LOWER SPRING BEAM

Tendered item is reserved for procurement from ICF approved sources for ICF Item ID: 2300037. Approval status shall be reckoned as on the date of tender closing and not thereafter, unless it is a case of removal/ suspension/ banning. Minimum 80% of the net procurable quantity shall be ordered on the vendors appearing as Approved vendor in ICF vendor directory. Vendors appearing as Developmental vendor in ICF vendor directory will be considered up to a maximum of 20% of NPQ.However, this is subject to a condition that rates of developmental vendors are lower than the rates of vendors eligible for regular orders.

Procurement from (OEMs) manufacturers or authorized agent/dealer: A] Either OEM should quote directly or OEM can authorize and give Tender Specific Authorizationto its Agent / dealer to quote on their behalf. B] The authorized dealer should submit valid tender specific authorization, along with the offer, failing which their offer will be summarily rejected. C] Authorized dealer should mention name of Manufacturer along with complete address for inspection of material at OEM Premises D) Traders/Authorized Dealers/ Agents are not eligible to avail the benefits, extended to MSEs under the Public Procurement Policy. E) Authorised agent quoting on behalf of a manufacturer will not be exempted from remitting Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) / Security Deposit (SD), owing to any of the exemptions applicable to the manufacturer represented by them

Where there are not more than three Indian suppliers categorized as Approved Vendor for a particular item, developmental vendors can be considered for placement of bulk order without any quantity restrictions. However, while considering such vendors, factors includingpast performance,capacity, delivery requirements,quantity under procurement, nature of item, outstanding order load etc. shall be considered in a transparent manner, subject to rates being reasonable. Quantity allocation among eligible vendors shall be based on pre- decided tender criteria.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): As per clause 0500 of INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS FOR ELECTRONIC TENDERS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER indigenous purchase version -14of June 2024 or latest with all corrigendums and amendments, if any. issued before the tender closing.

In case of suspected cartel formation by approved sources or in case the rates available fromapproved source/sources are adjudged unreasonably high, the purchaser reserves the right to place order on firms outside the approved vendors list, without any restriction.

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 shall be carried out by Third party Agency as per annexure attached.Inspection place is to be indicated by tenderer with complete address.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1) The inter-se-position of all offers received will be decided item wise/consignee wise revised spl.conditions of tender. 2) Firm should offer their quotation consignee wise and also deliver the quantity consignee wise as per delivery schedule mentioned in tender condition. Offers for delivery location/schedule other than tender condition are likely to be passed over

FOR: In case of road delivery, the date of delivery at destination [consignee's end] shall only betreatedas delivery date irrespective of F.O.R./ F.O.T. condition mentioned elsewhere in the contract /tender. Firm must quote FREE at destination rates, movement by road only, clearly indicating transport charges.Railway reserve the right to Passover such offer.

NEFT/RTGS Payment : Applicable As per clause 2900 Instructions to Tenderers and General Conditions (Indigenous), June 2024 attached with the Tender.

GOODS AND SERVICE TAX : Applicable as per Para 0906 of Instructions to Tenderers and General Conditions of Tender Indigenous Version 14 of June 2024 attached with tender.

MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES(MSE) : Applicable as per Para 1700 of Instructions to Tenderers and General Conditions of Tender Indigenous Version 14 of June 2024 attached with tender

LD CLAUSE: Liquidated Damage (LD) shall be levied @ 1/2% (half percent) of the price of the store per week or part of the week during which delivery is accepted and the upper limit for recovery of Liquidated Damages in Supply Contracts is 10 Percent of value of contract irrespective of delays, unless otherwise provided, specifically in the contract

SECURITY DEPOSIT (SD): Applicable as per Para 600 of Instructions to Tenderers and General Conditions of Tender Indigenous Version 14 of June 2024 attached with tender.

LAND BORDER CONDITION (A): Attention of the bidders is drawn to Special conditions regardingrestrictions on procurement from a tenderer (bidder) of a country, which shares a land border withIndia, attached with this tender. Bidders should note that compliance to LAND BORDER CONDITION (B) of this tender schedule is mandatory. Bidders are required to attach evidence of valid registration, if applicable to them. Non-compliance shall result in summary rejection of their offer. Any false declaration and non-compliance of the above would be a ground for immediate termination of the contract and further legal action in accordance with the laws.

LAND BORDER CONDITION (B): "I have read and understood Special conditions regarding restrictions on procurement from a tenderer (bidder) of a country, which shares a land border withIndia, attached with this tender. I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or, if fromsuch a country, has been registered, with the Competent Authority. I hereby certify that this bidder fulfils all requirements in this regard and is eligible to be considered. Where applicable, evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached.

Warranty as per 17.531.100.03 Amendment No. 1 of June 19

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

Delivery: The delivery period shall be reckoned from the date of issue of PO /Letter of Advance Acceptance/ Letter of Acceptance as the case may be

Special Instructions:Technical and commercial deviations, if any, must be quoted in relevant column specified while submitting the bid. Any deviation in offer quoted anywhere else in the tender or in uploadeddocuments, shall be ignored and contract shall be placed after ignoring such deviations , which will be binding on the firm.

Single use plastic: Firm to note that single use plastic should not be used in packing, if material tobe supplied otherwise it will be rejected. Collection of non-biodegradables old waste after successful delivery of the product/material fromconsignee place will be arranged by the supplier.

Special Packing Condition:- 1. Suppliers shall ensure that exposed metal parts are protected against Rust / Corrosion during transit and storage with easily Removable Rust/corrosion protectant as per RCF Specification No. MD 44121 dated 19.04.2011 (Para-I). 2. The item is to be then properly wrapped in Biodegradable transparent plastic sheet separately and separated with corrugated paper, so that it should not rub during transportation. 3. The packing shall be such that its surface shall be properly protected against rubbing, impact, or scratches with each other during any mode of transportation, e.g. wagon, truck, trailers, etc. 4. The item should be packed in a wooden box prepared by the firm suitable for said items. The items should be separated by using suitable eco-friendly cushioning material to avoid rubbing. The packing shall be such that transit damage, if any, shall be at the cost of the supplier until unloading in the shell depot. 5. Each wooden box should have an identification showing P.O. no., description, drawing no./ spec., quantity, firm's name & address and dispatch details