National Fertilizers Limited
(A Government of India Undertaking)
Sibian Road, Bathinda – 151 003 (INDIA)
Phone: 2760912(Direct), 2270261, 2760262(PBX): Fax: 0164-2270463, 2760270
E.mail: sksarin@nfl.co.in;spandey@nfl.co.in;skmangla@nfl.co.in
Ref. No. NFB/PUR/SC-143089/
Dated: 12.02.2015
M/s
Dear Sirs,
Sealed offers are invited under “TWO PARTS BID SYSTEM” for the following:Sr.
No.
1.
Description of material
FABRICATION
OF
MULTI
PURPOSE
FIRE
TENDERS ON TATA/ASHOK LEYLAND CHASSIS. CHASIS IS
ALSO TO BE PROCURED BY THE PARTY IN THE NAME OF NFL
UNITS AS PER DETAILS (ENCLOSED
SEPARATELY)ANNEXURE-1,
ACCESSORIES AS APPENDIX-A OF ANNEXURE-1 AND SPARES AS
Quantity
03 Nos
APPENDIX-B OF ANNEXURE-I.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1.
The vendor should have supplied at least 05 (five) Foam Fire Tenders of similar
type in last three years as on 31.10.2014.
2.
The vendor should have their own manufacturing and test bench facilities.
3.
Average financial turn over during the last three financial years shall be
Rs.37 lakhs.

Similar type/work means , the vendors shall have experience to supply various
types of fire fighting Heavy Vehicles/Fire Tenders/multi-purpose Fire Tenders.

Documentary evidence in support of the above must be submitted.

Vendors must fulfill the above “Eligibility Criteria” failing which their offers shall
not be considered.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1.0.0
1.1.0
1.1.1
1.2.0
SUBMISSION OF TENDER
No oral, telephonic, fax, telegraphic or E.mail tenders will be entertained.
For tenders received in unsealed/ stapled / open condition or without superscription, resulting
in opening of tender before due date, the risk and responsibility of losing confidentiality shall
rest with the tenderer.
In case tenders are delivered through personal / private courier after tender opening, same shall
be termed as LATE OFFER and hence shall be REJECTED. The tenders may preferably be
sent through Speed Post/Regd post.
1.2.1
Bidders shall enclosed DD amounting to Rs.1100/- towards the cost of
Documents alongwith quotation.
1.3.0
Tender shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, duly super scribed as „Tender No.
NFB/PUR/SC/143089 Dated 12.02.2015 for Fabrication of Multi-purpose Fire Tenders on
Tata/Ashok Leyland Chassis & other Accessories & spares, DUE ON 23.02.2015 containing
two separate sealed envelopes therein as follows (Both sealed envelopes must be clearly superscribed with the name of the tenderer).
In the first envelope, tenderer will submit EMD, Technical Specifications, Commercial terms
and conditions, Excise Duty, Sales Tax, Service Tax Freight, Delivery Period, documents
pertaining to eligibility criteria etc. One set of this tender document duly signed on each page,
as token of acceptance of all terms & conditions shall also be submitted. A copy of unpriced
but signed Annexure –I indicating rates of applicable taxes and duties , if any , must be
enclosed with part -I bid. This envelope shall be super scribed “PART-I (TECHNO
COMMERCIAL BID)”.
Second envelope will contain the „Price Bid‟ in the Proforma (Annexure - II ) on tenderer‟s
letterhead, duly signed by tenderer and must be submitted. All the columns of Performa of
Price Bid must be filled up. This envelope shall be superscribed as “PART-II (PRICE BID)”.
THE RATES QUOTED MUST BE ON F.O.R. NFL BATHINDA/NANGAL/VIJAIPUR ,
STORES BASIS.
The rates quoted should be written clearly in figures as well as in words, free from any
cuttings, addition, erasing or in different ink etc. Overwriting of the rates shall be avoided and
the overwriting/cuttings etc., if any, must be signed by the tenderer.
The total landed rate(s) including Transportation Charges will remain firm till the complete
execution of the order except for revision in rate(s) on account of revision in Excise Duty
and/or Sales Tax, which shall be borne by NFL.
No condition or deviation should be mentioned by the tenderer in price bid. Offers where party
has mentioned any condition or deviation in price bid shall be liable to be ignored without any
further reference.
Octroi/Entry Tax at Bathinda/Nangal (Punjab) /Vijaipur(MP), if any, will be to NFL account.
Transit insurance from your warehouse to our warehouse will be arranged by you.
Tender shall be submitted by 12.30 hrs. on 23rd February-2015. No tender after the specified
time and date will be accepted. NFL will not be responsible for any postal delays/loss.
PART-I containing Techno-Commercial Bid as per Para 1.3.1 of the tender will be opened at
15.30 hrs. on 23rd February-2015 in the presence of tenderers or their accredited
representatives, who wish to be present.
PART-II (Price Bid) shall be opened subsequently subject to acceptance of TechnoCommercial Bid. Opening date will be intimated to tenderers who are found technically &
commercially acceptable to NFL.
The tenderers must accept the terms and conditions stipulated in NIT failing which the offer is
liable to be rejected at the sole discretion of NFL. NFL however, may at its sole discretion
accept offers having deviation to NIT terms and conditions by adopting the loading criteria as
per Attached Annexure - . All loadings shall be on CIF/(Import)/Ex-works(Domestic )basis.
Parties registered with NSIC under single point registration are exempted from submission of
EMD and accorded waiver of Security Deposit up to monetary limit for which the unit is
registered. Parties claiming above concession under NSIC should submit copy of single point
registration certification.
In case, due to some unforeseen circumstances, the date of receiving/opening of the tender
happens to be a holiday/closed day, the tender will be received and opened on the next working
day.
Only one tender is to be submitted by one tenderer.
NFL will have the right to issue addendum to tender documents to clarify, amend, modify,
supplement or delete any of the conditions, clauses or items stated. Addendum so issued will
form part of original invitation to tender.
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.4.0
1.5.0
1.6.0
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.7.0
1.8.0
1.9.0
Tender
1.10.0 It shall be certified by the tenderer that none of the NFL employee is related to
owners/directors. (In case any relative is working in NFL, furnish details separately).
1.11.0 It shall be certified by the tenderer that none of NFL‟s ex-employee is employed with them.
(In case any ex-employee of NFL is employed, furnish details separately).
1.12.0 It shall be certified by the tenderer that none of blood relation of the owners/directors is
participating in this tender in the name of other firm.
1.13.0 ANY EXCEPTIONS/DEVIATIONS TO THE NIT SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY
STATED IN A SEPARATE ANNEXURE TO QUOTATION TITLED “DEVIATIONS”
1.14.0. IT SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY TENDERER THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN
BARRED/DELISTED/BLACKLISTED BY ANY GOVT. DEPTT. / FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS/COURT.
2.0.0
2.1.0
3.0.0
3.1.0
3.2.0
4.1.0
4.2.0
5.0.0
5.1.0
5.2.0
5.3.0
5.4.0
POSTPONEMENT OF TENDER OPENING DATE
NFL reserves the right to postpone the tender opening date and/or time and will intimate all the
tenderers well in time, of such postponement along with notice of revised opening date and
time.
ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF TENDER
Bidder shall quote in the Prescribed Price Bid Format (Annexure-II) only, separately for
each Unit. However, evaluation will be done on overall basis.
NFL reserves the right to accept or reject, at its sole discretion, any bid/all bids, in whole or in
part and/or accept other than the lowest bid without assigning any reasons thereof.
VALIDITY OF PRICE BID
Tenders must be valid for acceptance for 120 days from the date of Technical Bid (Part-I)
opening date.
EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (EMD)
Tenders must be accompanied by Earnest Money Deposit of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rs. One Lacs
only ) (in equivalent USD/Euro for Foreign Vendors) in the form of a Crossed Demand
Draft OR Bank Guarantee ( Bank Guarantee Format is attached as Annexure-III ) in favour of
„National Fertilizers Limited‟ on any scheduled bank payable at Bathinda, preferably State
Bank of India, Sibian, Bathinda ( Branch Code : 3591). D.D. payable at locations other than
Bathinda will not be accepted. Cheques will not be accepted in any case.
Earnest money will be forfeited at the sole discretion of NFL, in case tenderer after intimation
from NFL of the acceptance of his tender, either wholly or in part, refuses to accept the
Purchase Order or changes any of the conditions of the tender or changes the rates and/or terms
and conditions of the tender within validity period. If the successful tenderer does not deposit
the security as stipulated in the Purchase Order, EMD will be forfeited without further
reference.
Earnest Money deposited by unsuccessful tenderers will be returned as early as possible after
finalization of the tender.
Earnest Money Deposit will not bear any interest.
6.0.0
Materials and Workmanship Warranty :
The complete system should be warranted against any manufacturing defect or bad
workmanship for a period of 18 months from the date of supply. Warranty certificate to this
effect must be furnished along with dispatch documents. Any defect noticed during warranty
period should be rectified/ replaced by the supplier free of cost within 15 days of intimation
given to them.
