Execution of Mobile Flash Butt Welding of 90 UTS Rail Joints (60 kg, in situ, predominantly without traffic/power blocks); finishing of welds to meet the prescribed tolerances and pass all stipulated tests conforming to and in accordance with Indian Railway Manual for Flash Butt Welding of Rail Joints (Reprint -2022,updated upto correction slip No.5 ) using contractor's own RDSO approved MFBW Machines; certified welders, tools, equipment, consumables, mobilization/demobilization etc all complete for conversion of newly laid track into LWR/CWR in connection with track linking works in various on-going/upcoming construction projects including new lines, doubling, multi-tracking and gauge conversion projects under CAO/Con/Churchgate, Western Railway, Mumbai.

[Ref: Para 10.2 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I] updated upto ACS 12 dated 12.08.2026 The tenderer must have minimum average annual contractual turnover of V/N or 'V' whichever is less; where V= Advertised value of the tender in crores of Rupees N= Number of years prescribed for completion of work for which bids have been invited. [ACS No. 1 of 14.07.2022]

The average annual contractual turnover shall be calculated as an average of "total contractual payments" in the previous three financial years, as per the audited balance sheet. However, in case balance sheet of the previous year is yet to be prepared/ audited, the audited balance sheet of the fourth previous year shall be considered for calculating average annual contractual turnover.Note: The tenderer may please note that the previous financial year will be reckoned from the date of invitation of tender.

The tenderers shall submit requisite information as per Annexure-VIB of IR GCC-2022 (Part-I), along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet.Note: Bidders are requested to submit the details strictly as per the standard format for "Financial Capacity", as uploaded in the NIT on IREPS. ( Click here to download Format)

BID CAPACITY[Ref: Para 10.3 and Annexure-VI of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]NOT APPLICABLE for the instant tender (as the advertised tender value is less than Rs 10 crores as per ACS 11, dated 13.03.2026)

[Ref: Para 10.1 (a) of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I] updated upto ACS 12, dated 12.08.2026)(1)The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any one of the following categories of work(s) during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited:a Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender , orb Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender, orc One similar work costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender.

The "Similar Work" is defined as under:"Execution of Flash Butt Welding of 52 Kg/60 Kg Rails in-situ under traffic block/without traffic block or on cess with the tenderer's own Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant(s)."Note:(1) Tenderer should own at least one Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant (MFBW) in the tendering firm's name, which should be in working condition and fit to be deployed for the tendered work exclusively. The tenderer should submit documentary proof for the ownership of the MFBW plant along with submission of his bid on IREPS website.(2) The General QAP for each Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant ( excluding details of welding team and standardized welding parameters) proposed to be deployed by the tenderer should be approved by RDSO before the tender closing date .(3) The aforesaid approved General QAP is to be submitted by the tenderer along with his submission of bid on IREPS website, without which his tender/offer will not be considered. If , the tenderer wants to deploy a welding plant other than that specified in the tender , which has approved QAP from RDSO , that plant may also be permitted by Railways

Work experience certificate from private individual shall not be considered. However, in addition to work experience certificates issued by any Govt. Organisation, work experience certificate issued by Public listed company having average annual turnover of Rs 500 crore and above in last 3 financial years excluding the current financial year, listed on National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange, incorporated/registered at least 5 years prior to the date of closing of tender, shall also be considered provided the work experience certificate has been issued by a person authorized by the Public listed company to issue such certificates.

In case tenderer submits work experience certificate issued by public listed company, the tenderer shall also submit along with work experience certificate, the relevant copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received duly certified by Chartered Accountant, TDS certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by company in support of above work experience certificate.

