Board letter no. 2020/RS(G)/363/1 dated 03.11.2022 regarding reclassification of enterprises and Udyam registration, In case of an upward change in terms of plant and machinery or equipment or turnover or both, and consequent reclassification, an enterprise shall continue to avail of all non-tax benefits of the category it was in before the re-classification, for a period of three years from the date of such upward change. In such cases, the tenderer claiming benefits under MSE category shall submit documentary evidence of the date of upgradation to Medium category along with offer. Such claims will not be considered with out documentary evidence (iii) Tenderers shall upload Udyam Registration detail showing that the enterprise is owned by Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/ women entrepreneurs to claim the benefit under this sub classification.

a) Procurement of the item is restricted to Class-I Local suppliers with minimum local content of 50% (Class-I 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 "Class-I Local suppliers" (i.e., "Non-Local suppliers" or "Class- II Local suppliers" with local content less than 50%) 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 it's own risk and cost and Railways shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the vendor. Self Declaration giving the percentage of local content has to be submitted by the tenderers. The tenderer shall refer Para.16.1 of Part.B of Southern Railway Tender Conditions. b) 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.

[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. In case firm misclassifies HSN Code/GST rate, higher GST, if any, due to this misclassification shall be paid and borne by the firm itself. [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. [i] Tenderers should upload GST rate along with documentary evidence, HSN code and full bank details of the firm.ie Bank name, bank address, Account Number, IFSC code & MICR code along with the bid. [j] Firm should also give a declaration that any additional Input Tax Credit benefit, if become available to supplier, the same shall be passed on to purchaser without any undue delay.

Tenderers shall confirm the following declaration failing which the offer will be i g n o r e d . " 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."

Liquidated Damage (L.D): Extension of delivery period may be considered in deserving cases where genuine reasons exist. Such extensions of delivery period may be considered with liquidated damages as per IRS Conditions of Contract and Denial Clause. Railway shall recover from the contractor as agreed Liquidated Damages and not by way of penalty, a sum equivalent to 1/2% (half percent) of the price of any stores (including elements of taxes, duties, freight, etc) which the contractor has failed to deliver within the period fixed for delivery in the contract or as extended for each week or part of a week during which the delivery of such stores may be in arrears where delivery thereof is accepted after expiry of the aforesaid period, subject to a maximum of 10% (ten percent) of the value of the contract irrespective of delays, unless otherwise provided specifically in the contract.

General damages at the rate of 5% of the defaulted contract order value will be levied in case of failure to supply the material after placement of purchase order, within the delivery period. In case of failure to comply with the contractual obligations, Railways shall record poor performance of the vendors for taking suitable penal action as per extant instructions. Wherever SD has been exempted or not applicable for any reason or is less than the general damages as indicated above, and the supplier fails to supply goods as per conditions of contract, as amended from time to time, Purchaser have the right to levy damages from the supplier for failing to comply with contractual conditions. These damages shall be treated as recoveries outstanding against the vendor and dealt with accordingly.

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.