instructions / guidelines for the firms expressing their

Instructions / Guidelines for the firms expressing their interest against Expression of Interest (EOI) for development of specification and product for A-9 Auto brake valve, C-2W relay valve with 5mm choke, C-2W relay valve with 6mm choke, C3W Distributor valve with control reservoirs & 24A-Double check valves used in IRAB

brake system of Diesel & Electric locomotives

1. DISCLAIMER:

Ministry of Railways, Research, Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO), Motive Power Directorate has prepared this document to give interested parties background information of the product/ system. While RDSO has taken due care in preparation of information contained herein and believes it to be accurate, neither RDSO nor any of its officers, employees gives any warranty or make any representations, express or implied as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this document or any information which may be provided in association with it. The information is not intended to be exhaustive. Interested parties are required to make their own inquiries and respondents will be required to confirm in writing that they have done so. The information is provided on the basis that it is non-binding on RDSO or any of its officers, employees or advisors.

RDSO reserves the right not to proceed with the project, at a later stage or to change the process or procedure to take the project forward. In such eventualities, RDSO will not be held responsible. It also reserves the right to decline to discuss the project further with any party expressing interest. No reimbursement of cost of any type will be paid to persons, or entities, expressing interest.

2. PURPOSE OF INVITING THE EOI

The present EOI is being invited to identify experienced firms for the purpose of interacting with them in the process of developing specification and product for A-9 Auto brake valve, C-2W relay valve with 5mm choke, C-2W relay valve with 6mm choke, C3W Distributor valve with control reservoirs & 24A-Double check valves used in IRAB brake system of Diesel & Electric locomotives. To facilitate the potential respondents, a preliminary Functional Requirement for A-9 Auto brake valve, C-2W relay valve with 5mm choke, C-2W relay valve with 6mm choke, C3W Distributor valve with control reservoirs & 24A-Double check valves has been drawn up by the Motive Power Directorate and interested firms can view the same in Annexure-1/1, Annexure-1/2, Annexure-1/3, Annexure-1/4 and Annexure-1/5 respectively.

3. METHOD OF SHORTLISTING OF FIRMS:

The selection criteria for short-listing of firms is defined in Annexure- 2.

The top two short listed respondent of EOI as per the above selection criteria of EOI will be

selected for development of above specifications and product of said items.

Successful product development cost shall be borne by the firm.

Specification shall be finalized after successful product development.

4. SUBMISSION OF EOI BY INTERESTED FIRMS

Interested firms are requested to submit their response in the prescribed “Format for Letter of Response” given in Annexure-3 within a month from the date of publication of this EOI.

Response may be sent to Director General/ MP, Research Designs and Standards Organization, Manak Nagar, Lucknow- 226011, UP (India)

Contact Details for any Assistance:

V. K. Goel, Jt. Director/ Motive Power

Telephone No. +91522-2465733

Email: [email protected]

Functional Requirement Specification of A-9 Automatic Brake Valve to WABCO PC No. 564140 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-2559-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives

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1. Purpose and use:

1.1 Development of Specification for A-9 Automatic Brake Valve to WABCO PC No. 564140 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-2559-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives.

1.2 The A-9 Automatic Brake Valve is a compact self-lapping, pressure maintaining brake valve which is capable of graduating the application or release of locomotive. A-9 Automatic brake valve is provided with an adjusting handle which serves to permit the proper adjustment of the automatic brake valve to supply brake pipe air to the required operating pressure.

2. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

2.1 This FRS covers the desired characteristics, functional and technical requirements of the A-9 Automatic Brake Valve conforming to WABCO design (PC no. 564140 & test specification no. T-2559-0). This valve is used in the twin pipe graduated release type brake system fitted on diesel and electric locomotives of IR.

3. TERMINOLOGY / ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations Full form/Description

RDSO Research Designs & Standards Organization

MR Main Reservoir

FRS Functional requirements specification

IR Indian Railways

4. DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS Of EQUIPMENT:

4.1 Brief description of the equipment/components

4.1.1 A-9 Automatic Brake Valve to WABCO PC No. 564140 and complying to WABCO Test Spec No. T-2559-0 shall be used for brake application of locomotive only for diesel and electric locomotives.

4.1.2 Two A-9 Automatic Brake Valves one each on the two control stand is provided on the locomotive.

4.1.3 A-9 Automatic Brake Valves when passing from the running position to the braking position of the operator must move the control device (i) In an anticlockwise direction on the horizontal plane (ii) towards the driver on the vertical plane.