7.0.0
SECURITY DEPOSIT-CUM- PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE:
The successful tenderer shall submit Security-cum-Performance Guarantee equal to 5% of the
PO value or minimum Rs. 3.75 lakhs whichever is higher, in the form of Crossed Demand
Draft in favour of National Fertilizers Limited. It should be payable on any scheduled bank
located at Bathinda, preferably State Bank of India, Sibian, Bathinda (Branch Code: 3591).
D.D. payable at locations other than Bathinda will not be accepted.
7.1.0
The tenderer will, however, have the option to furnish a Bank Guarantee from any of the
Nationalized or Scheduled Bank excluding Rural and Co-operative Banks, in the Performa
specified by NFL for Security Deposit-Cum-Performance Bank Guarantee. The Bank
Guarantee must be submitted within 20 days from the date of issue of purchase order and shall
remain valid till three months after the expiry of warranty period with further claim period of
three months.
7.2.0
7.3.0
7.8.0
Cheques will not be accepted in any case.
The SD-cum-PBG will be retained by NFL till the expiry of warranty period of 18 months as
per contract or till settlement of all the accounts thereof, whichever is later. In case any dispute
or difference not settled within the validity of Bank Guarantee, tenderer will arrange to get the
bank guarantee extended as asked for. NFL, at its sole discretion can call in the Bank to pay the
whole or part of the amount of Bank Guarantee.
The above deposit will be deemed to be security for the faithful performance of the contract
and for the purpose of Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and for the extension of that
section. In the event of any breach of any terms and conditions of the contract, NFL will have
the right to draw from the Bank Guarantee/Security-cum-Performance Deposit either the whole
or part of value of Bank Guarantee or Security-cum-Performance Deposit and tenderer will
make good the value of Bank Guarantee/ Security-cum-Performance Deposit to the extent of
the amount so drawn within 15 days of receipt of intimation from NFL to this effect.
The amount so drawn will not in any way affect any remedy, to which NFL may otherwise be
entitled or any liability incurred by tenderer under the contract or any law for the time being in
force relating thereto or bearing thereupon.
In the event of the forfeiture of whole or part of the Security-cum-Performance Deposit, the
tenderer will deposit further sum/sums, so as to maintain the full Security-cum-Performance
Deposit amount as per Para 7.0.0 above.
The security-cum-performance deposit will be refunded after contract has been successfully
completed. It will be lawful for NFL, if any difference or dispute is likely to exist, to defer
payment of the security-cum-performance deposit or any portion thereof which may be due for
release until such difference and dispute had been finally settled or adjusted.
The security-cum-performance deposit will not bear any interest.
8.0.0
PAYMENT TERMS:
8.1.0
No advance payment shall be allowed. 100% payment shall be released within 30 days after
receipt and acceptance of material at respective units. The payment will also be released by the
respective Units.
8.2.0
9.0.0
9.2.0
DELIVERIES/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Bidders may quote minimum delivery period .
Delivery period will be the essence of the contract. If the material is not delivered` as per
specified schedule, NFL reserves the right to either:-
7.4.0
7.5.0
7.6.0
7.7.0
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Accept the goods at its sole discretion after imposing the liquidated damages @ 1/2%
(half percent) of the invoice value of the delayed quantity for every week and part
thereof, of the period of delay from delivery schedule, subject to a maximum of 5% of
the PO value, or
Purchase the material from alternate sources on account of supplier and at his risk and
cost of the supplier, or
Treat the delay as default of Purchase Order and forfeit security deposit, terminating the
Purchase Order forthwith and taking, other action/s against the supplier, within the
provisions of the Purchase Order.
10.00 SHIPMENT
Material shall be delivered to the respective Units of NFL Stores, Bathinda/Nangal & Vijaipur
Units.
Signing of Integrity Pact: Bidder will sign the Integrity Pact as per enclosed
Annexure-IV which is an integral part of the tender documents, failing which the
tenderer/bidder will stand disqualified from the tendering process and the bid of the
bidder would be rejected' Details regarding Integrity Pact can be viewed on our
website viz' www. nationalfertlizers. com'
12.00 SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT :
12.0.1 The successful tenderer shall not sublet or assign the contract or any part of it without obtaining
the written permission of NFL in advance. In the event of the successful tenderer's subletting or
assigning the contract or any part thereof without such permission, NFL shall be entitled to
cancel the contact and to purchase the goods elsewhere and successful Tenderer shall be liable
to the National Fertilizers Ltd., for any loss or damage which NFL may sustain in consequence
or arising out of such purchases.
11.00
12.02 Even in case NFL permits subletting, NFL shall not recognize any contractual obligation with
the person or party to whom subletting is permitted and shall hold the successful Tenderer
responsible for satisfactory and due & proper fulfillment of the contract.
13.00 FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for any claim on account of any loss, damage or compensation
whatsoever arising out of any failure to carry out the terms of this contract where such failure is
caused due to war, rebellion, mutiny, civil commotion, fire, riot, earthquake, draught, floods,
crop failure, strike, major break down of the plant or Acts of God or due to any restraint or
regulation of the State or Central Government or a Local Authority/Authorities provided a
notice of such occurrence is given to the other party in writing within 10 days from the date of
occurrence of the force majeure condition furnishing therewith a documentary evidence
supporting the working of force majeure clause. On cessation of the force majeure, the party
invoking force majeure shall inform the other party of the period for which force majeure to be
effected.
14.0.0 ARBITRATION
“ANY DISPUTES OR DIFFERENCES WHATSOEVER ARISING BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND OR
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, APPLICATION, MEANING, SCOPE,
OPERATION OR EFFECT OF THIS CONTRACT OR THE VALIDITY OR THE BREACH THEREOF, SHALL
BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF CONCILIATION AND
ARBITRATION OF THE SCOPE AND THE AWARD MADE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF SHALL BE FINAL
AND BINDING ON BOTH THE PARTIES.”
“EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT ALL MATTERS, QUESTIONS, DISPUTES OR
DIFFERENCES WHATSOEVER, WHICH SHALL AT ANY TIME ARISE BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO,
TOUCHING THE CONSTRUCTION, MEANING, OPERATION OR EFFECT OF THE CONTRACT, OR OUT OF THE
MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT OR BREACH THEREOF, OR THE RESPECTIVE RIGHTS OR
LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES, WHETHER DURING OR AFTER COMPLETION OF WORKS OR WHETHER
BEFORE OR AFTER TERMINATION SHALL AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE BY EITHER PARTY TO THE CONTRACT
BE REFERRED TO THE ARBITRATION OF DESIGNATED CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL
FERTILIZERS LIMITED OR HIS/HER NOMINEE.
THE ARBITRATION & CONCILIATION ACT, 1996 OR ANY STATUTORY MODIFICATION OF RE-ENACTMENT
THEREOF AND THE RULES MADE THERE UNDER SHALL GOVERN THE ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS.
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES THAT HE SHALL HAVE NO OBJECTION IF THE ARBITRATOR SO
APPOINTED IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NFL AND HE HAD TO DEAL WITH THE MATTER TO WHICH THE CONTRACT
RELATES AND THAT IN THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES AS SUCH HE HAS EXPRESSED HIS VIEWS ON ALL OR
ANY OF THE MATTER IN DISPUTE OR DIFFERENCES.
IF THE ARBITRATOR TO WHOM MATTER IS REFERED, VACATES HIS/HER OFFICE BY ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER THEN THE NEXT ARBITRATOR SO APPOINTED BY THE AUTHORITY REFERRED ABOVE MAY
START THE PROCEEDINGS FROM WHERE HIS PRODECESSOR LEFT OR AT ANY SUCH STAGE HE MAY DEEM
FIT”
“IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT IN CASE A REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE ARBITRATOR
OR THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESOLVING THE DISPUTES/ DIFFERENCES ARISING
OUT OF THE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, THE ARBITRATOR OR ARBITRAL
TRIBUNAL SHALL NOT AWARD INTEREST ON THE AWARDED AMOUNT MORE THAN THE RATE SBI
PLR/BASE RATE AS APPLICABLE TO NFL ON THE DATE OF AWARD OF CONTACT”.
15.00 JURISDICTION
Notwithstanding any other court or courts having jurisdiction to try any civil suit arising out of
this contract, only the court of competent jurisdiction at Bathinda (where the contract shall be
deemed to have been entered into) shall have jurisdiction to entertain and / or to try such suits
to the exclusion of all other courts of the country.
16.00 CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
When a tenderer submits his tender in response to this tender document, he will be deemed to
have understood fully all requirements, terms and conditions. No request will be entertained on
a pretext that the tenderer did not have a clear idea on any particular point and/or a clause of
the tender.
17.00 AWARD OF CONTRACT
Purchase order issued on the basis of this tender will be called contract. The terms and
conditions as embodied in the Purchase Order shall be final and shall supercede any other
terms & conditions that might have been indicated in the tender submitted by the tenderers.
