Ensuring Rail Integrity: Comprehensive USFD Testing of Railway Tracks and Welds

Work Description - For Complete Deion And Other Details, Please Refer To Tender

The Ministry of Railways, specifically the South Central Railway Headquarters (SCR HQ-ENGG) located in Secunderabad, has issued an Open/Advertised Tender (Reference Number: GMWSCBSCAN2026-2701) under the "Goods" category for a critical infrastructure service. This tender invites qualified entities to undertake the comprehensive Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (USFD) testing of running rails and welds, excluding flange testing, across various railway components including level crossings, lead portions of points and crossings, and scabbed rail testing. The work, which will be performed using the Need Based Concept (NBC) method under live traffic conditions, requires strict adherence to IR's USFD manual and specifications, including the latest correction slips and related instructions, encompassing defect marking, daily reporting, and data storage. Prospective bidders are advised that an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 893,200 is required, while there is no Tender Fee. The tender documents became available for download and bid submission commenced on July 4, 2026, at 11:40 AM, with both document download and bid submission closing on July 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter on July 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM. For complete details and specifications, all interested parties must refer to the full tender document.