4.1.4 The location and size of port is shown in RDSO tentative drawing. no. SK.DP-A.

4.1.5 The general shape, envelop size, mounting dimension and pipe / port connection of A-9 Automatic Brake Valves shall be as per RDSO drawing no. SK.DP- A.

4.1.6 Manufacturer shall provide sufficient evidence of their capability in support of the technology of manufacturing for A-9 Automatic Brake Valve conforming to Wabco design in view of interchangeability of the assembly.

4.1.7 The manufacturers shall have all drawings, process sheets, test specification and test rig arrangement for manufacturing and testing of the valve/equipment conforming to WABCO design.

4.1.8 The manufacturer shall have adequate facilities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of A-9 Automatic Brake Valve conforming to WABCO design. The manufacturers

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shall also have facilities for inspection and testing of individual components and sub-assembly conforming to WABCO requirements.

4.2 Functional requirement of equipment/component

4.2.1 The A-9 Automatic Brake Valve shall be suitable for the brake system provided on diesel and electric locomotives on Indian Railways.

4.2.2 Rubber components shall be procured from RDSO approved sources and shall also conform to IRS.R-48-21. All rubber components used in the A-9 Automatic Brake Valve shall have minimum life of one and half year.

4.2.3 The equipment shall work satisfactory with Main reservoir pressure up to 10 kg/cm2.

4.2.4 The A-9 Automatic brake valve consists of a self-lapping regulating portion, which supplies or exhausts the brake pipe pressure, and a vent valve which is actuated only when the brake valve handle is placed in Emergency position for the purpose of venting brake pipe pressure at an emergency rate.

Functional Requirement Specification of C-2W Relay Valve with 5mm Choke to WABCO PC No. 579991 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-3439-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives


1. Purpose and use:

1.1 Development of Specification for C-2W Relay Valve with 5mm choke to WABCO PC No. 579991 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-3439-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives.

1.2 The C-2-W Relay Valve is a high capacity remote controlled pneumatic device which serves to relay a large quantity main air reservoir pressure to the operating system or exhaust the latter in accordance with the control air supplied from another pneumatic device located at a distance.

The C-2-W Relay Valve is a diaphragm operated, self-lapping valve which functions to supply and exhaust brake cylinder air pressure during brake applications and release. A choke of 5 mm is provided in the exhaust.


2.1 This FRS covers the desired characteristics, functional and technical requirements of the C-2W Relay Valve with 5mm choke conforming to WABCO design (PC no. 579991 & test specification no. T-3439-0. This valve is used in the twin pipe graduated release type brake system fitted on diesel and electric locomotives of IR.




MR Main Reservoir


IR Indian Railways



4.1.1 C-2W Relay Valve with 5mm choke to WABCO PC No. 579991 and complying to WABCO Test Spec No. T-3439-0 shall be used for brake application of locomotive only for diesel and electric locomotives.

4.1.2 The location and size of port is shown in RDSO tentative drawing. no. SK.DP-C.

4.1.3 The general shape, envelop size, mounting dimension and pipe / port connection of C-2W Relay Valve shall be as per RDSO drawing no. SK.DP- C.

4.1.4 Manufacturer shall provide sufficient evidence of their capability in support of the technology of manufacturing for C-2W Relay Valve conforming to WABCO design in view of interchangeability of the assembly.


4.1.6 The manufacturer shall have adequate facilities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of C-2W Relay Valve conforming to WABCO design. The manufacturers shall also have facilities for inspection and testing of individual components and sub-assembly conforming to WABCO requirements.

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4.2.1 The C-2W Relay Valve with 5mm choke shall be suitable for the brake system provided on diesel and electric locomotives on Indian Railways.

4.2.2 Rubber components shall be procured from RDSO approved sources and shall also conform to IRS.R-48-21. All rubber components used in the C-2W Relay Valve shall have minimum life of one and half year.


4.2.4 The C-2 Relay Valve is a diaphragm operated, self-lapping valve which functions to supply and exhaust brake cylinder air pressure during brake applications and release. It gets pilot air from SA9/ A9 and supply MR air to the brake cylinders at a pressure equal to the pilot air pressure at a higher rate. Thereby it applies and releases the brake.