18.0
SECRECY:
Any information delivered or otherwise communicated by NFL to supplier in connection with
the contract shall be regarded as secret and confidential and shall not without the written
consent of NFL be published or disclosed to any third party or made use of by the supplier
except for the purpose of implementing the contract.
19.0 LAWS GOVERNING PURCHASE ORDER:
The purchase order shall be governed by the laws of Union of India for the time being in force.
20.0 The prospective tenderers having any common partners/ Directors/Managing partners, etc. or
having any other common criteria shall be considered as Sister / Group/associates Company. In
such cases, only one of them will be eligible for participating in tender. Tenderer has to submit a
declaration along with the technical bid: a) That no other firm/Sister concern / Associate
belonging to the same group is participating / submitting this tender. b) That the bidders, their
associates, Sister Concerns etc. have not been black listed by any Institutional agency / Govt.
Deptt. / Public Sector undertaking in the last two years. In case of concealment of any fact, if
detected later on, such tenderer will be debarred from all future dealings with NFL.\
21.0
One person will be allowed to represent only one company during
discussions/negotiations with NFL. If same person is representing different companies with
authorization letter from more than one company, such person will be allowed to represent only
the first company called for negotiations.
22.0 Bidders may ensure that tender documents/offer has been signed by appropriate /authorized
representative of the Company, Withdrawal of offer/non-acceptance of orders placed based on
offers submitted by bidders on their letter head, will not be allowed on the grounds that offer
was not signed by authorized person.
23.0 The tenderer shall quote the price strictly as per the Performa enclosed for schedule of prices.
Parties should quote one rate for specific quantity quoted by them. Tenders with quotation of
different rate for different quantities shall be rejected without any further reference.
24.0 DISPLAYS ON WEBSITE
You may also access this NIT on our website: www.nationalfertilizers.com.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For & on behalf of
National Fertilizers Ltd.
Chief Mgr(Matls)
ANNEXURE –I
SPECIFICATION OF FIRE TENDER
CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
16.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0
26.0
27.0
28.0
29.0(A)
29.0(B)
SCOPE
GENERAL
CHASSIS
PUMP
PRIMER
POWER TAKE OFF
WATER TANK
FOAM TANK
FOAM PROPORTIONATING SYSTEM
DCP TANK SYSTEM
MONITOR ( WATER/FOAM)
LOCKERS
BODY WORK
COOLING SYSTEM
PAINTING AND MARKING
CABIN/STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE/FRAME WORK
AUXILLARY FOAM INDUCTION DEVICE
PIPING
HOSE REEL (NORMAL & HIGH PRESSURE TYPE)
CONTROL PANEL
AUXILLARY CO2 SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
INFORMATION/DCOUMENTS REQUIREDE FROM VENDOR.
GENERAL CODITIONS FOR TECHNICAL QUOTTIONS
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
QUALIFIYIG CRITERIA
ACCESSORIES (APPENDIX "A")
SPARE ACCESSORIES TO BE SUPPLIED WITH EACH FIRE TENDER
(APPENDIX "B")
FOAM FIRE TENDER
3.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The appliance shall conform to BIS 10460-1983. The make of chassis shall be
TATA / Ashok Leyland but the chassis offered should be able to meet all technical parameters requirements as
per our NIT . The offered Chassis should be conforming to BS-III. The appliance shall incorporate Rear
mounted pump of 3200 LPM. capacity, a water tank of 5000 litres capacity, a 500 litres capacity foam tank, 2X75
DCP tanks, water cum foam monitor mounted on the drivers cabin, a CO 2 system of 22.5x4 Kgs. capacity with
hose reel, one 10.5 meters aluminum alloy extension trusted ladder. However the detailed specs of the appliance
shall be as per the detailed specs in following chapters.
1.0
SCOPE
1.1
This specification covers the requirements regarding design, procurement, fabrication, testing and supply of Foam
Tender
to be used for the fire fighting. The scope of supply shall be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
 Chassis.
 A centrifugal type firewater pump.
 Power take-off units for driving water pumps.
 Foam compound tank.
 DCP tanks system and CO2 system.
 Water tank.
 Round the pump foam proportioning system.
 1000 GPM capacity foam-cum-water monitor (Aqua foam/fog type)
 Hose Reel (19 mm synthetic hose with nozzle length-50 metre) – Normal pressure.
 Hose Reel high pressure hose reel of 30 mm (50 metre length)
 Body Fabrication.
 Accessories and spares.
 Piping, necessary controls, fire hoses etc. complete.
 Cooling System of Indirect type with open circuit.
1.2
The chassis (3 nos.) for the Multifunction Fire Tenders shall be procured by the vendor in the names:
1. National Fertilizers Limited, Bathinda (Punjab).
2. National Fertilizers Limited, Naya Nangal (Punjab)
3. National Fertilizers Limited, Vijaipur (MP)
The cost of the chassis is to be included in your offer.
The vendor shall be responsible for supplying all equipment/accessories and properly fixing them on the chassis as
described in this specification. Other details and requirements which are not covered under this specification, but
may be necessary to complete the foam tenders and/or to fulfill the operation/performance requirement shall be
provided by the vendor, who will be responsible for the design and construction of the complete appliance to the
full satisfaction of the owner.
2.0
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
GENERAL
The foam tenders including all accessories shall be designed, manufactured & tested as per relevant Indian,
International Standards wherever applicable.
All the equipment and accessories shall be fixed on the appliance in a compact and neat manner and shall be so
placed that each part is easily and readily accessible for use and maintenance. The center of gravity of vehicle
shall be kept as low as possible.
CHASSIS
The foam tenders shall be fabricated on TATA/ Ashok Leyland Make Chassis Model 2015 which has
minimum 130 HP at 2500 rpm. The turning radius shall be maximum 8500 mm and overall length shall be
minimum 7200 mm. The offered Chassis should be conforming to minimum BS-III emission standard.
The chassis shall be capable to take gross vehicle weight of 16 Tonne.
Engine shall be capable of developing a power 130 BHP at 2500 RPM.
The chassis shall be supplied with standard tools kit and spare wheel assembly.
Chassis shall be complete with standard feature and accessories provided by the manufacturer including the
standard tool kit supplied by the vendor.
Vendor shall arrange necessary temporary registration/permit and insurance till vehicle is delivered at i) NFL
Bathinda, ii) NFL, Naya Nangal iii) NFL Vijaipur by the vendor at their risk & cost.
The vendor shall confirm that the proposed TATA/Ashok Leyland chassis is capable of taking the pay load
indicated by the vendor and shall be able to meet other duty requirements Any restrictions on performance of
chassis, observed during execution of order due to increase by vendor in pay load and other duty parameters shall
have to be corrected by vendor in consultation with NFL and chassis supplier. Such correction shall be at no extra
cost to NFL.
4.0
4.1
PUMPS
WATER PUMP
The water centrifugal pump with automatic priming device shall be of Reputed make with National and
International Standard having approved marking of CE, UL or equivalent etc. The pump shall be of
normal and high-pressure type capable of delivering 3200 LPM @ 7 Kg/Cm2 and 250 LPM at 40 Kg/Cm2.
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
6.0
6.1.1
7.0
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.9.1
7.9.2
7.9.3
7.9.4
The pump shall be capable of delivering minimum 3200 LPM at 7 Kg/Cm2 at delivery outlet. Vendor shall match
other parameter of operation with reference to Engine of chassis.
The pump shall be capable of taking suction from:
 Water tank mounted on chassis. (In normal condition)
 Open water source through flexible suction hose up to suction lift of 7.5 m. with the help of automatic water
ring primer.
The pump shall be rear mounted and shall be accessible and readily removable for repairs and maintenance. It
shall be driven by the chassis diesel engine through a power take off unit and propeller shaft.
Pump Casing shall be made of gunmetal. Impeller shall be closed type and shall be made of bronze. The impeller
(SS) and casing wear rings shall be renewable type. The pump shaft shall be made of stainless steel and shall be
fitted with antifriction bearings. The pump shall have self-adjusting type mechanical seal, which shall be capable
of running dry for minimum one minute.
The pump suction inlet shall be so sized and oriented to facilitate suction as per 4.3.
The pump discharge shall be routed to:

4 nos. outlets (on rear side of vehicle along with control panel) each fitted with Stainless Steel AUDCO
make ball valves and ending in ISI marked 63MM, Stainless Steel female coupling fitted with stainless steel
end caps.

Foam-cum-water monitor fitted on top of vehicle.

Hose reel of high and normal pressure.
The strainer should be easily removable for maintenance.
The pump shall have a suitable box type suction strainer made of Stainless Steel.
PRIMER :
5.1.
The pump shall be fitted with independent priming system made of Gun Metal.
5.2.
The automatic water ring primer shall be capable of lifting water up to at least 7.5 Mtrs depth (suction
lift) at a rate of not less than 30 Cm3 per second in the suction line.
5.3.
The vehicle shall be fitted with an Exhaust Ejector Primer in addition; to main Priming System.
