Indian Army Goods Transport Service Tender Patiala Punjab 21-27 FT Trucks IS etc 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks a Goods Transport Service contractor for hazardous materials on a per KM basis across multiple truck types including 21 FT, 23 FT, 27 FT Open Body Taurus, 22 FT Platform, and 40-80 FT Flatbed. Project location is PATIALA, PUNJAB with an estimated contract value of ₹5,958,900 and an EMD of ₹297,945. A compulsory pre-bid meeting is mandated, and bidders must demonstrate a local service office within the consignee’s state. The scope emphasizes compliance with safety for hazardous goods and timely execution, with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity or duration variation at contract award or issuance. The GeM bid requires a bankable performance security (PBG) or an acceptable DD payable to SBI as alternate security. Unique conditions include mandatory police verification, vehicle vintage under 8 years, and CA-vetted financials for the last three years. The tender includes rigorous documentation and compliance prerequisites to participate in this government procurement in the transport sector.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs published in the tender document; however, essential items include: hazardous/dangerous goods transport and multiple truck categories with varying capacities (21–80 FT).
• EMD: ₹297,945 and estimated contract value: ₹5,958,900.
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting; vehicles must be less than 8 years vintage; police verification required.
• Payment and staffing processes demand staff wages paid by the service provider before invoicing and submission of PF/ESIC documents.
• Security options include PBG or DD in favor of COMMANDANT 33 FAD at SBI; delivery obligations and SLA attachments exist in the ATC.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance Security: Bank DD in favor of ENTITY SBI with 15-day delivery of hard copy post-award; or standard PBG as per GeM terms.
• Pre-bid meeting is compulsory; submission of last three years’ audited balance sheets and IT returns; CA vetting required.
• Office presence: service provider must maintain an office in the state of the consignee (Punjab).
• Documentation: Aadhaar, PAN, MSME certificate; police verification; not blacklisted; vehicle age verification; war-time CH/TCHT certificate during emergencies.
• Payment terms to staff first, then invoicing with statutory documents; supplier to provide wage records and PF/ESIC.