Supply of RDSO Compliant Dry River Sand for Locomotive Sandboxes

This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8141367, is being issued by the Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah, under the Department of Indian Railways and the Ministry of Railways. The tender seeks bids for the supply of dry, filtered, screened, medium coarse river sand. Crucially, this sand must conform strictly to RDSO Specification No. AAR-M-916-51, with a stipulated requirement of 0% clay content. This specific material is intended for the essential purpose of filling the sandboxes of locomotives. Bidders are advised that the bid submission window opens on 09-10-2026 at 6:46 PM and closes precisely on 30-10-2026 at 7:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹266,614.0 is required. This procurement represents a critical need for the operational efficiency and safety of Eastern Railway's locomotive fleet.