The auto primer shall work satisfactorily even if it is left dry for a long period.
POWER TAKE OFF UNITS
6.1
The power takes off unit for water pump shall be of reputed make like VAS/ SYALL/WEBER . The
PTO shall be able to meet performance requirement of pump.
The lever for engaging & disengaging PTO shall be provided in drivers cabin.
The Vendor shall submit a sketch showing the arrangement of PTO Unit for taking power from main engine on
chassis to water pump.
6.2
The drive assembly components (shaft, couplings etc.) shall be dynamically balanced and vibration of
any parts should be minimum.
6.3
Necessary support for PTO Unit, Propeller Shaft, Couplings, and Universal Joints etc. shall be provided.
WATER TANK
7.1
Capacity: 5000 Ltrs. With additional 2% expansion space.
MOC: All in SS-304
7.2
A Calibrated dip tape shall be provided on the tank to measure the tank level.
7.3
The water tank shall be fabricated out of minimum 5 mm thick SS plates.
7.4
The water tank shall be of welded construction and shall be suitably stiffened with angles / flats so as to
avoid buckling and distortion.
7.5
The tank shall have baffles of minimum 3 mm thickness suitably supported, so as to avoid water surging
due to movement of vehicle.
Tank shall be provided with anti-vortex device at the nozzle for pump suction.
Two Nos. of inspection manholes of 500 mm size shall be provided on top with a Hinged and bolt able cover with
suitable gasket.
Suitable lifting lugs shall be provided on the tank shell to enable it to be lifted off the vehicle for
repairs/replacement.
The tank shall be fitted with a sludge trap. The bottom of the tank shall have a slight slope towards the sludge
trap.
The tank shall have a cleaning manhole hole of 250 mm dia. Manhole shall be fitted with 50mm drainpipe with
ISI marked Gate Valve.
Tank should be mounted on chassis in a manner, keeping in view the proper load distribution on the Axles. Tank
should be rectangular in shape.
The tank shall be so mounted and bolted as to bring the center of gravity of the appliance as low as possible.
A digital visual water level indicator shall be provided in the driver‟s cabin.
7.9.5
7.9.6
7.9.7
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
8.0
The tank shall be fitted with overflow pipes of suitable diameter and the discharge end shall be taken from below
the chassis without reducing the effective ground clearance of the vehicle.
A suitably protected water level indicator of the graduated glass tube shall be provided close to the control panel.
Isolation valve shall be provided just after the tap off point near the water tank for the level indicator.
The tank shall be filled by means of suitably sized inlet line from pressurized hydrant mains. 4 nos.,63 mm, SS
instantaneous male connectors (02 on rear side and one on each side of foam/water tender) shall be connected to
the filling line. The inlet lines will be provided with suitable NRV‟s .
The tank shall be fitted with one filling orifice. The filling orifice shall be on not less than 250 mm diameter and
shall be fitted with an inspection manhole on the top of water tank.
A 150 mm dia pipeline shall be taken from the tank to the suction inlet of the pump incorporating an Audco make
SS ball valve. Separate valve(s) for performing different function shall be provided to control the flow of water.
All nozzles of tank shall have suitable reinforcement pads. The tank shall have adequately sized breather.
A.150mm dia pipeline will be taken from tank to suction inlet of pump incorporating and Audco make SS Ball
valve.
Separate valve (S) for performing different functions shall be provided to control the flow of water. Any of the
following operations at the time of emergency should be possible.
 TPR(Tank to pump to reels)
 HPR (hydrant to pump to reels)
 HR (Hydrant to reels)
 TPM (Tank to pump to monitor)
 PT( Pump to tank)
 Off a separate Ball valve of SS for performing the functions shall be provided.
FOAM TANK
8.1 A foam compound tank of 500 liters net capacity shall be fabricated out of SS-304 plates of minimum 5 mm
thickness & at top 2% of expansion space shall be provided in the tank over and above foam compound capacity.
8.2
The tank shall be of welded construction and shall be suitably stiffened with SS angles/flats so as to avoid
buckling and distortion.
8.3
The tank shall have baffles of 3mm thickness, SS-304 plates, so as to avoid water surging due to movement of
vehicle.
8.4
Suitable lifting lugs shall be provided on the tank shell to enable it to be lifted off the vehicle for
repairs/ replacement as necessary.
8.5
The tank shall be fitted with a sludge trap. The bottom of the tank shall have a slight slope towards sludge trap.
8.6
The tank shall also have a cleaning manhole of 250 mm dia and 50mm drain pipe fitted with ISI
marked gate valve.
8.7
The tank shall be provided with 500MM-dia inspection manhole with hinged and boltable cover with suitable
gasket.
8.8
Breather Valve shall be provided for automatic venting of foam compound tank.
8.9
Foam level indicator of graduated glass tube shall be provided close to the Control panel. Isolation valve should be
provided just after the tap off point.
8.10
A suitable transfer pump rotary type with necessary piping and connections shall be provided for transferring
Foam Compound from drums to the foam tanks.
9.0
9.1
FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM:
A round the pump foam proportioning system shall be provided with three settings of metering device as 1%, 3%
& 6%.
Auxiliary foam pick-up tube arrangement from outside should be provided.
10
DCP TANK SYSTEM:
10.1
One number each (Capacity 75 kgs.) of dry powder fire extinguisher shall be fixed on both side of fire tender with
a separate hose of 10m. High-pressure hose with pistol grip nozzle. The dry powder vessel shall be fitted with 02
nos. of Nitrogen cylinder to ensure that 90% powder is discharged. 02 nos. of N2 cylinders will be supplied along
with appliances as spare. The dry powder containers shall be lead tin alloy coated by electrolyte process for anticorrosion. Cylinder shall be CCE Approved and filled with mono-ammonium phosphate base DCP.
10.2
A Test certificate for all the nitrogen cylinders issued by Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur should be
submitted by
the fabricator at the time of delivery/3rd stage inspection.
10.3
Hydraulic test certificate of vessel is also to be submitted by the fabricator at the time of delivery/2 nd stage
inspection.
11.
Monitor (Water / Foam)
Monitor suitable for WATER –FOAM
One, Water cum foam monitor shall be provided on the top at suitable location, with cap. of 1000 USGPM of
water @ 7 Kg/cm2. The monitor shall be capable of traversing through 360º in horizontal plane, +75º & -15º in
vertical plane with discharge range of 70 M (water). The detailed specification of the Monitor is as under:
MONITOR:» Size
» Body
»
»
Rotation
Elevation
100 mm
Barrel of seamless heavy pipe, Gunmetal swivel joint (Gear type) for horizontal
& vertical motion manual operation.
360º
90º (+75º -15º)
SELF INDUCTION NOZZLE:Al. alloy to IS:617
Material of construction
AFFF/ATC Foam
Type of Foam used
1000 GPM
Discharge capacity
Throw of 7 Kg/cm2 Water: min. 70 mtrs. ,
Foam: min. 65 mtrs.
horizontal
LOCKERS:
12. 1
Size and number of lockers shall be designed such that on either side 12 Nos. 22.5 m length hose can be
easily accommodated in single layer and equipments may be accommodated in maximum two layers.
Sufficient numbers of lockers shall be provided to accommodate all the equipments/accessories in an
easily accessible manner.
12.2
All lockers shall be provided with Roller type shutter doors.
12.3
Roller shutters shall be of hollow rectangular shaped & made from Aluminum interchangeable links
connected by means of plastic profiles.
12.4
Roller shutter shall be inward rolling type and shall be provided with guide rails over entire length on
both sides
sides to make them torsion free.
12.5
Roller shutters shall have locking arrangements to prevent accidental opening during movement of
vehicle.
12.6
All the lockers shall be fitted with internal lighting, which shall be capable of being automatically
switched “
ON” and “OFF” by the opening of shutters.
12.7
Lockers shall have arrangements for self-draining of any water entering inside.
12.8
Sufficient Nos. of lockers shall be provided for storage of all accessories listed in Appendix-A and for
other
equipments which are necessary for Foam Tender but not given in Appendix-A Lockers shall also be
provided
to accommodate 6 Nos. DCP Extinguishers of 10 Kg capacity. All the lockers shall be
provided with 4 mm thick, vulcanized synthetic rubber mat at bottom and up to 12 inches on three sides.
12.9
Proper place for storage of (2x2) nos. of suction hoses on both sides of tanks-under roof.
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12.
13.0
14.0
15.0
BODY WORK
13.1 Pressed section of sufficient strength shall be used for super structure.
13.2
Extension ladder (10.5meter.) shall be mounted on suitable gallows fitted with toilers and designed to
facilitate easy and quick removal of the ladder by one man from the rear of the tender.
13.3
No part of the bodywork shall reduce ground clearance of vehicle to less than 36 cm.
13.4
The highest part of the
appliance with the ladder and monitor mounted on it shall not exceed 3.60 Mtr. from the ground level.
The width of the vehicle in ready condition shall not exceed 2.5 meters. The construction of super
structure shall not reduce the angles of approach below 30 degree.
