Electric Locomotive Roof Insulator Maintenance: Cleaning and Silicon Oil Application for Northern Railway Jammu Division

This tender invitation, issued by the Northern Railway, a constituent of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8178833, seeks proposals for the critical maintenance and servicing of electric locomotives. Specifically, the tender pertains to the "Custom Bid for Services - Cleaning of Roof Insulators and Supply and Application of Silicon Oil on Roof Insulators of 3600 Electric Locomotives at RSO Outpits Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra over Jammu Division for a Period of Four (04) Months." This contract is essential for ensuring the optimal operational efficiency and longevity of the electric locomotive fleet managed by the Northern Railway. The bidding process commences on 19-10-2026 at 1:01 PM and concludes on 09-11-2026 at 3:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 21,110.0 is required from all prospective bidders. The scope of work includes both the meticulous cleaning of roof insulators and the subsequent supply and application of silicon oil, a crucial step in protecting these components from environmental degradation and ensuring reliable electrical performance across 3600 locomotives situated at the RSO Outposts in Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, within the Jammu Division, for a duration of four months.