Request for Proposal ( RFP ) for Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 1x25kV Overhead equipmemt between Chinnasalem - Kalakkurichi in Salem division of Southern Railway on EPC Mode.
Ministry of Railways
6th Floor, Office of Chief Administrative officer No.183, EVR Periyar Road Chennai
Delivers to
Chennai
Overview
23 facts from the tenderMinistry of Railways published this works tender on eProcure on 7 Oct 2026, for Chennai. The estimated value is ₹12.2 Cr and the EMD is ₹24.4 L. It closes on 4 Feb 2027, 3:00 pm IST. Tender ID 92551729 · Ref EPCOHE-CN-DYCEE-26-27-246.
Timeline
- Published7 Oct 2026 · 4:10 pm
- Bidding startsin 102d 8h21 Jan 2027
- Closes4 Feb 2027 · 3:00 pm
Bidding
- Bid type
- Open/Advertised
- Contract type
- Works - General · Expenditure
- Tender type
- Open · EPC [ Single Stage ]
- Tendering section
- OHE WORKS
- Bidding system
- Two Packet System
- Bidding style
- Single Rate for Each Schedule
- Validity of offer
- 180 days
- Completion period
- 600 Days
- Tender document cost
- None
- JV / consortium
- JV allowed (up to 3 members), consortium allowed (up to 3 members)
- Ranking order
- Lowest to Highest
- Expenditure type
- Capital (Works)
- Pre-bid meeting
- 2 Nov 2026, 11:00 am
- Second pre-bid meeting
- 20 Nov 2026, 11:00 am
Buyer
- Inviting authority
- SR-CONST-HQ-ELECTRICAL/SOUTHERN RLY
- Organisation type
- Central Govt. Ministry/Department
- Product category
- Railway related Products
- Location
- Chennai
- Portal
- eProcure
- Inviting officer
- Chief Electrical Engineer, ConstructionSR-CONST-HQ-ELECTRICAL/SOUTHERN RLY
Important dates
- Published
- 7 Oct 2026, 4:10 pm IST
- Bidding starts
- 21 Jan 2027
- Closes
- 4 Feb 2027, 3:00 pm IST
Declarations by the buyer
- Complies with the Public Procurement (Make in India) Order 2017
- The tender inviting authority confirms this tender does not violate the GFR rules on procurement through GeM
- Bidders from a country sharing a land border with India must be registered with the competent authority
Schedule of work
2 items| Item | Quantity | Railways’ estimated rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Electrical | ₹5,04,675 | ||
| 1Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 1x25 kV Overhead equipment between Chinnasalem - Kalakkurichi in Salem division of Southern Railway | ₹12,13,03,878.56 | ||
| Total | ₹12,18,08,553.56 |
Bids quote a percentage above, below or at par with these rates · The total matches the advertised value.
Documents
7 files- PDFNotice inviting tenderviewNitPdf_5574608.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- PDFApproved Sectioning Diagram CEDESectioningDiagramCHSMKallakurichchiApprovedCEDE.pdfNo direct link in the notice; see the notice, page 7
- PDFApproved Wiring Diagram CEDEApprovedWiringdiagramCHSMKALAKbyCEDE.pdfNo direct link in the notice; see the notice, page 7
- PDFCEE approved Pegging PlanCEEApprovedPeggingPlanFinal.pdfNo direct link in the notice; see the notice, page 7
- PDFEPC Agreement DocumentEPCAgreementDocumentFinal07102026.pdfNo direct link in the notice; see the notice, page 7
- PDFRFP for EPC CHSM KALAKCEEApprovedRFPDocumentFinalwithAmendment4.pdfNo direct link in the notice; see the notice, page 7
- PDFAnnexure-V(A)Annexure-V(A).pdf (opens in a new tab)
Documents to submit
Commercial-Compliance
- Document required
APPENDIX-VIII -Pending Litigation as per Para 2.2.2.2
- Document required
APPENDIX-VII (BID SECURITY)/EMD,(REFER Para 1.2.4 of RFP) The Bidder shall furnish as part of its Bid, a Bid Security, referred to in Clause 1.2.4 here in above through [e- payment Gateway of Authority OR in form of Bank Guarantee from a Bank as performat at Appendix VII].
- Document required
ANNEXURE III TO APPENDIX IA - (FINACIAL CAPACITY OF THE BIDDER) (Refer clause 2.2.2.2, 2.2.2.8, 2.2.2.7 of RFP) The Bidder must establish the minimum Net Worth specified in Clause 2.2.2.2, and provide details as per format at Annex-III ofAppendix-IA.