13.5
A reflective stripes (s) shall be affixed to the perimeter of the apparatus. The stripe or Combination of
stripes
shall be minimum of 4 inch (100 mm) in total width.
13.6
Provision shall be made to store two no. BA sets in the back rest of the driver, officer and the crew seats
with
suitable clamps and brackets where the BA sets (single cylinder) shall rest and shall not be kept in a
hanging
condition.
LADDER GALLOWS:
Gallows shall be provided to carry 10.5 mtr aluminum alloy trusted ladder conforming to BIS. The design
shall be such that the ladder can be released without difficulty from a reasonably accessible position &
shall embody rollers to allow easy withdrawal by one man
COOLING SYSTEM:
Indirect cooling system of open circuit type consisting of special heat exchangers shall be provided to
enable full power output during pump operation without any heating of engine and PTO. Suitable gauges
both for cooling water & lubricating system appropriately marked with normal operating temperatures
shall be suitably provided & located on instrument panel in driving compartment & duplicated on pump
operating control panel.
PAINTING & MARKING:
15.1 Vehicle and monitor should be painted with 2 (Two) coatings of zinc phosphate epoxy primer
and two coats of polyurethane finished red paint.
15.2
15.3
15.4
All the lockers/cabins shall be provided with stainless steel nameplates with letter itched on it boldly
indicating the content.
Water line should be painted red and foam line in yellow colour paint.
Entire appliance shall be painted in 3M / Dupont make, fire red colour (shade no. 536 of BIS 5-1978) and
paint conforming to BIS 2932-1974 and thickness of 0.12 to 0.2 mm using double coat spray painting on
outside.
15.5
The driving compartment and the inside lockers shall be painted in pale cream.
NFL BHATINDA (Govt. of India Undertaking)
CENTRAL INDSUTIRAL SECURITY FORCE (FIRE WING)
DIST. BHATINDA (PUNJAB)
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Shall be written in English in golden yellow colour in English on one side & in Hindi on the other side of the
vehicle. On the front of the vehicle FIRE TENDER shall be written in English. Final Printing matter for NFL
Nangal and Vijaipur Units will be intimated after placement of PO.
15.7 The inside of the lockers shall be fabricated with 2.3mm thick aluminum chequered plates.
15.8 The chassis frame shall be painted black and wheel arch shall be painted white.
15.9 Under frame of chassis shall be painted with chlorinated rubber paint.
15.10 The appliance shall have the following marks at suitable locations.
 Manufacturer‟s name & trade mark.
 Year of manufacture.
 Pump serial number and capacity.
 Capacities of foam and water tank.
 Engine and chassis number.
 All instrument control & valves shall be identified with properly itched metallic nameplates.
16
CABIN / STRUCTURE:
The entire structure of appliance including that of drivers cabin would be welded structure made of 14/16
SWG MS pressed section, square tubes, angles and channels with aluminium paneling. The complete MS
structure shall be zinc plated and then painted with zinc rich primer and epoxy paint for better corrosion
resistance.
16.1
Two front seats, one for officer and one for driver shall be provided in the cabin. One seat for 5
Crewmembers shall be provided behind the officer and driver seats. The seats shall be of good quality
and latest design (bucket type seats with 100 mm thick cushions. Also good quality removable and
washable seat covers shall be provided.
16.2
The cabin should have four doors (2 each side). The door shall open
outwards. Cabin doors shall be
provided with splinter proof safety glasses and shall also be provided with their movement mechanism.
16.3
First aid box made of fibreglass shall be provided and fitted in the cabin at suitable location for 10 persons &
contents as per The Factories Act.
16.4
Non-slip type steps and rails shall be provided in the cabin to assist the crewmembers to get in and out.
16.5
Provision shall be made to store two no. BA sets in the back rest of the driver, officer and
the crew seats with suitable clamps and brackets where the BA sets (single cylinder) shall
rest and shall not be kept in a hanging condition
16.6
The crew cabin structure shall be so designed so as to avoid any vibration/rattling/deformation in the intended
usage of vehicle.
16.7
Two numbers of large sun visors and rear view mirrors shall be provided on each sides.
16.8
The entire floor of the crew cabin shall be provided with 3M-make Vinyl matting of minimum 6mm thickness
with anti-skid features.
16.9
Cabin shall have one roof light and two sidelights.
16.10 The paneling of vehicle should be done from 16 SWG aluminum chequered plate. The top of floor /deck shall
be provided with 2.5 mm thick aluminum chequered.
.
17
STRUCTURE/FRAMEWORK :
17.1
The structure/frame work on chassis and crew cabin shall be of welded construction and made from 32mm
x 32mm x 1.6 mm hollow MS square section and distance between each horizontal and vertical square
shall be maximum 400 mm.
17.2 The entire roof of the vehicle including the crew cabin top, entire rear, crew cabin floor, locker floor and
sides
shall be made from 2.5mm thick sheets of MS and sheets shall be bolted to the frame for ease in
removal of the tank for repairs.
17.3 Dunlop or equivalent anti-vibration rubber mouse shall be provided while mounting the tanks etc. of the
chassis.
17.4 All light fixtures shall be adequately protected by providing grill covers or other suitable element.
17.5 Proper draining arrangements shall be provided on the entire roof, crew cabin and inside the lockers.
17.6 Area around the monitor operation shall be provided with 16 SWG anodize & aluminium chequered plate
(in addition to 2mm MS sheets) and shall be bolted to the frame.
17.7 The roof of the cabin should be rigid enough to take the weight of two persons without any deterioration.
17.8 Proper access ladder with Grab rails and non-skid steps shall be provided to give access to the roof.
17.9 Access hand rails constructed / covered by non-slippery material shall be provided wherever steps or
ladders for climbing are located.
17.10 Storage of DCP and CO2 cylinders bottom plates and sport structure should be reinforced with extra angle
iron frame.
18.0
19.0
AUXILIARY FOAM INDUCTION DEVICE:
Auxiliary foam induction system operated through hydrant water pressure is required for directly picking up foam
from foam tank. Induction device should induct 3% foam at the inlet water pressure of 7.0 Kg./Cm2.
PIPING:
19.1 Foam Piping:
a)
Total piping in foam circuit shall be of SS-304.
b)
All ball valves in foam circuit shall be of AUDCO make SS-304 with Teflon seats.
19.2
Water Piping: Water piping shall be of SS Pipes, fittings and valves in the water circuit which will come
in contact with foam solution (foam-water mixture) shall be of SS.
All piping shall be designed to have minimum pressure drop and achieve the required pressure and flow at various
locations. All piping shall be hydraulically tested at 1.5 times the design pressure however in no case will the
lines be hydraulically tested at less than 18 kg./cm2 pressure and shall be able to hold the pressure for minimum
2 hours.
20.0
HOSE REEL
20.1 One normal hose reel shall be provided and mounted on the vehicle. Hose reel shall have not less than 50
metrs.
Length and 19 mm bore tubing/hose
20.2 The working pressure of tubing/hose shall not be less than 18 kg/cm2.
20.3 One jet/spray nozzale of 20 mm size (outlet) with shut off valve shall be provided with the hose reel.
High pressure Hose Reel: One high pressure Hose Reel (30mm) to facilitate operation of high pressure section of
Fire pump shall be provided and mounted so as to be accessible for use from either side of the appliance.
Swiveling guide lever shall be fitted to prevent the tube from kinking/winking. The high pressure hose reel shall
not be less than 50 M in one length and 19mm bore terminating in a nhigh pressure fog gun. The working
pressure of th tube shall be 40 Kg./cm2.
21.0 CONTROL PANEL
An adequately illuminated pump-operating panel shall be provided at the rear side of the appliance with
following features: 1.
Auxiliary throttle control for the engine.
2.
Independent pressure gauge calibrated to 15 Kg/Cm2 for pump
discharge.
3.
Threaded suction inlet of water pump with blank cap.
4.
Control for using the auxiliary foam compound pick up tube.
5.
Visual indication show gauge for engagement of PTO unit
6.
Engine Temperature gauge.
7.
RPM indicator for pump.
8.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.
9.
Quick opening main valve.
10.
Level Gauge for Foam &Water Tanks.
11.
Priming Valve for Water Pump.
12.
System Schematic etched on S.S. Plate.
13.
Operating instruction plate.
14.
Compound Pressure gauge calibrated as per IS-951 for water suction.
15.
Foam On/off Valve.
16.
Valve for hose reels.
17.
Operating instruction plate and flushing out instruction plate (Both itched on brass plates).
In addition to the above, any other items that he may find essential for efficient operation shall be provided by
the vendor at suitable locations. Each lever, switch, valve, gauge, outlet/inlet etc. shall have identifications made
on metal plate and duly riveted.
22.0
AUXILIARY CO2 SYSTEM
CO2 Hose Reel System: A standard CO2 equipment 4 x 22.5 kgs. CO2 cylinders (Preferably) two on either side of
the vehicle having not less than 22.5 meters long hose-reel and 16 mm bore conforming to IS-5132 with a
electrically non conducting discharge horn suitable for CO2 flooding from a control valve shall be required to be
provided. The CO2 system is required to be installed in the cabin mounted with string lockers with strong base of
chasis.
