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Electricity Department Government Of Puducherry 9KV/5KA Lightning Arrester Tender Puducherry 2026

Bid Publish Date

06-Aug-2026, 9:48 am

Bid End Date

14-Sep-2026, 11:00 am

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Issue06-Aug-2026, 9:48 am
Corrigendum07-Sep-2026
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Tender Overview

The Electricity Department Government Of Puducherry seeks supply of 200 Nos. of 9 KV / 5 KA Lightning Arrester with Clamp for outdoor, upright mounting. The unit is a single-pole distribution type, gapless, zinc oxide surge arresters rated for nominal system voltage 11 KV, 3 Phase, 50 Hz with solidly earthed neutral, suitable up to 10,000 feet altitude. Delivery involves ambient outdoor installation hardware including galvanized brackets (≥3 mm). The supplier must furnish a Routine test certificate with the supply and ensure compliance with IEC 99-4 latest amendments or applicable IS standards. The contract provisions include a quantity variation clause up to 25% (increase/decrease) at the original contracted rates. The package is tendered by Puducherry Electricity Department, MRT & MMC, with acceptance protocol requiring CRAC within 30 days after PRC or commissioning. This procurement targets a standardized, field-ready arrester solution with robust outdoor endurance and easy installation, focusing on reliability for high-altitude operations. The tender includes explicit option and delivery-period rules to manage quantity adjustments during contract execution.

Key differentiators include IEC/IS conformity, outdoor hermetic sealing, and mandatory CRAC-based acceptance, ensuring performance before final payment.

Key Specifications

    • Product name: 9 KV / 5 KA Lightning Arrester with Clamp
    • Quantity: 200 units
    • Standards: IEC 99-4 latest amendments; applicable IS standards
    • Cable/ mounting: galvanized brackets ≥ 3 mm
    • Environment: outdoor, altitude up to 10,000 feet
    • Nominal voltage: 11 KV (3 phase, 50 Hz)
    • Enclosure: hermetically sealed PETTI coated porcelain container

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying high-voltage arresters or similar distribution equipment

  • Ability to furnish Routine Test Certificates and OEM authorizations

  • Financial capacity to support supply of 200 units and potential quantity variation up to 25%

Tender Data

Bid Details

Quantity

200

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Bid Validity

180 (Days)

Bid Type

Service

Evaluation

Total value wise evaluation

Inspection Required

No

RA Qualification Rule

H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination

Tech Clarification Time

2 Days

Preference & Exemptions

EMD Required

No

MII Purchase Preference

No

MSE Purchase Preference

No

Bid Splitting Applied

No

Requirements

OEM Avg. Turnover

3

Past Performance

50 %

Experience Required

3 Year (s)

Arbitration Clause

No

Mediation Clause

No

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

9KV / 5KA Lightning Arrester

Advisory Bank

State Bank of India

ePBG Percentage

5%

ePBG Duration (Months)

24

Payment Timelines

Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

45

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Pondicherry

Delivery Pincodes

605005

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
R Pandian605005,NSC BOSE SALAI PUDUCHERRYPondicherryPuducherry60500520045-

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ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT

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Documents 4

GeM-Bidding-9702554.pdf

Main Document

Other Documents

OTHER

Other Documents

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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Authority & Contact

Organization

Electricity Department Government Of Puducherry

Office Name

Head Office, Puducherry

Grievance Contact

[email protected]

Corrigendum Updates

3 Updates
#1

Update

07-Sep-2026

Extended Deadline

14-Sep-2026, 5:30 am

Opening Date

15-Sep-2026, 5:30 am

#2

Update

31-Aug-2026

Extended Deadline

07-Sep-2026, 5:30 am

Opening Date

07-Sep-2026, 6:00 am

#3

Update

24-Aug-2026

Extended Deadline

31-Aug-2026, 5:30 am

Opening Date

31-Aug-2026, 6:00 am

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar lightning arrester supply

4

Financial statements (last 3 years) or turn-over proof

5

EMD/Security deposit (as applicable by local guidelines)

6

Technical compliance certificates demonstrating IEC IS conformity

7

OEM authorization/authorisation for the product

8

Routine test certificates for supplied equipment

9

CRAC process documentation (post-installation acceptance)

10

Any other documents specifically requested in the T&C

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about PUDUCHERRY tender market

How to bid for the 9KV/5KA arrester tender in Puducherry 2026

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and experience certificates along with OEM authorizations and Routine Test Certificates. Ensure compliance with IEC 99-4 latest amendments and IS standards. Include CRAC-ready installation plans and confirm capability to deliver 200 units with option to scale by 25%. Delivery timelines depend on the original delivery order.

What documents are required for the Puducherry lightning arrester tender 2026

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, three-year financial statements, experience certificates for similar supplies, OEM authorization for the arrester, Routine Test Certificates, and installation/commissioning proof. Also provide CRAC documentation for post-installation acceptance and any bid-specific forms requested.

What are the technical standards for the 9KV arresters in this bid

Arrester products must conform to IEC 99-4 (latest amendments) and applicable IS standards. Suppliers should provide Routine Test Certificates and evidence of conformity to outdoor installation requirements, including hermetically sealed porcelain enclosures and zinc oxide material performance.

What is the acceptance criterion after installation for Puducherry equipment

Acceptance is via Consignee Receipt and Acceptance Certificate (CRAC) issued within 30 days from PRC or completion of installation and commissioning, confirmed after quantity verification, manufacturer test certificates, and successful performance checks on site.

What is the quantity variation clause for this tender

The purchaser may alter the ordered quantity by up to 25% of the bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at the contracted rates, requiring recalculated delivery periods with a minimum 30 days extension.

What delivery and installation details are required for the arrester

Delivery must cover outdoor upright mounting with galvanized brackets (≥3 mm). Installation should ensure proper earthing of the neutral, with all necessary accessories included, and adherence to altitude-related performance criteria up to 10,000 feet.

What is the location and organization for this Puducherry tender 2026

The procurement is by the Electricity Department, Government of Puducherry, under the MRT & MMC division, for 9 KV / 5 KA Lightning Arresters intended for outdoor distribution systems in Puducherry.

What are the payment and penalties for non-performance

Specific payment terms are not disclosed in the readily available data; bidders should anticipate standard procurement terms with performance-based clauses. Ensure compliance with CRAC timing and verify any late-delivery penalties as per general government tender norms.