Directorate General Of Foreign Trade cab & taxi hiring Nagpur Maharashtra 2500 km x 320 hours 24x7 2026

Tender Overview

Directorate General Of Foreign Trade (dgft), Department of Commerce, invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – Sedan in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Scope covers 2500 km x 320 hours with outstation 24x7 availability. Estimated value and start/end dates are not disclosed. Bidders must provide evidence of a local service office in Maharashtra. The contract allows a ±25% adjustment in quantity/duration, with the buyer’s consent for scope increases in lump-sum arrangements. An emphasis on supplier presence in the consignee state and online credential validation aligns with the center’s procurement policy.

This procurement emphasizes compliant service delivery, 24/7 outstation capability, and formalized bid submission through GeM, with EMD term and post-award performance security options highlighted. The packing list is minimal due to the zero BOQ items, but the emphasis remains on reliable, city-based cab services with nationwide outstation support when required.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD amount: ₹13,000 (DD or online acceptable; submit scanned proof and deliver hard copy within 5 days of Bid End/Opening)
• Contract flexibility: up to 25% increase in quantity or duration; post-award scope uplift requires bidder consent
• Office availability: service provider must have an office in Maharashtra; documentary evidence required
• Payment security: performance security via Account Payee DD in favour of JT DGFT NAGPUR; DD delivery within 15 days if awarded
• MSME/PSU preference: procurement reserved for Micro and Small Enterprises with validated credentials via Udyog Aadhaar/URC; service-provider eligibility for reserved benefits emphasized
• Submission requirements: comply with terms, ATC, corrigenda; upload certificates, financials, and EMP documents; maintain authenticity of provided data
• No BOQ items supplied; focus on service delivery, reliability, and regional presence

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹13,000; submission via DD or online with BID; hard copy required within 5 days of bid end/opening
• Experience/turnover: not explicitly stated; online proof of office in Maharashtra and service capability required
• Delivery/availability: 24x7 outstation cab service; monthly basis; 2500 km x 320 hours scope; flexible quantity/duration up to 25%
• Payment terms: not detailed; DD-based security acceptable post-award; payment terms to be clarified in contract
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations if applicable, technical bids
• Penalties/warranty: not specified; standard GeM terms apply; ATC and corrigendum to be followed
• Reservation benefit: MSME preference if eligible with online credentials; bidder must be manufacturer for goods; traders excluded
• Office requirement: service-provider office in the state of consignee (Maharashtra) with documentary evidence