1. Purpose and use:

1.1 Development of Specification for C-2W Relay Valve with 6mm choke to WABCO PC No. 579991 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-3439-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives.

1.2 The C-2-W Relay Valve is a high capacity remote controlled pneumatic device which serves to relay a large quantity main air reservoir pressure to the operating system or exhaust the latter in accordance with the control air supplied from another pneumatic device located at a distance.

The C-2-W Relay Valve is a diaphragm operated, self-lapping valve and used to relay and maintain the Brake pipe (BP) air pressure requirement of the complete air braked train as initiated through the A-9 Automatic Brake Valve. A choke of 6 mm is provided in the exhaust.

C-2-W Relay Valve with over charge feature assembly has an additional small piston with small diaphragm in the design.


2.1 This FRS covers the desired characteristics, functional and technical requirements of the C-2W Relay Valve with 6mm choke conforming to WABCO design (PC no. 579991 & test specification no. T-3439-0. This valve is used in the twin pipe graduated release type brake system fitted on diesel and electric locomotives of IR.




MR Main Reservoir


IR Indian Railways

4. DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUIPMENT:


4.1.1 C-2W Relay Valve with 6mm choke to WABCO PC No. 579991 and complying to WABCO Test Spec No. T-3439-0 shall be used for brake application of locomotive only for diesel and electric locomotives.

4.1.2 The location and size of port is shown in RDSO tentative drawing. no. SK.DP- D.

4.1.3 The general shape, envelop size, mounting dimension and pipe / port connection of C-2W Relay Valve shall be as per RDSO drawing no. SK.DP- D.

4.1.4 Manufacturer shall provide sufficient evidence of their capability in support of the technology of manufacturing for C-2W Relay Valve conforming to WABCO design in view of interchangeability of the assembly.


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4.1.6 The manufacturer shall have adequate facilities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of C-2W Relay Valve conforming to WABCO design. The manufacturers shall also have facilities for inspection and testing of individual components and sub-assembly conforming to WABCO requirements.


4.2.1 The C-2W Relay Valve with 6mm choke shall be suitable for the brake system provided on diesel and electric locomotives on Indian Railways.

4.2.2 Rubber components shall be procured from RDSO approved sources and shall also conform to IRS.R-48-21. All rubber components used in the C-2W Relay Valve shall have minimum life of one and half year.


4.2.4 The C-2 Relay Valve is a diaphragm operated, self-lapping valve which functions to supply and exhaust air pressure during brake applications and release. It maintains this delivery pressure against leakage.

Functional Requirement Specification of C3W Distributor Valve with Control reservoirs to WABCO PC No. 1903971308 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives


1. Purpose and use:

1.1 Development of Specification for C3W Distributor Valve with Control reservoir to WABCO PC No. 1903971308 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives.

1.2 The C3W Distributor Valve with Passenger/Goods change –over cock, support reservoir, isolating cock and filter is used in Diesel and Electric Locomotives brake system for operation of graduated release automatic braking in the locomotive and synchronized braking throughout the train with similar brake system for either passenger or goods service. The Passenger / Goods change over Cock, a part of the C3W Distributor Valve, enables the Driver of the locomotive to quickly change over to the passenger or goods condition, and thus make the locomotive suitable for both the passenger and goods trains from braking point of view. The supporting Reservoir is permanently mounted on the locomotive. The incoming and outgoing pipe connections are terminated at one end of the support reservoir, and on the other end the C3W Distributor valve with passenger/ Goods change over cock is mounted, advantage being that the distributor valve can be removed for repair or replacement without disturbing the pipe connections. The filter element and the isolating cock are fitted underneath the support reservoir. The support reservoir is a specially designed with all the above mounting faces integrated with control reservoir of 10 liters capacity, charged through the C3W distributor valve.


2.1 This FRS covers the desired characteristics, functional and technical requirements of the C3W Distributor Valve with Control reservoir. This valve is used in the twin pipe graduated release type brake system fitted on diesel and electric locomotives of IR.




MR Main Reservoir


IR Indian Railways



4.1.1 The C3W Distributor Valve with Control reservoir shall be used for brake application and release of locomotive only for diesel and electric locomotives.

4.1.2 C3W Distributor Valve with control reservoir is provided on the IRAB Panel for Diesel and Electric locomotive.

4.1.3 The general shape, envelop size, mounting dimension and pipe / port connection of C3W Distributor Valve shall be as per RDSO tentative drawing no. SK.DP- E.

