Central Railway cab & taxi hiring tender 2026 Bhusawal Division SUV 1500km 320hours IS 550 compliant

Tender Overview

Central Railway invites bids for a monthly basis cab & taxi hiring service specifically for SUVs under the Bhusawal Division, with a scope of 1500 km and 320 hours per month, including outstation 24x7 support. The estimated value is ₹9,31,200 and the EMD is ₹18,625. Vehicles must be commercially registered, not older than 3 years, and the price includes GST, driver, fuel, tolls, and parking. An on-ground service provider office must be located within the consignee’s state. The tender enforces performance-based conditions through ATC clauses and restricts bidders with prior adverse performance in the Bhusawal Division. Unique aspects include a 25% quantity/duration variation window and mandatory annexure submission. This opportunity targets established transport vendors capable of sustained daily operations under Indian Railways terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle type: SUV, commercially registered with valid fitness certificate/ commercial license
• Pricing scope: Rates inclusive of GST, driver/cleaner, fuel (petrol/diesel/CNG), tolls, parking, and all taxes; no extra charges beyond fixed monthly running and KM costs
• Age limit: vehicle age not to exceed 3 years from service commencement
• Delivery/placement: vehicle stabling as required by railway consignee officer; standby availability 24x7
• Documentation: must upload all certificates; non-submission leads to rejection; annexures signed with bid number/date
• Policy stance: office of service provider must be in the same state as consignee; adverse performance in Bhusawal in last 2 years disqualifies the bidder
• Contract flexibility: Buyer may modify scope up to 25% before contract issuance and up to 25% thereafter
• Contract terms: lump-sum type services with scope expansion terms; no separate payments beyond fixed monthly charges
• Certification & compliance: vehicle fitness/certificates must be current; SLA adherence required; ATC uploaded with bid
• BOQ note: no BOQ items available for this tender

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,625 to be submitted per tender guidelines
• Experience/office: service provider must maintain an office in the consignee state
• Performance: bidders with past termination due to bad performance in Bhusawal Division in last two years are disqualified
• Vehicle standards: commercial vehicle eligibility, valid fitness certificate, and license required
• Pricing & payments: rates must be GST inclusive; no extra payments for activities beyond fixed/ running KM costs
• Stability: contractor must be ready for 24x7 outstation operations and stabling as directed by consignee
• Documentation: submission of all annexures and signed ATC documents; missing annexures lead to rejection
• Modification authority: buyer can adjust contract quantity/duration by up to 25% at different stages
• Risk clause: tender may be closed at any stage due to officer unavailability with no liability to bidders
• Warranty/Support: not explicitly stated; ensure SLA alignment via ATC terms