Tender Overview
The opportunity is a timber transportation contract under the Forest Department, Chhattisgarh, located in Kanker (postal code 494230). It covers handling and transport on a lump-sum basis for timber with open-body trucks, capable of light to heavy-duty operations, including loading, unloading, and insurance. The estimated contract value is ₹54,819, and bidders should account for flexible contract quantity/duration up to 25% at issuance or thereafter. The ATC clarifies a focus on Goods Transportation Service – Timber, with standard loading/unloading and insurance expectations. Unique aspects include the lump-sum structure and a 25% adjustment window, which requires precise cost planning and risk assessment for timber logistics.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Goods: Timber
- Type of Trucks: Open Body
- Vehicle Capacity: Light to Heavy Duty (flexible to accommodate varied timber loads)
- Loading: Yes
- Unloading: Yes
- Insurance: Yes
- Delivery and service scope: Handling and transport on lump-sum basis; no BOQ items defined
- ATC/Documentation: ATC document uploaded; no explicit timber quantity in BOQ
- Special conditions: Quantity/duration can vary up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance; bidders must align with open-body truck capabilities for timber
- Compliance focus: Ensure timber transport suitability, loading/unloading capability, and insurance coverage
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the data; bidders should verify default procurement norms
- Quantity/Durations: 25% variation allowed at contract issue and thereafter
- Delivery terms: Lump-sum basis for timber transportation; no separate itemized rates
- Payment terms: Not specified; bidders must confirm with issuing authority
- Documentation: Upload ATC document; provide basic transport licensure and insurance proof when required
- Warranty/penalties: Not specified; bidders should seek clarification on service standards
- Eligibility: Demonstrable experience in timber transportation and adherence to open-body truck operations