4.1.4 Manufacturer shall provide sufficient evidence of their capability in support of the technology of manufacturing for C3W Distributor Valve conforming to

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Wabco design of C3W Distributor Valve in view of interchangeability of the assembly.


4.1.6 The manufacturer shall have adequate facilities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of C3W Distributor Valve with control reservoir conforming to WABCO design. The manufacturers shall also have facilities for inspection and testing of individual components and sub-assembly conforming to WABCO requirements.


4.2.1 The C3W Distributor valve with control reservoir shall be suitable for the brake system provided on the IRAB Panel for Diesel and Electric locomotive on Indian Railways.

4.2.2 All rubber components used in the C3W Distributor Valve with control reservoir shall have minimum life of one and half year.


4.2.4 The Distributor Valve shall be suitable for obtaining maximum brake cylinder pressure of 3.8 + 0.1 kg/cm² at full application. The maximum brake cylinder should not increase even if the control reservoir pressure and the brake pipe pressure increase.

4.2.5 The Distributor valve shall have Passenger / Goods change over position.

4.2.6 Controlling the times of application and release, depending on service conditions, i.e. for freight or passenger.

4.2.7 Facilitating complete discharge of air from the system with the help of the manual operating lever and thus complete release of brakes.

Functional Requirement Specification of 24-A Double Check Valve to WABCO PC No. 560504 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-2447-0 for Diesel and Electric Locomotives


1. Purpose and use:

1.1 Development of Specification for 24-A Double Check Valve to WABCO PC No. 560504 and WABCO Test Spec No. T-2447-0for Diesel and Electric Locomotives.

1.2 This is simple device with three port (two inlet and one outlet) connections and is used when two independent signal pressure are required to actuate the same control port of another device at a time i.e. 24-A Double Check Valve is used to permit a device to be controlled by either of two other devices


2.1 This FRS covers the desired characteristics, functional and technical requirements of the 24-A Double Check Valve conforming to WABCO design (PC no. 560504 & test specification no. T-2447-0). This valve is used in the twin pipe graduated release type brake system fitted on diesel and electric locomotives of IR.




MR Main Reservoir


IR Indian Railways



4.1.1 24-A Double Check Valve to WABCO PC No. 560504 and complying to WABCO Test Spec No. T-2447-0 shall be used for brake system of locomotive only for diesel and electric locomotives.

4.1.2 The general shape, envelop size, mounting dimension and pipe / port connection of 24-A Double Check Valve shall be as per RDSO tentative drawing no. SK.DP- B.

4.1.3 Manufacturer shall provide sufficient evidence of their capability in support of the technology of manufacturing for 24-A Double Check Valve conforming to Wabco design in view of interchangeability of the assembly.


4.1.5 The manufacturer shall have adequate facilities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of 24-A Double Check Valve conforming to WABCO design. The manufacturers shall also have facilities for inspection and testing of individual components and sub-assembly conforming to WABCO requirements.


4.2.1 The 24-A Double Check Valve shall be suitable for the brake system provided on diesel and electric locomotives on Indian Railways.

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4.2.2 Rubber components shall be procured from RDSO approved sources and shall also conform to IRS.R-48-21. All rubber components used in the 24-A Double Check Valve shall have minimum life of one and half year.


4.2.4 The Double Check Valve is designed for in-line piping and consists of a body containing an internal floating check valve with "O" ring seals. The floating check valve responds to air pressure by directs the flow of air from one or the other of the two controlling devices to a common discharge. The Check Valve also seals air from flowing to the non-controlling device.

4.2.5 The internal floating check valve moves to and fro depending on the intensity of the pressure in the two inlet ports and seals the port which has lower pressure, from the common deliver port. While doing so, the other inlet port with a higher pressure is connected to the common delivery port.

Annexure - 2

EOI for development of specification of critical brake valves of IRAB type brake

system

Selection criteria for short-listing of the firms

(Reference: RDSO ISO document No. QO-D-8.1-16 Version 1.1)

S. No.

Item Marks Remarks

1. Turnover of the firm during last 3 years

10 Firm having maximum will be given full marks and other as percentile.

2. Experience & expertise

(a) Details of supplies made in the field of item under EOI i.e. A-9 Auto brake valve, C-2W relay valve with 5mm choke, C-2W relay valve with 6mm choke, C3W Distributor valve with control reservoirs & 24A-Double check valves for locomotive application

45 This is the total no. of supplies made in the field of items under EOI. The firm should submit documentary evidence. The firm having maximum number will be given full marks & other as percentile.

