Southern Railway Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender (SUV) in Tamil Nadu/India 2026 – 2600 KM x 312 Hours IS and MSE Preference

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – SUV under a 2600 KM x 312 HOURS outstation contract. Estimated value: ₹945,000 with EMD ₹18,900. Location unspecified; service region aligned to consignee state with mandatory local service provider office. Scope centers on chauffeur-driven SUV rentals for rail operations on a monthly usage model, with provisions for distance overrun and unused kilometers carry-forward up to six months. A key differentiator is the flexible quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% and the MSE purchase preference for eligible bidders. The contract supports reimbursement for extra kilometers beyond monthly usage and requires adherence to buyer-specified ATC terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No itemized BOQ available; service category is passenger transport for rail operations using SUVs on a monthly plan.
• KM/Hours: 2600 KM per month usage variant and 312 hours allocated; excess kilometers payable per schedule; unused kilometers carried forward up to 6 months.
• EMD: ₹18,900; estimated contract value: ₹945,000. Office of service provider must be in the consignee state; documentary evidence required.
• Variation Clause: quantity/duration may be increased up to 25%; service provider consent required for lump-sum scope changes.
• Preference: MSE purchase preference with eligibility criteria for manufacturers/service providers; bidders must upload relevant documentary evidence.
• Payment/Delivery: terms include monthly payment for usage variant; penalties or LD not specified in available data.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,900; payment and security as per tender terms.
• Office Location: Service provider office must be located in the state of consignee; documentary evidence required.
• Variation Rights: up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration; consent for scope expansion in lumpsum contracts.
• MSE Preference: available to eligible MSEs; bidders must be manufacturer/service provider; documentation to confirm eligibility.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; failure leads to rejection.