- Document required
APPENDIX IB (LETTER COMPRISING THE FINANCIAL BID, (Para 2.1.4, 2.11 and 3.1.6 of RFP)-The Bid shall be furnished in the format exactly as per Appendix-IA & IB i.e. Technical Bid as per Appendix IA and Financial Bid as per Appendix IB and it shall besigned by the Bidder's. authorized signatory. The Bidder shall first upload all the project details as mentioned in Para No. 2.11.1 of RFP document.
- Document required
The accepted rates should be deemed to include all taxes direct or indirect including Income Tax leviable under Central/State or Local Bodies Act or Rules.
- Document optional
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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Technical-Compliances
- Document required
The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to the official nominated as indicated in the tender document before closing date for submission of bids (ie. excluding the last date of submission of bids).
- Document required
The contractor should have a valid electrical super grade (ESA Grade) electrical contractor license for working at EHT 110kV voltage level from the concerned statutory authority of any states of India and the Copy of the same should be uploaded with the tender offer. The electrical license should be in the name of the firm or in the name of any authorized person of the tenderer's firm. It must be ensured that the validity of electrical license should be valid during the entire contract period duly renewing at appropriate time for extending validity.
- Document required
The tenderer should upload certificate for verification of credentials enclosed as Annexure XII /Annexure V. Non submission of the certificate through online by the tenderer shall result in rejection of his/their offer.
- Document required
The contractor should have a valid Electrical Contract License for working in HT/EHT systems, having system voltage equal to or more than 25 kV, from the concerned statutory authority of any states of India. It must be ensured that the validity of electrical license should be valid during the entire contract period, duly renewing at appropriate time. The tenderer should submit a copy of license along with his offer. During offer submission, in case the validity of the Electrical license is expired, the copy of the license renewal application submitted to the concerned statutory authority shall be submitted along with the copy of the expired license and it will be considered for acceptance. However, if the contractor is having experience in Railway's 25KV OHE or PSI works (based on their submissions), his/her offer will be considered for acceptance based on a declaration stating that the license copy will be submitted before the start of the work and such declaration shall be uploaded in the required in place in IREPS. Such contractor shall avail and submit Electrical license copy before start of the work and the agreement will be signed only on receipt of copy of Electrical license. The electrical license should be in the name of the firm or in the name of any authorized person of the tenderer's firm or if the tenderer is hiring an Electrical licensee for supervising / overseeing this work, the copy of his Electrical license along an authorization letter for supervising / overseeing this work under his license shall be submitted.
- Document required
Brief particulars of the Project and for Schedule of Bidding process - Refer Clause 1.1,1.2 & 1.3 of RFP.
- Document required
LETTER COMPRISING THE TECHNICAL BID -APPENDIX IA -(Refer Clauses 2.1.4, 2.11 & 3.1.6) OF RFP
- Document required
LETTER COMPRISING THE FINANCIAL BID -APPENDIX IB -(Refer Clauses 2.1.4, 2.11 & 3.1.6) OF RFP
- Document required
APPENDIX IA -ANNEXURE -I DETAILS OF BIDDER
- Document required
APPENDIX IA - ANNEXURE-III - FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF THE BIDDER - (Refer Clauses 2.2.2.2, 2.2.2.8 & 2.2.2.7 of the RFP)
- Document required
APPENDIX IA -ANNEXURE-IV - DETAILS OF ELIGIBLE PROJECT((Refer to Clauses 2.2.2.1, 2.2.2.4 & 2.2.2.6 of the RFP)
- Document required
APPENDIX III -FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR LEAD MEMBER OF {CONSORTIUM/JOINT VENTURE} refer clause - 2.1.6. No
- Document required
Appendix - IV FORMAT FOR JOINT BIDDING AGREEMENT FOR {CONSORTIUM/JOINT VENTURE} refer cl-2.1.11
APPENDIX IA - ANNEXURE - II - TECHNICAL CAPACITY OF THE BIDDER (Refer Clauses 2.2.2.1, 2.2.2.4, 2.2.2.6 ) OF RFP
Physical Docs Mandatory Submission
- Document required
Physical Submission of all documents listed in clause no 2.11.2: Within 5 days from deadline of submission of bids
Custom
- Document required
Technical Details as mentioned in Cl. No. 3.5 - of Tender Document - Part 1
Eligibility
Special Financial Criteria
- Document required
Bidder shall have financial eligibility as referred in para 2.2 of REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ( RFP) DOCUMENT
Special Technical Criteria
- Document required
Bidder shall have financial eligibility as referred in para 2.2 of REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ( RFP ) DOCUMENT
Partnership firm/Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc.