Swiveling guide rollers shall be fitted wherever necessary to prevent tubing from kinking.
22.3
The CO2 charged cylinders shall confirm to IS-2878-1967, ISI Marked and tested at 250 Kg/cm2 and shall have
the approvals/certification of CCE, Nagpur.
22.4
The CO2 extinguisher shall be ISI Marked and CCE approved and shall be filled with liquefied CO2 gas to the
filling ratio of not more than 0.667.
23.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
All important electrical circuits shall have separate fuses suitably indicated & shall be grouped into a common
fuse box located in an accessible position in Driver‟s cab and fitted with means for carrying spare fuses. All the
wiring shall be dipole & properly fixed in position and not be exposed to the atmosphere for protection against
heat, oil & physical injury. Conduits shall be used wherever necessary. You shall submit wiring diagram along
with the offer.
All equipment‟s lockers shall have individual lights and these shall be operated by means of a master switch (two
way) on the dash board in the driver‟s cabin ( as well as from the local i.e. from lockers)
The switch of the siren shall be provided on the left corner of the dash board (Near front left side.)
Two fog lamps shall be suitably attached to the front bumper of the appliance.
Reverse lights with on-off buzzer, on either side shall be fixed suitably at the rear of the appliance with wire mesh
in such a manner to prevent accidental damage by the firemen while mounting the tank top.
A trickle type battery charger shall be provided for recharging the battery in situ. A red pilot lamp indicating when
the batteries are being charged from an external supply shall be provided.
24.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The vehicle shall conform in all respect of the provisions contained in the M.V. Act 1988 and M.V. Rules 1989 or
to any other statute modifications or re-enactment‟s thereon from time to time. All the equipment necessary for
R.T.O.‟s clearance shall be provided on vehicles.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS:
The following acceptance shall be given to the complete satisfaction of the user without any extra cost. The design
of the tender shall be such that it shall not effect the chassis characteristic as specified by the chassis manufacturer
such as speed, turning circle, acceleration etc as per BIS : 10460
PUMP TEST :- In addition to the test to check the pump fulfills the requirements laid down in the pump
specifications the pump shall run for four hours continuously and meet the duty points. Accordingly, during the
test the water in the engine cooling system shall not exceed the maximum temperature of engine lubricating oil
shall not exceed the maximum temperature recommended by the manufacture and the engine shall show no sign of
distress.
HYDRAULIC TEST OF PUMP:Pump shall be hydraulically tested at 21 kg/cm2 for 5 minutes and during test no crack or leakage should be
developed.
PRIMER TEST:
The primer test shall be carried out with a vertical lift of measured from the water level of the center of suction eye
of the pump in order to check the fulfillment of the requirement laid down in primer specifications.
FOAM EQUIPMENT TEST:The foam hand lines inductor, selector valve and the foam monitor will be tested to satisfy the performance
requirements as per our specification.
ROAD TESTS :i)
Though the performance of the appliance in road test will mainly depend on the engine and chassis ,
the following performance in the road test will be desirable .
ii)
A road speed of 72 km/h on level ground shall be readily obtainable with the appliance fully laden
without trailer.
iii)
The acceleration shall be such that with a warm running engine , the fully laden appliance shall attain
a speed of 80 km/h from standing start through the gears in maximum time of 40 seconds on a
smooth road in the case of diesel engine driven vehicles.
iv)
The service (foot operated ) breading system shall be such as to stop the fully laden appliance within
9m from the point at which the break is applied when traveling at 32 km/hr along a level dry road .
v)
The hand break system shall be capable of holding the fully laden appliance stationary on a dry
surface gradient of 1 to 4 when in neutral gear.
STABILITY:The stability of the appliance will gain depend both on the chassis and fabrication of the body. The fabricator must
take good care to actual distribution of the load and keep the center of gravity as low as possible.
The suitability of the appliance shall be such that tender fully equipped and loaded condition including crew and if
the surface on which the appliance stands is tilted to either side, the point at which overturning occurs is beyond
the angle of 30 degree from the horizontal.
NOTE: - The fabricator of the appliance should provide suitable facilities for carrying out all the test specified
above.
STAGE INSPECTION:
Two stage wise inspection/test of the above Foam Fire tender to be carried out at fabricator's works by the
inspecting officers (CISF & Management)
Inspection by CISF & Management
First Stage: Inspection of structure, mounting of sub frame with metacones and proper foundation Fitment of
PTO, Hydraulic testing of water & foam tank before mounting. Inside/out side panelling of sheets. Hydraulic
testing of pump before mounting, testing of pipeline, inspection of fabrication work, cooling by pass valve and
pipeline leading to heat exchanger and suitable connection for its outlet, preliminary test of pump, working of
PTO, fitment of primer, while checking all relevant parameters.
Second Stage: Testing of accessories/equipments mentioned in Annexure-A four hours(three hours for NP & 1
hour for HP section)acceptance test of rated output at normal and high pressure, maximum rotation of the monitor,
angle of elevation and depression. Testing of all other normal items of equipment, fitments, appurtenances, light,
fog lamps, search lights, revolving, blinker, spot light, rear warning light, as per specified standard. Testing of
duly points of the pump including deep lift test, road test, braking test, when the vehicle is fully loaded output and
throw of monitor, throw of side line with water and prepared foam separately testing of priming device while
working from open source of water supply.
INSTRUCTION BOOK, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT:
Instruction Book or Books –Instruction book for the guidance of the user, including both operating and normal
maintenance procedure shall be supplied. The book(s) shall include illustrated spare-parts giving reference
numbers of all the wearing parts.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST / INSPECTION:
Final acceptance test/ inspection shall be in accordance to IS 10460 where applicable and as per following
performance tests:a) Road test.
b) Stability test.
c) Pump test.
d) Primer test.
e) Foam test performance and range.
NOTE: The specification given is general and the bidder can add anything that will improve the efficiency of the
Appliance.
TRANSPORTAION
Vehicles shall be delivered by fabricator at NFL (B), NFL(N),NFL(V) and operational demonstration shall be
given by fabricator at NFL(N), NFL(V ) NFL (B) FIRE STATION S in front of fire wing personnel and safety
department. Free of cost so that they can know the operation of the tender.
25.0
INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM VENDOR
After completion of Order, the following information /Documents shall be supplied by vendor:
i.
As built drawing of tender.
ii.
As built drawing of tank.
iii.
Flow diagram of the appliance
iv
As built drawing for installation of PTO Unit.
v.
Drawing for Foam-cum-Water Monitor.
vi
Line diagram for electrical circuits.
vii
Drawing & data for Foam Induction Device;
viii.
Cross Section drawings, characteristic curves and other details for water pump and foam proportioning
system.
ix
All inspection & testing records for tanks, pumps, PTOs piping, valves monitor etc.
x
Three sets of operating and instruction manual.
GENERAL CODITIONS FOR TECHNICAL QUOTATIONS
* Parties to attach LP & HP pump data sheets, make and section of water pump along with their technical offer.
* Parties to submit a sketch showing the arrangement of PTO unit for taking Power from main engine on chassis
to water
pump.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE:
Manufacturer shall guarantee the design, material, workmanship and performance of complete Unit for a period of
18 months from the date of supply of the vehicle. Defects if any shall be rectified by the vendor‟s representative at
our works at no extra cost to NFL.
26.0.
27.0.
28.0. A) ACCESSORIES: Each Foam Fire tender (Combined) shall be provided with following accessories over &
above the accessories normally fitted on the chassis. All the accessories shall be suitably fixed in position or shall
be kept in lockers or other suitable location as on the tender. Electrical fittings shall be flame proof & spare bulbs
shall be supplied for each type & all equipment shall be IS marked.
Appendix-A of Annexure-1
S.No.
Items
1.
Aluminium Extension ladder of 35 feet (Conforming to IS-4571-1977)
2.
A-24 volts DC Operated “Grand” make blinker light bar (30” length) with P.A. System and
Hooter with multiple tones should be provided on top of the vehicle with firm support and
assembly shall be covered with S.S. grill. Assembly shall be operable from driver cabin.
Manually operated Fire Bell (250 mm) fitted on roof of cabin.
Fog Lamps with covers
Reverse Lights at rear of chassis
Strong reversing siren connected with reverse gear of the vehicle.
Adjustable spot light with cover at the top of cabin roof
Removable spark arrestor on the exhaust pipe (Duly approved)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11
12
13.
14.
15.
16..
17.
18.
Hand controlled non-aspirating aqua fog/foam type nozzles having spray/jet pattern. (Pistol
hand grip type) .
Jumbo Water Curtains (S.S.)
Portable battery operated Public address system with charging system of suitable capacity.
Compressed air Breathing Set: Draeger/MSA make Light weight 1800 litres capacity self
contained Breathing set (MOC of cylinder: Carbon composite fibre) with ultra light carrying
case.
