South East Central Railway Foam Concentrate for Mechanical Foam Fire Fighting IS 4989 (Q3) Tender 2026
Bid Publish Date
25-Oct-2026, 9:17 pm
Bid End Date
06-Nov-2026, 11:00 am
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
Organization: South East Central Railway (Indian Railways). Product: Foam concentrate for producing mechanical foam for fire fighting (V2) conforming to IS 4989 (Q3). Scope: Supply of Foaming concentrate; price bid includes all cost components. Delivery/Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable per ATC. Experience: Bidder or OEM must have 1 year of government/PSU supply experience with similar products; include relevant contracts. OEM Authorization: Required if bidder is an authorized distributor; provide OEM certificate with contact details. Dynamic Quantity Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during procurement and contract currency.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standard: IS 4989 (Q3) for foam concentrates used in mechanical foam fire fighting systems.
- Product Context: Foam concentrate intended for producing mechanical foam; category implies fire-fighting readiness rather than maintenance or auxiliary services.
- Inspection: Post-receipt inspection by consignee; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable.
- Scope: Supply of Goods only; no service component included in bid price.
- Support: Bidder/OEM must provide a dedicated toll-free service number and an escalation matrix for service support.
- Documentation: OEM authorization if applicable; proof of one-year govt/PSU supply experience; GST and PAN compliance guidance as appropriate.
Terms & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% at contract award and during the contract at contracted rates. Delivery time adjustments follow a calculated formula with a minimum of 30 days.
- GST: GST applicability to be determined by bidder; purchaser reimburses as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower, within quoted GST.
- Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar foam concentrates to central/state govt or PSUs for at least 1 year prior to bid opening; submit copies of contracts.
- Authorization: If submitting as authorized distributor, include OEM authorization with full contact details.
- Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandatory.
- Delivery & Payment: Delivery terms are tied to contract; scope is goods-only; payment terms not specified in available data.
Key Specifications
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Product/service names: Foam concentrate for mechanical foam fire fighting
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Quantities: Not disclosed (tender allows up to 25% quantity variation; quantity specifics not provided)
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Estimated value: Not disclosed
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Experience: Minimum 1 year govt/PSU supply experience with similar products
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Quality/standards: IS 4989 (Q3) compliance for foam concentrates
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Certification: OEM authorization if applicable; post-receipt inspection by consignee
Terms & Conditions
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Option to adjust quantity up to 25% at contract placement and during currency
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Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not applicable
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One-year govt/PSU supply experience required; provide contract copies as evidence
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OEM authorization required for distributors; provide complete contact details
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GST applicability to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or lower rate
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
GST reimbursement will follow actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower) as per quoted GST; no fixed payment schedule specified in available data.
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period adjustments permitted under the 25% option clause; additional time formula applied with minimum 30 days unless original period exceeds 30 days.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated in available terms; penalties, if any, would be defined in ATC or contract copy not provided here.
Bidder Eligibility
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Must have supplied foam concentrates or similar fire-fighting chemicals to govt/PSU for at least 1 year
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OEM authorization required if bidding as distributor
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Post-receipt inspection rights exercised by consignee; compliance with IS 4989 (Q3)
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
400
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
20 %
Experience Required
1 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
FOAM CONCENTRATE FOR PRODUCING MECHANICAL FOAM FOR FIRE FIGHTING (V2) Conforming to IS 4989 (Q3)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Bilaspur
Delivery Pincodes
495004
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indra Mohan Kumar | 495004,DRM Complex, SECR, Bilaspur | Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh | 495004 | 400 | 30 | - |
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Documents 3
GeM-Bidding-10079544.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates showing supply of similar foam concentrates to govt/PSU (minimum 1 year prior to bid opening)
OE/MOE authorisation or OEM authorization letter (if bidder is an authorized distributor)
Contract copies or Purchase Orders from govt/PSU suppliers for similar products
Technical bid documents demonstrating IS 4989 (Q3) compliance (if available)
Financial statements and/or bank statements to demonstrate financial capability
Any existing quality certificates or certifications relevant to foam concentrates (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about CHHATTISGARH tender market
How to bid for SECR foam concentrate tender in India 2026
Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including 1 year govt/PSU supply experience and OEM authorization if bidding as distributor. Prepare GST, PAN, and financials, plus post-receipt inspection readiness. Ensure IS 4989 (Q3) compliance and submit contract copies from prior govt projects.
What documents are required for foam concentrate tender in SECR
Submit: GST certificate, PAN, OEM authorization (if applicable), experience certificates showing govt/PSU supply in the last year, contract copies, financial statements, and technical compliance details for IS 4989 (Q3). Include post-receipt inspection readiness statement.
What are the technical standards for foam concentrate SECR tender
Technical standard required is IS 4989 (Q3) for foam concentrates used in mechanical foam fire fighting. Bidders must demonstrate IS 4989 (Q3) conformity and provide OEM certificates if bidding as authorized distributors.
When is the delivery timeframe for SECR foam tender
Delivery terms allow an extended period via the 25% option clause; the additional time is calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
What is the EMD amount for the SECR foam tender
EMD details are not provided in the available data; bidders should monitor the official tender documents for EMD amount and payment method (DD/online) as per buyer terms.
What are the post-receipt inspection requirements for SECR tender
Post-receipt inspection will be conducted at the consignee site after materials arrive; pre-dispatch inspection is not applicable unless ATC specifies otherwise. Ensure readiness to cooperate during inspection.
What support and contact details must bidders provide for SECR
Bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free service number and an escalation matrix for service support; OEM must supply full contact details including name, designation, address, email, and phone.