Supply of RDSO-Compliant 12V 7Ah Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries for Railway Coach Emergency Lighting

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The Ministry of Railways, through its STORES/SOUTH WESTERN RLY department, located at Zonal Head Quarters, East Block, First Floor, Gadag Road, Hubli, invites competitive bids for an open and advertised tender (Reference No. 45261495A) for the procurement of critical railway-related goods. This tender specifically seeks qualified suppliers for 12 V, 7 AH sealed maintenance-free lead-acid batteries, designated for use in the emergency lighting systems of both AC and Non-AC coaches. Bidders must ensure that all supplied batteries strictly adhere to the technical specifications outlined in RDSO Drawing No. RDSO/ PE/SK/TL/0180 - 2016 (Rev.0) (sheet 1 & 2) and RDSO specification No. RDSO /PE / SPEC/ AC/ 0180-2016 (Rev.0), with accepted manufacturers limited to M/s. Exide, TAFE (AMCO), Amararaja, or HBL. A refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 60810 is required to participate, though no Tender Fee will be charged. The bid submission period commences on 11-Jun-2026 at 01:50 PM, with the final deadline for submission and subsequent bid opening scheduled for 10-Aug-2026 at 10:30 AM. All deliveries are expected to be made to Hubli.