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What is the role of COFMOW?

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COFMOW is a unit of Ministry of Railways. Its activities include procurement of Machinery & Plant for various units of Indian Railways and also for other Ministries under Government of India. In addition, it undertakes turnkey projects for modernization and capacity augmentation. Please see the “Activities and Services” section of the website for further details.

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Which kinds of machines are procured by COFMOW?

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COFMOW procures a wide range of machinery, from simple machines to complex CNC and state-of-the-art equipment. For a better idea, please see the tender notices issued from time to time. The “Activities and Services” section provides further details.

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How can the details of the tenders issued by COFMOW be known?

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All the tenders of COFMOW are floated online and can be viewed by visiting www.ireps.gov.in. The advertisement of these tenders are published in various leading newspapers of the country.

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Who can participate in COFMOW tenders?

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Interested parties, satisfying the Eligibility Criteria, are welcome to participate in COFMOW teders.

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What terms and conditions are followed in COFMOW tender?

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Since COFMOW is a unit under Ministry of Railways, the terms conditions are governed by rules framed by the Government of India from time to time. These conditions may vary from tender to tender.

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How can one participate in COFMOW tender?

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Anyone willing to participate in tenders has to initially register themselves, if not already done so, on www.ireps.gov.in. They can view tenders on the website issued from time to time. Interested vendors meeting the eligibility criteria or the requirements under the tender can participate by uploading their offer online. No physical tenders are accepted.

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Is the tenderer required to submit Bid Security/ Earnest Money Deposits along with their offers?

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These rules are in consonance with the guidelines issued by Government of India from time to time.

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Is there exemption for requirement of Bid Security/ Earnest Money Deposits?

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These rules are in consonance with the guidelines issued by Government of India from time to time.

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For problems related to registration, viewing of tender, uploading of documents, use of DSC etc. on IREPS website, who should be contacted?

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For any help on these issues helpdesk provided on the website www.ireps.gov.in. can be contacted.

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What is the process after a successful tender?

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The successful tenderer is informed by issuing a Letter of Acceptance, “LOA”. He has to submit Performance Guarantee as specified in the tender which is pre-specified. After that contract agreement is executed.

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What are payment terms conditions and warranty conditions?

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They may be found in the tender’s terms and conditions.

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What are stages of execution of contract towards successfully completion of the work?

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After a contract is awarded the contractor has to

   · completes the work that might involve stages like Installation, Commissioning, Prove out

          ·   Warranty period with or without Preventive Maintenance during warranty Period

         ·   Annual Maintenance Contract for 5 years after warranty, if specified in the tender and as per requirement of the consignee


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