Substantially Completed Work means an ongoing work in which payment equal to or more than 90% of the present contract value (excluding the payment made for adjustment of Price variation (PVC), if any) has been made to the contractor in that ongoing contract and no proceedings of termination of contract on Contractor's default has been initiated. The credential certificate in this regard should have been issued not prior to 60 days of date of invitation of present tender.[Ref: Foot note 1 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I] updated upto ACS 12 dated 12.08.2026

In case a work is started prior to 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited, but completed in last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited, the completed work shall be considered for fulfilment of credentials.[Ref: Foot note 2 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I] updated upto ACS 12 dated 12.08.2026

If a work is physically completed and completion certificate to this extent is issued by the concerned organization but final bill is pending, such work shall be considered for fulfilment of credentials.[Ref: Foot note 3 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case of completed work, the value of final bill (gross amount) including the PVC amount (if paid) shall be considered as the completion cost of work. In case final bill is pending, only the total gross amount already paid including the PVC amount (if paid) shall be considered as the completion cost of work.In case of substantially completed work, the total gross amount already paid including the PVC amount (if paid), as mentioned in the certificate, shall be considered as the cost of substantially completed work.[Ref: Foot note 4 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

If a bidder has successfully completed a work as subcontractor and the work experience certificate has been issued for such work to the subcontractor by a Govt. Organization or public listed company as defined in Note for Item 10.1 Para 10 of the Tender Form (Second Sheet), the same shall be considered for the purpose of fulfillment of credentials.[Ref: Foot note 5 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I].

In case a work is considered similar in nature for fulfilment of technical credentials, the overall cost including the PVC amount (if paid) of that completed work or substantially completed work, shall be considered and no separate evaluation for each component of that work shall be made to decide eligibility.[Ref: Foot note 6 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case of newly formed partnership firm, the credentials of individual partners from previous propriety firm(s) or dissolved previous partnership firm(s) or split previous partnership firm(s), shall be considered only to the extent of their share in previous entity on the date of dissolution / split and their share in newly formed partnership firm. For example, a partner A had 30% share in previous entity and his share in present partnership firm is 20%. In the present tender under consideration, the credentials of partner A will be considered to the extent of 0.3*0.2*value of the work done in the previous entity. For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deed(s), dissolution deed(s) and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm(s) etc.[Ref: Foot note 7 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case of existing partnership firm, if any one or more partners quit the partnership firm, the credentials of remaining partnership firm shall be re-worked out i.e., the quitting partner(s) shall take away his credentials to the extent of his share on the date of quitting the partnership Firm (e.g. in a partnership firm of partners A, B & C having share 30%, 30% & 40% respectively and credentials of Rs 10 crore; in case partner C quits the firm, the credentials of this partnership firm shall remain as Rs 6 crore). For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deed(s), dissolution deed(s) and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm(s) etc.[Ref: Foot note 8 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case of existing partnership firm if any new partner(s) joins the firm without any modification in the name and PAN/TAN no. of the firm, the credentials of partnership firm shall get enhanced to the extent of credentials of newly added partner(s) on the same principles as mentioned in item 6 above. For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deeds, dissolution/splitting deeds and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm etc.[Ref: Foot note 9 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

Any partner in a partnership firm cannot use or claim his credentials in any other firm without leaving the partnership firm i.e., In a partnership firm of A&B partners, A or B partner cannot use credentials of partnership firm of A&B partners in any other partnership firm or propriety firm without leaving partnership firm of A&B partners. [Ref: Foot note 10 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case a partner in a partnership firm is replaced due to succession as per succession law, the proportion of credentials of the previous partner will be passed on to the successor.[Ref: Foot note 11 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

If the percentage share among partners of a partnership firm is changed, but the partners remain the same, the credentials of the firm before such modification in the share will continue to be considered for the firm as it is without any change in their value. Further, in case a partner of partnership firm retires without taking away any credentials from the firm, the credentials of partnership firm shall remain the same as it is without any change in their value. [Ref: Foot note 12 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In a partnership firm "AB" of A&B partners, in case A also works as propriety firm "P" or partner in some other partnership firm "AX", credentials of A in propriety firm "P" or in other partnership firm "AX" earned after the date of becoming a partner of the firm AB shall not be added in partnership firm AB.[Ref: Foot note 13 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case a tenderer is LLP, the credentials of tenderer shall be worked out on above lines similar to a partnership firm.[Ref: Foot note 14 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

In case company A is merged with company B, then company B would get the credentials of company A also.[Ref: Foot note 15 under Para 10 of Annexure-I of IR GCC, April-2022, Part-I]

Whether the tenderers have carefully read the tender notice and tender document and ensured theirunderstanding of the requirements?

Whether the tenderer has verified that he/she meets the eligibility criteria specified in the tender notice as well as in the tender document?

