Central Railway Mumbai Goods Transportation Tender 4.5 MT Truck, 2000 KM Monthly, EMD ₹39,640 2026

Tender Overview

Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for a monthly goods transportation service in the state of Maharashtra, specifically for outside-city work from Mumbai. The contract requires a truck capacity of 4.5 MT with a travel allowance up to 2000 km per month and continuous 24-hour availability to move Engineering Machines, Materials, and Personnel. Estimated contract value is ₹1,981,992, with an EMD of ₹39,640. Bidders must ensure an office presence within the consignee state and comply with GeM terms on contract variation up to 25%. Unique clauses include payroll obligations and EMD/FDR submission options. The scope emphasizes mobility, reliability, and compliance in a rail-focused logistics environment. This tender targets logistics providers experienced in government procurement and capable of scalable transport operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle capacity required: 4.5 MT minimum for each transport
• Distance horizon: up to 2000 km per month; outside-city interstate routing within state
• Availability: 24 hours, on-demand for Engineering Machines, Materials & manpower
• EMD: ₹39,640; can be submitted as Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) or online/DSC as per buyer’s preference
• Security/Deposit: FDR-based security acceptable; must be pledged to Sr. Divisional Finance Manager, CSMT Mumbai
• Office requirement: service provider office located in the consignee state; documentary evidence required
• Payment terms: salaries/wages paid to deployed staff by provider first; statutory filings (PF/ESIC) and bank statements to be submitted with bills
• Contract flexibility: quantity/ scope adjustments up to 25% permitted per clause 25; final acceptance subject to service provider consent
• Documentation: upload all required certificates; non-submission leads to rejection
• BOQ: no items listed; focus on transport service capabilities and compliance
• Standards: no specific technical standards listed; emphasis on regulatory compliance and contractual performance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹39,640; submit via traditional EMD or FDR; endorsement on back of FDR and related cover letter
• Payment terms: provider remuneration aligned with payroll settlements and statutory compliance; no advance described
• Delivery/ performance: 24-hour readiness for on-demand transport; no fixed delivery window beyond monthly km cap
• Sub-contracting: prohibited without prior written consent; liability remains with original bidder
• Office requirement: bidder must maintain an office within the consignee state; documentary evidence required
• Certification: upload required certificates; non-submission risks rejection
• Contract variation: quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% allowed with consent
• Payroll obligations: salaries for contracted staff to be paid by provider upfront; PF/ESIC documentation required with payments