Northern Railway Charbagh Lucknow Material Shifting Operation Services Tender 2025 – Fork Lift/Crane/Tractor Platform

Tender Overview

The Northern Railway invites bids for material shifting operation services at Charbagh Workshop, Lucknow (UTTAR PRADESH) covering local transportation and shifting using specialized equipment such as Fork Lift Trucks, Platform Trucks, Mobile Cranes, Tractors/Loaders, Tripler units, Ambulances and Trucks. Estimated contract value is ₹1,3319,987.16 with an EMD of ₹216,600. Scope includes on-site shifting and movement of materials within workshop premises, leveraging a multi-vehicle fleet to execute operations efficiently. A key differentiator is the flexible quantity/duration option allowing up to 25% adjustment at tender issue and post-issue, plus an excess settlement mechanism for invoicing. Bidder responsibilities include payroll-related compliance and providing statutory documents as part of billing. The tender targets service providers capable of rapid deployment and compliant with railway working environments. This opportunity resides in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, within the Charbagh Workshop precinct, and focuses on internal logistics support rather than external transport. This procurement requires adherence to provided ATC/SOW attachments and the broader Contractors’ obligations under Indian Railways operational norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Material shifting operations in a railway workshop using Fork Lift Trucks, Platform Trucks, Mobile Cranes, Tractors, Loaders, Tripler, Ambulance and Truck for local transportation
• Estimated value: ₹13,319,987.16; EMD: ₹216,600
• No explicit BOQ items; rely on SOW/ATC attachments for scope of work
• Key contractual flexibilities: quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; excess settlement option with documentation
• Payment mechanics imply staff wages paid by the service provider upfront with reimbursements from the buyer, including PF/ESI compliance
• Compliance context: follow Indian Railways workplace safety and equipment handling norms; attestation via ATC/SOW attachments
• No product brand mandates specified; focus on operational capability and statutory compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹216,600 (bond/deposit as per tender terms)
• Option Clause: quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; accepted post-issue
• Excess Settlement: additional charges allowed up to a defined percentage of item-level value with required documentation
• Salaries/Wages: service provider to pay contracted staff first, then claim reimbursement from buyer with PF/ESI documents
• Documentation and statutory compliance requirements follow ATC/SOW attachments; submit payroll and statutory records with invoices
• No explicit delivery schedule provided; responsive deployment within project execution plan per SOW
• Ensure adherence to railway workshop safety and operational norms; align with IS/IR standards as applicable