Central Board Of Direct Taxes cab hire premium SUV Kolkata West Bengal 2026 3000 Km x 364 hours 24x7

Tender Overview

Central Board Of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in Kolkata, West Bengal seeks a monthly basis cab & taxi hiring service for a premium SUV fleet. Scope includes 3000 Km x 364 hours with Local 24x7 availability. Bid terms require the service provider to have a WB office, a minimum fleet of 15 self-owned vehicles, and maintenance of dedicated support lines. The contract allows a 50% adjustment in quantity or duration at issuance and with consent subsequently. This procurement emphasizes vehicle ownership, payroll obligations, and strict monthly billing limits. The absence of BOQ items suggests a service-centric engagement with clear operational expectations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Monthly basis cab & taxi hiring for premium SUV vehicles
• Fleet ownership: minimum of 15 self-owned vehicles; no lease-owned units
• Vehicle age: registrations not older than 2024-25 and in good condition
• Insurance: vehicles to carry latest Insurance and PUCC (PUUC) coverage
• Billing cap: monthly bill not to exceed ₹52,500 (incl. GST)
• Geography & office: service provider must maintain an office in the consignee’s state (West Bengal)
• Support & escalation: dedicated toll-free number and a formal escalation matrix
• Payroll policy: provider to pay staff salaries first; furnish PF/ESIC docs and bank statements for payments
• Vehicle ownership proof: evidence of ownership to be uploaded; 30% of bid quantity to be owned by provider
• Documentation compliance: failure to upload required certificates/documents may lead to rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantees: not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with ATC and bid documents
• Office requirement: must have a dedicated service office in West Bengal
• Manpower: at least 40% of staff on payroll for ≥1 year; provide verification documents
• Salary payments: provider must pay contracted staff’ salaries first, with subsequent claims to CBDT including statutory PF/ESIC records
• Fleet ownership clause: minimum 15 self-owned vehicles; 30% of bid quantity owned by provider
• Billing constraint: monthly cap of ₹52,500 inclusive of GST; all compliant vehicles must be commercial with PUCC
• Delivery & performance: targets framed by 24x7 local service; escalation and SLA adherence expected
• Documentation: submit all required certificates/documents per bid, ATC, and corrigenda