Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes for Railway Bogie Frame Repair

This tender, issued by the Ministry of Railways (a Central Government Ministry/Department) through the Office of the SMM Diesel Depot Alambagh Lucknow, specifically by DSL/AMV/NORTHERN RLY, pertains to the procurement of STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES for the welding of manganese steel liners to bogie frames. The technical specifications for these electrodes are detailed as per RDSO IRS Class M-5, IRS - M 28/12, IS 5206 / 2003, Code E 18.8Mn R26, requiring a stainless steel core wire with 18 percent Cr, 8 percent Ni, and 5 percent Mn, in a size of 4.0 mm diameter by 350 mm length. This procurement falls under the "Goods" category, specifically within "Railway related Products," and is designated as an Open/Advertised tender. The tender reference number is 53261047A. Key dates for prospective bidders include the document download and bid submission period commencing on 09-Oct-2026 at 04:39 PM and concluding on 02-Nov-2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid opening date is also scheduled for 02-Nov-2026 at 11:00 AM. There is no tender fee, however, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2010 is required. While the location is listed as New Delhi, applicants are advised to refer to the tender document for complete details on the work description and other pertinent information.