Whether the tenderer has submitted Bid Security/Earnest MoneyDeposit of requisite values and validity as specified in NIT and inthe method and manner as stipulated under Clause 5 of IR GCC2022(Part-I), with correction slips updated up to date of closingof tender?As per modified provision of Para 5(1)(a) of Part-1 of GCC-2022 ( ACS: 11, dated 13.03.2026), the Bid Security for all works shall be 2% of the estimated cost pf the work, rounded off to the nearest Rs 100/-

Whether the tenderer has verified that the Bid Security, if submitted, as Bank Guarantee Bond is from a scheduled commercial bank of India and the same is as per Annexure- VIA of IR GCC-2022 (Part-I) and is valid for a period of 90 days beyond the bid validity period, as specified in the tender notice?

Whether the scanned copy of the Bank Guarantee hasbeen uploaded on e-Procurement Portal (IREPS) while applying to the tender?

Whether the tenderer has ensured that the original Bank Guarantee is delivered in person to the official nominated as indicated in the tender document before closing date for submission of bids ( i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids) : [Ref: Para 5(3)(ii) of Part-1 of GCC ( ACS 5, dated 20.10.2023]

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of the tendercondition that non submission of scanned copy of Bank Guarantee with the bid on e-tendering portal (IREPS) and/or non submission of original Bank Guarantee within the specified period shall lead to summary rejection of bid?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and undertakes to ensure that the details of the BG, physically submitted should match with the details available in the scanned copy and the data entered during bid submission time, failing which the bid will be rejected?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and ensures to comply that the Bank Guarantee is placed in an envelope, which shall be sealed? The envelope shall clearly bear the identification Bid for the ***** Project and shall clearly indicate the name and address of the Bidder. In addition, the Bid Due Date should be indicated on the right-hand top corner of the envelope?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and undertakes to ensure that the aforesaid envelope is addressed to the officer and address as mentioned in the tender document?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of tender condition that if the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, the Railway assumes no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the contents of the Bid submitted and consequent losses, if any, suffered by the Bidder?

Whether the tenderer has ensured that he/she has submitted a copy of certificate stating that all their statements/documents submitted along with bid are true and factual. Standard format of certificate to be submitted by the bidder is enclosed as Annexure-V ofIR GCC-2022 (Part-I)?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of the tender condition that non submission of Annexure-V by the bidder shall result in summarily rejection of his/their bid. It shall be mandatorily incumbent upon the tenderer to identify, state and submit the supporting documents duly self-attested/digitally signed by which they/he is qualifying the Qualifying Criteria mentioned in the Tender Document?

Whether the tenderer has ensured that scanned pdf copy duly signed of work completion certificates in support of fulfillment of Technical Eligibility Criteria and Similar Nature of Work, as specified in the tender notice and tender document have been correctly and comprehensively uploaded with the tender?

Whether the tenderer is aware of the tender conditionas contained under Note for Item 10.1 of IR GCC-2022(Part-I), which states as under: "Work experience certificate from private individual shall not be considered. However, in addition to work experience certificates issued by any Govt. Organization, work experience certificate issued by Public listed company having average annual turnover of Rs 500 crore and above in last 3 financial years excluding the current financial year, listed on National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange, incorporated/registered atleast 5 years prior to the date of closing of tender,shall also be considered provided the work experience certificate has been issued by a person authorized by the Public listed company to issue such certificates.""In case tenderer submits work experience certificate issued by public listed company, the tenderer shall also submit along with work experience certificate, the relevant copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received duly certified by Chartered Accountant, TDS certificates for all payments receivedand copy of final/last bill paid by company in supportof above work experience certificate."

Whether the tenderer has submitted the requisite information as per Annexure-VIB, as contained in IRGCC-2022 (Part-I) along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet in support of Financial Eligibility Criteria, as specified in the tender notice and tender document?

Whether the Audited Balance Sheet duly certified by the Chartered Accountant regarding contractual payments received in the past have been uploaded?