Please submit a certificate in the prescribed format (please download the format from the link given below). Non submission of the certificate, or submission of certificate either not properly filled in, or in a format other than the prescribed format shall lead to summary rejection of your offer. ( Click here to download the Format of Self Certification)
Check each criterion against the tender notice before you bid.
Commercial conditions
- EMD
- ₹2,436,200
- Tender fee
- None
Terms & conditions
22 conditionsGeneral Instructions
The original Bank Guarantee should be 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)..
In case, submission of Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee, following shall be ensured:A scanned copy of the Bank Guarantee shall be uploaded on e-Procurement Portal (IREPS) while applying to the tender.
- The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to the official nominated as indicated in the tender document within 5 working days of deadline of submission of bids.
- 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.
- The Tender Security shall remain valid for a period of 90 days beyond the validity period for the Tender.
If the date of opening of tender is declared a holiday at a later date, the tenders will be opened on the next working day.
GST It may please be noted that the supplier of Goods and/or services for the said tender/agreement, would be subject to GST Act and rules as applicable from time to time.
Tenderer may please note that offers received without requisite/mandatory documents as mentioned above, will be considered as invalid tender and for which contractor shall have no claim on Railway.
The tenderer s may note that the Railway reserves its right to either accept or reject any Bid/s without assigning any reasons whatsoever and tenderer s shall have no claim s on this account.
IF THE TENDERER/S DELIBERATELY GIVES WRONG INFORMATION/ CREDENTIALS/DOCUMENTS IN HIS/THEIR TENDERS AND THEREBY CREATE S CIRCUMSTANCES FORACCEPTANCE OF HIS/THEIR TENDER, RAILWAY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT AT ANY STAGE, BESIDES, BANNING OF BUSINESS FOR FIVE YEARS ON ENTIRE IR
The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of the rules and regulations under the mines act and mineral rules and Indian Metallurgical rules and regulations of State/Central Govt. concerned as amended from time to time.
Tenderers shall hold the offer open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the date of opening of the tender
Bidder must submit Financial Bid and Technical Bid at E - procurement portal on or before the Bid due date. Bids received online shall be opened on the time as mentioned in the Key Information Table at clause 1.1.2 of RFP
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STUDY OF DRAWINGS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS The drawings for the works can be seen in the office of the Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer/OHE/CN/MS/ Southern Railway. It should be noted that these drawings are meant for general guidance only and Railway may suitably modify them during the execution of work according to the circumstances without making the Railways liable for any claims on account of such changes. If there is any variation between the description in the tender and the detailed plans, the Engineer-in-Charge will operate the correct description and his decision is final and binding on the tenderer/ Contractor. The Tenderer/Contractor is required to inspect the sites of works and acquaint himself with the site conditions, availability of approaches for transporting of men and materials, space and other factors relating to the works, availability of labour, electricity and water, etc., before quoting his rates. The extent of lead and lift involved in the execution of works and any difficulties involved in the execution of work should also be examined before formulating the rates for complete items of works described in the schedule. The Tender submitted will be deemed to have been made after such inspection
CORRIGENDUM NOTICE ON IREPS [I]Railway may modify the tender document by issuing online corrigendum through "www.ireps.gov.in" 15 days prior to the tender closing date. For the purpose of CORRIGENDUM in the tender, NIT period is splitted as under:
- ADVERTISEMENT PERIOD: The time during which all information pertaining to tender shall be available but offers cannot be submitted
- OFFER SUBMISSION PERIOD: 15 days prior to closing of tender, during which tenderers can submit their offer.
Tenderer(s) shall note that conditional/alternate offer will not be considered and will summarily be rejected, even though such condition makes them as the lowest tenderer.
Applicable for the tenders with eligibility criteria The offer of Tenderer(s) who do not enclose Work Experience Certificate & Financial eligibility Certificate with requisite details, and supporting documents along with their Tender to establish their credentials shall be summarily rejected, even though they are working contractors or contractors on approved list.
Railway reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the documents/information furnished.
APPENDIX IA -ANNEXURE-V -STATEMENT OF LEGAL CAPACITY
APPENDIX IA -ANNEXURE-VI GUIDELINES OF THE DEPARTMENTOF DISINVESTMENT (refer clause - 1.2.1)
Appendix-II - FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR SIGNING OF BID (refer Cl-2.1.5)
The offer shall be evaluated only from the certificates/documents submitted along with the tender offer.
