Online RDSO Registration - Fees, Procedure and Documents Required

Updated on December 11, 2024 01:30:16 PM

RDSO Stands for "Research Design and Standard Organisation" under the ministry of railways in India. RDSO registration is a process through which vendors, manufacturers and service providers can register with RDSO to supply goods and services to Indian Railways.

The registration process typically involves submitting relevant documents fulfilling quality standards and specifications. RDSO registration is essential for businesses looking to engage in railway projects in India, as it demonstrates their abilities to meet the technical and quality standards set by Research and standard organizations in India. Once registered, vendors can participate in the procurement process for the various railway projects in India.

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Who Requires RDSO Registration?

RDSO Vendor Registration is a way for the railways to verify and approve supplies that can contribute to developing and maintaining the railway infrastructure in the country. The RDSO registration signifies compliance with the technical and quality standards set by research design and standard organization (RDSO).

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Purpose of RDSO

RDSO plays a crucial role in the development and standardization of various aspects related to Indian railways. It ensures coordination among different railway systems and promotes uniformity in design standards and specifications.

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Eligibility for RDSO Vendor Approval

  • Stores
  • Vendors
  • Manufacturers
  • Service Providers
  • Signal & Telecommunication providers
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Documents Required for RDSO Registration

These are the following documents that the applicants require to get vendor approval from RDSO.

  • Pan Details
  • Factory License
  • Quality control details
  • Details of Manufacturing facilities
  • ISO Certificate
  • Organization Chart
  • Details of testing equipment
  • List of purchased items
  • Details of supplier
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • NoC from Concerned environmental authorities
  • List of services given to subcontractors with details of subcontractors
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Process of RDSO Registration - Vendor Approval Procedure with RDSO

With Professional Utilities you can obtain your RDSO vendor approval by following the following steps.

Documentation

Applicants are required to produce all the relevant documents to our expert, The application form with RDSO will be filled out once the concerned experts thoroughly verify the documents.

Application & Verification

Once our experts verify the documents, we will file an official application with the RDSO licensing authority. The application will be further scrutinized by the licensing authority.

Testing & Approval

In some cases, the licensing authority may also require product samples for testing and evaluation after the document verification.

Issuance of Certificate

Upon the successful approval and evaluation, RDSO will issue a registration certificate or approve the vendor for further operation with Indian Railways.

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Fee for RDSO Registration for Vendors

The Govt fee for RDSO Registration is as follows:

For items having 5 or more registered vendors
For Indian firms (Micro & Small) INR 10,000
For firms other than micro & small INR 15,000
For foreign firms $5,000

Note: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST.

Time Taken for RDSO Vendor Registration

It takes around 20-25 days to get Vendor approval from the Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO).

Validity of RDSO Registration

The validity of RDSO registration is up to 2 years once approved.

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Compliances of RDSO Registration for Vendors

  • Applicants must comply with the latest version of RDSO's ISO procedure such as "QM-RF-7.1-3" and assurance plan (QAP)
  • STR, Specification and bill of material must be verified
  • Firms must have inventory and spare parts support systems in India
  • The quality of the audit firm must be audited to verify its compliance
  • Firms must set up infrastructure facilities for designing, simulation and testing
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Benefits of Getting RDSO Registration for Vendors

Entities involved in supplying goods to the Indian railway can get the following benefits of vendor approval from RDSO.

  • Access to Market: As the Indian railways are one of the largest consumers in India, vendors with valid RDSO certificates can take advantage of it and participate in procurements in railway tenders.
  • Credibility and Trust: RDSO registration signifies that a product has met the rigorous standards set by Indian railways. This enhances the credibility and trustworthiness of the firm.
  • Compliance with Standards: RDSO registration ensures that products or services comply with the specific technical and quality standards established by RDSO.
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Conclusion

The RDSO vendor registration is an important registration for vendors working with research and development organizations under the Ministry of Railways. RDSO authorisation is approved once the vendor complies with RDSO quality standards and the prescribed ISO procedure. Applicants are required to go through rigorous scrutiny to obtain vendor approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I register as a railway vendor?

To get a railway vendor approval interested parties are required to apply with the RDSO licensing body, fulfilling all their application criteria and quality guidelines.

What is the cost of railway vendor registration?

The cost of RDSO vendor registration can vary depending on the registration criteria of the vendor as well as the size of the firm. Usually, the fee for RDSO registration ranges from INR 10,000 - 2,50,000 for Indian firms.

RDSO vendor approval Consultants in India.

Ans. You can get your RDSO vendor approval with Professional Utilities within just 20-25 days at an affordable cost. Our experts can guide you through all the hassle of the registration process and documentation.

Validity of RDSO registration certificate

The validity of RDSO registration is upto 2 years from the day of its issuance.

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