(b) Details of supplies made in the field of other brake valves for locomotive application, listed in current RDSO vendor Directory.

25 This is the total no. of supplies made. The firm should submit documentary evidence. The firm having maximum number will be given full marks & other as percentile.

3. Manpower & their qualification 10 Number of persons with profession qualification on firms direct roll. Marks shall be considered as per following gradation: Diploma - 1 No, B.E.- 2 No., M. Tech- 3 No., Ph. D – 4 No. Firm having maximum number will be given full marks & other as percentile.

4. Details of patent held & MoU/ agreement with OEM of locomotive brake valves.

10 Firm having maximum number of Patent/ MoU/ Agreement will be given full marks & others as percentile.

Annexure-3

FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RESPONSE

Respondents Ref No.:

Date:

Designation of officer to whom the respondent replies

Room No:

Building: Research Designs & Standards Organization

Ministry of Railways

Manak Nagar

Lucknow, I

NDIA 226011

Dear Sir,

Subject: RESPONSE TO – EOI FOR PARTICIPATION __________________________

1. We, the undersigned, offer the following information in response to the Expression of Interest sought

by you vide your Notification No._______, dated _____.

2. We are duly authorized to represent and act on behalf of ________________ (hereinafter the

“respondent”)

3. We have examined and have no reservations to the EOI Document including Addenda No(s)

______________________.

4. We are attaching with this letter, the copies of original documents defining: -

a) The Respondent’s legal status;

b) Its principal place of business;

c) Its place of incorporation (if respondents are corporations); or its place of registration (if

respondents are cooperative institutions, partnerships or individually owned firms);

d) Self certified financial statements of Last three years, clearly indicating the financial turn over

and net worth.

e) Copies of any market research, business studies, feasibility reports and the like sponsored by

the respondent, relevant to the project under consideration

5. We shall assist MoR and/or its authorized representatives to obtain further clarification from us, if

needed.

a) RDSO and/or its authorized representatives may contact the following nodal persons for further

information on any aspects of the Response:

S. No. Contact Name Address Telephone E Mail

6. This application is made in the full understanding that:

a) Information furnished in response to EOI shall be used confidentially by RDSO for the purpose

of development of the project.

b) RDSO reserves the right to reject or accept any or all applications, cancel the EOI and

subsequent bidding process without any obligation to inform the respondent about the grounds

of same

c) We confirm that we are interested in participating in development of the project

7. We certify that our turnover and net worth in the last three years is as under:

Financial Year Turn over Net worth

8. In response to the EOI we hereby submit the following additional details annexed to this application.

8.1. Details of various items being manufactured.

8.2. Details of supplies made in the field of item under EOI i.e. A-9 Auto brake valve, C-2W relay

valve with 5mm choke, C-2W relay valve with 6mm choke, C3W Distributor valve with control

reservoirs & 24A-Double check valves for locomotive application

8.3. Details of supplies made in the field of other brake valves for locomotive application, listed in

current RDSO vendor Directory.

8.4. Details of man-power with their qualification.

8.5. Detailed proposal for items proposed in EOI including alternative proposal, if any.

8.6. Details of Patent held and MoU/agreement with OEM of locomotive brake valves.

8.7. ISO certification

8.8 undertaking as per Annexure-A:

9. The undersigned declare that the statements made and the information provided in the duly

completed application are complete, true, and correct in every detail. We also understand that in the

event of any information furnished by us being found later on to be incorrect or any material

information having been suppressed, RDSO may delete our name from the list of qualified

Respondents. We further understand that RDSO will give first preference to the applicants

considered relevant for the purpose

10. Our response is valid till (date in figures and words):______________________________________

Yours sincerely,

(Sign)

NAME

In the Capacity of

Duly authorized to sign the

response for and on behalf of

Date

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Firm/ Registered Company/Joint Venture) that:

a) In regard to matters relating to the security and integrity of the country, no charge sheet has been filed by an agency of the Government / conviction by a Court of Law for an offence committed by the -----------------------------------(name of the entity)or by any sister concern of the ----------------------------------(name of the entity ) would result in disqualification.

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