vendor application form by logging in using the log in ID & password communicated to them and
make payment to RDSO through “e-payment to RDSO” link. The total time allowed for
making payment and uploading application along with documents shall be 15 days from the
date of communication of GST invoice. In case of non-compliance, the case shall be closed
and registration fee shall be forfeited (in case deposited). Prospective vendor is required to
send the hard copy of QAP and undertakings through post to reach RDSO within 21 days
from the date of uploading the documents on the Online Vendor Registration Portal
v) After submission of the online application along with the relevant documents by the prospective
vendor, the payment made will be verified and documents submitted along with online application
will be scrutinized. If the scrutiny is satisfactory then case shall be considered for field assessment
else closed and firm will be informed of the deficiencies.
vi)
In field assessment, first capability assessment shall be carried out by the nominated officer.
During capability assessment, verification of facilities as per STR shall be carried out by
nominated officer. If deficiencies found during capability assessment, then the case shall be
closed and closure along with deficiencies shall be communicated to the vendor . However, if the
vendor re-registers ( the term “re-register” wherever mentioned in this document shall mean the
vendor has to apply afresh by submitting fresh online application and depositing fresh registration
charges) and submits documents in support of compliance of deficiency communicated by
RDSO, (giving reference of the earlier case) within 6 months from the date of
closure/communication of deficiencies, the case can be restarted from the stage where it was
closed (as a one time exception).
vii) If the facilities as per STR are found satisfactory then firm will be advised to prepare samples for
testing within stipulated time (which is ITEM specific, - see „ITEM MASTER‟ under „Vendor
Interface‟ on RDSO Vendor Registration Portal -
http://www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in
) from
the date of advice by RDSO. In case, If the vendor fails to comply within stipulated time then
case shall be closed. However, if the vendor re-registers and submits samples along with
internal test reports, (giving reference of the earlier case) within 6 months from the date of
closure, the case can be restarted from the stage where it was closed (as a one-time
exception).
viii) The vendor will be required to deposit testing charges, if applicable as per details provided in
“Item Master” link.
ix)
On confirmation from vendor for readiness of sample, testing of samples shall be conducted. In
case, sample fails, the case shall be closed and the closure along with the test value of the results
shall be communicated to the vendor. If the vendor desires to further offer samples for re-testing,
he may do so only after taking adequate corrective action to improve the product specially for the
parameters which were found non-conforming. In such case, the vendor will have to re-register
and re-submit samples along with testing charges, if applicable, (giving reference of the
earlier case) within 6 months from the date of closure, then the case can be re-started from
the stage where it was closed (as a one-time exception).
If sample testing is satisfactory then approval shall be accorded for inclusion of vendor in the
“List of RDSO Vendors for Developmental Order” on Satisfactory test of product prototype or
initial or extended field trials ( as per details provided in the specification of the item). In case, the
development of firm has been undertaken against development order, the approval will be given
only after the firm has completed the supply. The vendor shall be considered for inclusion in “List
of Approved Vendors” upon fulfillment of the criteria as mentioned in clause 4.0 of ISO apex
document QO-D-7.1-11 latest version available on RDSO Website under link Vendor Interface
ISO Guidelines in regard to Vendor Approval Process ISO Apex Documents.
x) The specific Directorate‟s ISO documents/ instructions are available on RDSO Website under
link Vendor Interface ISO Guidelines in regard to Vendor Approval Process ISO
Directorate Documents.
xi) The “Item Master” contains details in regard to the item such as Specification, STR, Drawing,
Testing Charges ( if applicable) , Maximum time required for sample preparation during fresh
registration, Quantity and time required for Type Testing (If applicable) , Quantity and period for