Whether the list of personnel/organization on hand and proposed to be engaged for the tendered work has been uploaded with the tender? Similarly, whether list of Plant & Machinery available on hand and proposed to be inducted and hired for the tendered work has been uploaded with the tender?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and understood the tender condition that in case of any information submitted by tenderer is found to be false,forged or incorrect at any time during process for evaluation of tenders, it shall lead to forfeiture of the tender Bid Security besides banning of business for a period of up to two years?

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and understood in case of any information submitted by tenderer is found to be false, forged or incorrect after the award of contract, the contract shall be terminated? Bid Security, Performance Guarantee and Security Deposit available with the railway shall be forfeited. In addition, other dues of the contractor, if any, under this contract shall be forfeited and agency shall be banned for doing business for a period of upto two years.

Whether the tenderer is clearly aware of and understood that non-compliance with any of the conditions set forth there in above is liable to result inthe tender being rejected?

Whether the tenderer has submitted document with the tender clearly specifying whether the tender is submitted on his own (Proprietary Firm) or on behalf of a Partnership Firm / Company / Joint Venture (JV) /Registered Society / Registered Trust / HinduUndivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) etc. The tenderer(s) shall enclose the attested copies of the constitution of their concern and copy of PAN Card along with their tender. Tender Documentsin such cases are to be signed by such persons as maybe legally competent to sign them on behalf of thefirm, company, association, trust or society, as the case may be?

Whether the tenderer has ensured that requisite documents as specified under Clause 14 (ii) of IRGCC-2022 (Part-I) have been uploaded with thetender in the prescribed method and manner?

Whether the tenderer has ensured that in case the tenderer whether sole proprietor / a company or a partnership firm / registered society / registered trust/ HUF / LLP etc. if they want to act through agent or individual partner(s), has submitted along with the tender, a copy of power of attorney duly stamped and authenticated by a Notary Public or by Magistrate infavor of the specific person whether he/they bepartner(s) of the firm or any other person, specifically authorizing him/them to sign the tender, submit the tender and further to deal with the Tender/ Contractup to the stage of signing the agreement except incase where such specific person is authorized for above purposes through a provision made in the partnership deed / Memorandum of Understanding /Article of Association /Board resolution, failing whichtender shall be summarily rejected?

Whether the tenderer is aware of and understood the tender condition that a separate power of attorney duly stamped and authenticated by a Notary Public or by Magistrate in Favour of the specific person whetherhe/they be partner(s) of the firm or any other person,shall be submitted after award of work, specifically authorizing him/them to deal with all other contractual activities subsequent to signing of agreement, if required?

Whether the tenderer is aware of and understood the tender condition as specified under Clause 16 of IRGCC-2022 (Part-I) in respect of 'Employment/Partnership etc. of Retired Railway Employee' and followed the same in case of it's applicability?

Whether the tenderer in case of being a Partnership Firm has carefully read, understood and followed the tender conditions as specified under Clause 18 of IRGCC-2022 (Part-I)?

Whether the tenderer has clearly specified whether the tender is submitted on his own (Proprietary Firm) or on behalf of a Partnership Firm / Company / Joint Venture (JV) / Registered Society / Registered Trust /Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc. Whether the tenderer has enclosed the attested copies of the constitution of their concern and copy of PAN Card along with their tender. Whether the Tender Documents in such cases have been signed by such persons as may be legally competent to sign them on behalf of the firm,company, association, trust or society, as the casemay be.

Whether the tenderer has checked with due diligence and care and ensured that all the relevant documents as mentioned under Chapter 3 of Section-2 of Tender Document (Vol-I) have been submitted properly and correctly along with the tender?

Whether the tenderer is aware of and noted the new para 16(4) (h) of Part-II of GCC (ACS: 11, dated 13.03.2026 , stipulating as under: If a tender is accepted on the quoted rates of bidder which is below the advertised tender value, an additional performance security shall be submitted by the bidder as below:Bid quoted in % of advertised cost Additional Performance GuaranteeBelow 0 - 5% (inclusive): : Nil Below 5% : 5%

Submission of cost of tender

Submission of Earnest money

Uploading of valid credential documents in support of technical as well as financial eligibility criterion.

Submission of Bank details, PAN Number

Submission of Complete Address of the tenderer.

Tenderers are required to submit their bank details i.e. Name of the Bank along with Bank Branch Code, Account Number, IFSC Code, and PAN Number.

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.