PL Best quality cotton & Nylon jacketed delivery hose & 63 mm dia type II bearing ISI Mark
on each length duly bind with ISI marked coupling 22.5 meter length bind with copper wire (IS
636-1979) .
Combined key for Hydrant, hydrant cover & lower valve
First Aid box complete with contents as per The Factories Act (for 10 persons)
Suction hose of braided (reinforced) rubber 140 mm internal dia in 2.5 mtr. Length (IS24101963) fitted with 140 mm Suction hose coupling (IS902-1974 2nd Rev.)
Suction Strainer 140 mm size with NRV / foot valve conforming as per IS 907-1965
19.
Suction Wrenches (both conventional & universal) for 140 mm suction couplings as per IS4643: 1968
Foam branch -FMB-10X IS-2097-1982 with pickup tube
20.
Foam branch -FMB-5X IS-2097-1982 with pickup tube
21.
Brass ground level water monitor capacity 1900 LPM having following features:
Compact size and weight
Quick deployment
Better ground stability
Unmanned use - Rotation +20 degree.
Elevation: 30 to 60 degree unmanned and down to 20 degree when manned.
Weight: not more than 7 kg.
Foldable leg.
Flameproof High powered Emergency light with dimmer facility along with charger
22.
Qty.
Nos.)
01
nos.
01
nos.
01 No.
02 No.
02 No.
01 Set
02 Nos.
01 + 01
Nos.
01 Nos.
04 Nos.
01 Set
02 set +
2 nos.
spare
cylinders
.
10 Nos.
02 nos.
01 nos.
04 nos.
01
nos.
01
02
nos.
02
nos.
01
no
01
nos.
NOTE : Any other accessory not included above , which makes the appliance more efficient & useful to be
installed on the Foam Fire Tender
28.0 B)
SPARES ACCESSORIES TO BE SUPPLIED WITH EACH FIRE TENDER
Appendix-B of Annexure-1
S.No.
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Items
SPARES for Pump & PTO:
Detail of spares is given separately (in list)
Hydraulic jack 20 ton capacity
All tools required for normal routine maintenance of appliance which are not included in the
standard tool kit of chassis.
Basket strainer for armored suction hose of 140 mm dia (See IS 1531-1969)
Good quality foldable / collapsible Stretcher
Crow Bar (IS-704-1984), Large Axe (IS 4770-1968), Pick axe (IS -273-1973), Fire Hook (IS
927-1964), Fire man axe IS 3650-1981, Spade, Showel
a) Hose bandages rubberized (See IS 5612(Part II)-1977
b) Hose clamps (See IS 5612(Part I)-1977
c) Hose slings
SS Make dividing breeching conforming to IS
Collecting breaching with control instantaneous pattern 63 mm as per IS 905-1965.
Fog nozzle (See IS 952-1969) with extension applicator with fog head
Hand controlled diffuser branch for 63 mm size hose coupling
Branch pipe universal (IS 2871-1983)
Branch pipe revolving head (IS 906-1972)
Branch pipe hand control (London Type)
Lowering line – rope Manila 51 mm , 40 m long having 2 ends spliced in & 01 end with a
running Nose (IS 1084 – 1969)
Long line –– rope manila 51 mm circumference x 30 mtr long (IS 1084-1969)
Short line - rope manila 51 mm circumference x 15 mtr long (IS 1084-1969)
Low pressure diffuser branch(Low applicator branch)
Adopters as under :
i. For 100mm suction female screw coupling & 63 mm male instantaneous
ii. Double female instantaneous pattern
iii. Double male instantaneous pattern
Combi Tool (Spreader/ cutter)
Bolt cutter 24” & 36” – Taparia make
Hand Hack saw – Taparia make
Wooden Hack saw – Taparia make
Fire Beater
Hand held Commando torch chargeable
Karabinger D type
Gaunlet Asbestos
Dragon Light
Qty. (In Nos.)
01 nos.
01 set
02 nos.
02 Nos.
02 each
10 Nos.
10 Nos.
10 Nos.
02 nos.
02 nos.
01nos.
04 nos.
01nos.
02 nos.
02 nos.
01 nos.
01nos.
01nos.
02 nos.
02 nos.
02 nos.
02 nos.
01 nos.
01 set
01 nos.
01 nos.
02 Nos.
02 Nos.
04 Nos.
04 nos.
02 nos.
List of Spares for High Low pressure Fire Pump as per Sr.No.1
S.No.
1
2.
3.
4.
5
6.
7.
9.
8
10.
11.
12
13
14
15
16
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Items
Impeller for 4000 LPM pump
Oil Seal O Ring complete set
Glydring
U Seal
Diaphragm for Cover plate
Discharge Seal
Inlet seal
Piston Ring
Mechanical Seal Assembly complete with sleeve and gland plate
Bush for pump shaft
Seal Washer Blank cap.
Sealing rubber for Flab
Instantaneous coupling rubber
Seal Washer Priming valve
Complete Bearing set
Cyl Bronze assembly
Wear rings front and rear
List of Spares FOR PTO
Oil seal spacer
Gasket CH
Shifter Shaft
Bearing
Oil seal
Fork
O Ring
Cooling Coil
--------
Qty. (In Nos.)
1
1 set
2 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
2nos.
1 set
1 no.
1no.
2nos.
2 nos.
2 nos.
1 set
2 sets
1set
2 nos.
2 nos.
1 no.
1 set
1 set
1 no.
2 no.
1 no.
NIT No. NFB/PUR/SC/143089 Dated 10.02.2015
Annexure- II
Price Bid for Design, Fabrication, Testing and supply of Multi-purpose Fire Tenders.
Sr.
No
.
Description
Qty
Basic
E.D.
C.S.T.
Freight Other
Rate Per @
Against
(%) Charges
UNIT.
(%) Form ‘C’ /
(If any)
(In Rs)
VAT (@ %)
Total Landed
Rate (in Rs) on FOR NFL Stores,
Bathinda/Nangal/Vijaipur basis
Bathinda
Nangal
Total
(Rs.)
Vijaipur
A Cost of
Tata/ Ashok 03
Leyland Chassis Model Nos
2015. (Specify
Model
/Make of Chassis).
B Design
03
Nos
,Fabrication,
Testing
and
supply
of
Multi-purpose
Fire Tenders on
TATA
/
Ashok
Leyland Chassis.
C Accessories
as
per
Appendix-A
of Annexure-I
D Spares
Accessories
as
per
Appendix-B
of Annexure-I
Total (Rs)
(A+B+C+D)
Note : Payment for Chassis will be made at actual against documentary evidence, subject to the max. amount quoted by
you as above at Sr.No.1.
1. The above quotation has been prepared after taking into account all the terms and conditions of Tender Document
Downloaded by us.
Annexure-III
BID SECURITY (EMD) FORM
DRAFT OF BANK GUARANTEE FOR BID SECURITY DEPOSIT/EMD
IN CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL FERTILIZERS LIMITED (NFL), HAVING
ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT SCOPE COMPLEX, CORE-III, 7 INSTITUTIONAL AREA,
LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 003 (HEREINAFTER CALLED NFL WHICH EXPRESSION
SHALL UNLESS REPUGNANT TO THE SUBJECT OR CONTEXT INCLUDES ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS) HAVING AGREED TO EXEMPT ____________(HEREINAFTER
CALLED THE, THE SAID TENDERER(S)‟ WHICH EXPRESSION SHALL UNLESS
REPUGNANT TO THE SUBJECT OR CONTEXT INCLUDES HIS SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS) FROM THE DEMAND UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TENDER NO
________________FOR___________________HEREINAFTER
CALLED
“THE
SAID
TENDERER‟ OF SUCH BID SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR THE DUE FULFILMENT BY THE SAID
TENDERER(S) OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE SAID TENDER
____________FOR ____________ON PRODUCTION OF BANK GUARANTEE FOR
RS.______________________(RUPEES ________________________ONLY).
1. WE___________________BANK HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS „THE BANK‟ DO
HEREBY UNDERTAKE TO PAY TO NFL AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING
RS.___________________(RUPEES____________________ONLY) AGAINST ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE CAUSED TO OR SUFFERED BY „NFL‟ REASON OF ANY BREACH BY THE SAID
TENDERER(S) OF ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE SAID
TENDER (THE DECISION OF THE COMPANY AS TO ANY SUCH BREACH HAVING BEEN
COMMITTED AND LOSS SUFFERED SHALL BE BINDING ON US.