Special Conditions
"The eligible and successful tenderer shall procure PQR as per RDSO standard No. IS/RDSO-TI/0002:2023(or latest), from the firms either having prior supply experience of similar equipment to PSUs/Railways/Metro/State Utilities or have successfully cleared the Capacity-cum-Capability assessment(CCA) by RDSO as on the date of tender opening. However, supply commence only after successful prototype testing by RDSO".
Custom
Full name of Sole Proprietorship/ Partnership firm/ Company/ JV/Society (as the case may be)
Bidder declarations (20)
Undertakings
I/We also agree to keep this tender open for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the date fixed for opening the same and in default thereof I/We will be liable for forfeiture of my/our BID SECURITY.
I/We agree that until a formal agreement is prepared and executed, acceptance of this tender shall constitute a binding contract between us subject to modifications as may be mutually agreed to between us and indicated in the letter of acceptance of my/our offer for this work.
I/ We have visited the works site and I / We am / are aware of the site conditions.
DECLARATION I/We have examined and have no reservations to the Tender documents, including Addenda/Corrigenda issued by the Railway;
DECLARATION I/We declare that I/We am/are not banned from doing business with Railways;
DECLARATION I/We declare that I/We are not sister concerns/allied partners who were individuals or firms or partners of firms banned from doing business with Railways
I/We understand that no post-tender correspondence will be entertained, however, if any clarification is required by the Railway, the same will be sought from the tenderer. Also, I/Weare aware that any Certificate/ Documents offered after the tender opening shall not be given any credit and shall not be considered.
I/We hereby Confirm that the rates, rebates and/or other financial terms, if any, quoted by us in the relevant fields of the Financial Bid page will only be the ruling terms for deciding theinter-se ranking, and any such condition having financial repercussions, if quoted by us anywhere else including attached documents shall not be considered for deciding inter-se ranking.
After opening of tender, any document/credential pertaining to technical ,financial eligibility and available bid capacity, constitution of firm etc. shall neither be asked nor be entertained/considered under any circumstances and no claim or representation whatsoever from the tenderer in this regardshall be entertained. However Railway reserves the right to ask for any clarification on the documents/credentials already submitted by the tenderer along with the offer.
Each page of the tender document will be deemed to be treated as signed/accepted by the tenderer(s) or such person(s) on his/their behalf who is/are legally authorized to sign for him/them.
Certifications
I/we the tenderer (s) am/are signing this document after carefully reading the contents.
I/We the tenderer(s) also accept all the conditions of the tender and have signed all the pages in confirmation thereof.
I/we hereby declare that I/we have downloaded the tender documents from Indian Railway website www.ireps.gov.in . I/we have verified the content of the document from the website and there is no addition, no deletion or no alteration to the content of the tender document. In case of any discrepancy noticed at any stage i.e. evaluation of tenders, execution of work or final payment of the contract, the master copy available with the railway Administration shall be final and binding upon me/us.
I/we declare and certify that I/we have not made any misleading or false representation in the forms, statements and attachments in proof of the qualification requirements.
I/We also understand that my/our offer will be evaluated based on the documents/credentials submitted along with the offer and same shall be binding upon me/us.
I/We declare that the information and documents submitted along with the tender by me/us are correct and I/we are fully responsible for the correctness of the information and documents, submitted by us.
I/we certify that I/we the tenderer(s) is/are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of Govt. of India from participation in tender on the date of submission of bids, either in individual capacity or as a HUF/ member of the partnership firm/LLP/JV/Society/Trust.
I/we understand that if the contents of the certificate submitted by us are found to be forged/false at any time during process for evaluation of tenders, it shall lead to forfeiture of the Bid Security and may also lead to any other action provided in the contract including banning of business for a period of upto two year. Further, I/we and all my/our constituents understand that my/our offer shall be summarily rejected.
I/we also understand that if the contents of the certificate submitted by us are found to be false/forged at any time after the award of the contract, it will lead to termination of the contract, along with forfeiture of Bid Security/Security Deposit and Performance guarantee and may also lead to any other action provided in the contract including banning of business for a period of upto two year.
I/We have read the clause regarding restriction on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India and certify that I am/We are not from such a country or, if from such a country, have been registered with the competent Authority. I/We hereby certify that I/we fulfil all the requirements in this regard and am/are eligible to be considered (evidence of valid registration by the competent authority is enclosed)
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