Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has invited bids for the supply of materials required to establish a solar electric vehicle charging point for battery-operated platform trucks. The limited indigenous tender, identified as Tender No. DB265594, has been issued by Dy.CMM/DBRT on behalf of the President of India. The procurement process will be conducted electronically through the Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS), with manual submissions not being accepted.
The tender was published on August 22, 2026, at 13:48 Hrs, while the deadline for submission of bids is August 26, 2026, at 11:30 Hrs. Bids will remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. The tender does not require an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), and there is no tender document fee. The primary schedule does not separately specify a Performance Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit, although standard contractual provisions relating to damages will apply in case of failure to meet obligations.
The procurement involves a single non-stock item set intended for the Senior Section Engineer (SSE/EMWS/DBWS) of Northeast Frontier Railway in Assam. The selected supplier will be required to begin delivery immediately after the contract is issued and complete the supply within seven days. The supplied materials will carry a warranty of 30 months from the date of delivery. Payment will be made at 100% after the materials are received, accepted and successfully applied.
Eligibility conditions require preference to manufacturers or their authorized agents that have successfully completed at least one similar order equivalent to 20% or more of the tender quantity during the previous five financial years. Other vendors demonstrating verified manufacturing capability may be considered for developmental orders of up to 20% of the procurable quantity.
Bidders must possess valid GST registration and comply with the Government of India’s Public Procurement (Make in India) policy. They are also required to submit a self-certified declaration confirming the truthfulness of the information provided, as prescribed under Annexure-I.
The tender highlights Indian Railways’ efforts to support cleaner and more sustainable operations by introducing solar-powered charging infrastructure for battery-operated equipment used at railway facilities.