2. WE _________________BANK DO HEREBY UNDERTAKE TO PAY THE AMOUNTS DUE
AND PAYABLE UNDER THIS GUARANTEE WITHOUT ANY DEMUR MERELY OR A
DEMAND FROM „NFL' STATING THAT THE AMOUNT CLAIMED IS DUE BY WAY OF LOSS
OR DAMAGE CAUSED TO OR WOULD CAUSE TO OR SUFFERED BY „NFL‟ BY REASON OF
ANY BREACH BY THE SAID TENDERER(S) OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS
CONTAINED IN THE SAID TENDER OR BY REASON OF THE SAID TENDERER‟S FAILURE
TO KEEP THE TENDER OPEN. ANY SUCH DEMAND MADE ON THE BANK SHALL BE
CONCLUSIVE AS REGARDS THE AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE BY THE BANK UNDER
THIS GUARANTEE. HOWEVER, OUR LIABILITY UNDER THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE
RESTRICTED
TO
AN
AMOUNT
NOT
EXCEEDING
________________(RS_____________________________________ONLY).
3. WE ____________________BANK FURTHER AGREE THAT THE GUARANTEE HEREIN
CONTAINED SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THE PERIOD THAT
WOULD BE TAKEN FOR THE FINALISATION OF THE SAID TENDER AND THAT IT SHALL
CONTINUE TO BE ENFORCEABLE TILL THE SAID TENDER IS FINALLY DECIDED AND
ORDER PLACED ON THE SUCCESSFUL TENDERER AND/ OR TILL ALL THE DUES OF NFL
UNDER/OR BY VIRTUE OF THE SAID TENDER HAVE BEEN FULLY PAID AND ITS CLAIMS
SATISFIED OR DISCHARGED OR TILL A DULY AUTHORISED OFFICER OF NFL
CERTIFIED THAT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SAID TENDER HAVE BEEN
FULLY AND PROPERLY CARRIED OUT BY THE SAID TENDERER(S) AND ACCORDINGLY
DISCHARGES THE GUARANTEE. UNLESS A DEMAND OR CLAIM UNDER THIS
GUARANTEE IS MADE ON US IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE _____________TO
INCLUDE 3 MONTHS CLAIM OVER AND ABOVE THE PERIOD MENTIONED IN THE
PARAGRAPH FOR THE VALIDITY OF THE BANK GUARANTEE IN THE TENDER WE
SHALL BE DISCHARGED FROM ALL LIABILITY UNDER THIS GUARANTEE THEREAFTER.
4. WE ______________________________BANK, LASTLY UNDERTAKE NOT
TO REVOKE THIS GUARANTEE DURING ITS CURRENCY EXCEPT WITH THE PREVIOUS
CONSENT OF „NFL‟ IN WRITING.
DATED________________DAY OF______________________20
CORPORATE SEAL
FOR BANK.
Note : BG should be on Rs.100/- non-judicial stamp paper and stamp paper shall be in favour of issuing Bank.
ANNEXURE-V
NIT No. SC/143089 Dated : 12.02.2015
SPECIFIC CONFIRMATION BY VENDOR
Note:
Please submit this ANNEXURE duly filled, signed and stamped along with
your Unpriced Techno-Commercial Bid
01. Complete Technical Specifications of offered product
Quoted prices are on F.O.B. NFL Bathinda / Nangal /
02.
Vijaipur basis.
03. EMD submitted
Acceptance of 10% of PO Value as Security Deposit04.
cum-Performance Guarantee
05. Acceptance of Liquidated Damages for Late Supply
Delivery Period for supply of material from the date of
06.
receipt of PO
Confirm acceptance of 100% payment within 30 days of
07.
receipt & acceptance of material at NFL Vijaipur Stores. .
Validity of offer for 120 days from the date of opening
08.
Submitted a copy of Unpriced Format of Price Bid (with
09. Rates BLANK) along with Unpriced Techno-Commercial
Bid.
10. Acceptance of Guarantee Clause as per NIT.
11
Acceptance of Integrated Pact Agreement.
Accepted all the terms and conditions of our NIT without
12.
any deviations.
Submitted a complete set of Tender Enquiry duly signed
13. and stamped by you on each and every page as token of
acceptance.
Indicated
Yes.
Yes
Agreed
Agreed
Indicated
Agreed
Agreed
Yes
Yes
submitted
Yes
Yes.
Signature ________________________________
Name of Signatory_________________________
( in capitals)
Designation of Signatory:____________________
Name & Address of the firm.__________________
ANNEXURE-VI
LOADING CRITERIA
NIT CONDITIONS:
Whenever the bidder is silent about the acceptance of NIT conditions such as performance
bank guarantee, warranty period, liquidated damages etc, it shall be presumed that the bidder
has accepted these conditions and no loading shall be done while undertaking evaluation.
I.
II
III
Offers received without EMD:
Full EMD value shall be loaded to the quoted rates as required in the NIT on landed cost of total offer
value.
Loading on account of discrepancy in the Warranty/Guarantee Period:
Wherever bidders quote reduced warranty period, following loading criteria shall be adopted:
[10% of CIF/ex-works price x (No. of Months as per NIT– No. of Months quoted)]
No. of Months as per NIT
non-submission of SD:
The loading shall be adopted for shortfall in the bank guarantee agreed by the bidder, for
example, NIT calls for bank guarantee for 10%, then, loading shall be done as under @ prime
landing rate (SBI PLR) + 1% ; on short fall in Bank Guarantee value agreed by the bidder for
delivery period with additional one month period.
Bank guarantee for SD
Less than 10%.
IV
Loading Criteria
(10% - quoted percentage) of basic price @ prime lending
rate (SBI PLR + 1%); on short fall in Bank Guarantee
value agreed by the bidder for delivery period with
additional one month period.
Payment Terms:
“Deviation in Payment Terms:
NFL will not make any advance/progressive payments. In exceptional cases, advance/progressive
payments can be agreed subject to payment of interest @ SBI PLR + 1% and submission of acceptable
unconditional Bank Guarantee (BG) of equivalent amount (including interest amount) as per „NFL‟
format. The BG shall have sufficient validity, i.e., quoted delivery period + three months.
The deviation in differential payment terms with respect to NIT clause shall be loaded as under
for interest @ prime lending rate (SBI PLR) + 1% for the period:
(a)
Interest calculation against Mobilization Advance.
S. No.
Payment Terms
Period of loading.
1
Advance against LOI/PO
Full delivery period + 30 days.
(b) Interest calculation on progressive payment.
Interest on Progressive payment shall be calculated on FOB/Ex-works price for the following period:
S. No.
1
2
3
Payment Terms
Against submission of Drawing
Against drawing approval
Against placement of PO for
raw material
4
5
6
7
Period of loading.
Full delivery period less one month
Full delivery period less two months
a. If delivery period < 8 months Full delivery
period less two months..
b. If delivery period > 8 months Full delivery
period less three months.
Against Shipment of raw materials Full delivery period less five months or five
months whichever is more.
Against Receipt of raw materials
Full delivery period less six months or four
months, whichever is more.
Against Payment for dispatch of
6a. Foreign Bidders = Three months
materials/through bank
6b. Indian Bidders=Depending on Delivery
conditions viz. Exworks – one and half months FOR destination –
one month
Against Payment within 30 days
Nil
Interest will also be charged on advance payment if supplies get delayed beyond delivery schedule
stipulated in the P.O.
*Interest on interest-free advance payment, if insisted by the bidder, shall be loaded at applicable prime
lending rate (SBI PLR) + 1% or as may be indicated in the bidding documents.
V.
Loading of freight in percentage terms as under:
Inland Transportation Charges:
A) In case weights and distances are known for all suppliers:
i) FOR SMALLS: Inland transportation charges shall be calculated at the rate of Rs.4.50 per KM/MT.
(ii) FOR TRUCK LOADS: @ Rs.3 per KM/MT
B) While undertaking item-wise evaluation where item wise weights are not available, the following
procedure shall be adopted for calculating transportation charges up to NFL site:
1. Transportation from the vendors
situated within a distance of 400 KMS.
2. Transportation from the vendors
situated within a distance of 401 to 800 KMS.
3. Transportation from the vendors
situated at a distance of more than 800 KMS.
- 1% of CIF/Ex-works Prices
- 2% of CIF/Ex-works Prices
- 3% of CIF/Ex-works Prices
All Indian parties are required to quote ex-works Price and freight charges up to NFL Site,
compulsorily. If all the parties have given freight charges up to site the same shall be considered for
evaluation. However, if only some parties have given freight charges, NFL reserves the right to load for
such parties who have not quoted freight charges with freight charges as above. NFL‟s decision on this
regard shall be final and binding on these Bidders.
VI.
Transit Insurance Premium as below:
Inland Insurance: The inland insurance shall be calculated at the rate of 0.15% of CIF/FOR prices.
VII
Loading for discrepancy in acceptance of Liquidated damages Clause:
If deviation is noted in quoted damages, the proportionate loading for shortfall shall be added
as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Quoted Damages
Loading criteria
0.5 % per week subject to a ceiling of 5% of total NO LOADING
order value (Ex-works/CIF value)
0.5 % per week subject to a ceiling of 2.5 % of total 2.5% LOADING
order value.
Damages accepted on undelivered value instead of
2.5% LOADING
total order value.
Non-acceptance of damages.
5% loading.
In case any of the vendor does not accept our standard L.D clause or accept LD less than a ceiling limit
of 5%, loading for balance amount shall be done on the quoted prices.