Tender Overview
East Central Railway invites bids for LCV truck–based goods transportation services to operate monthly, for routes outside the city but within the state, from Samastipur, Bihar. Estimated contract value: ₹29,013,120 with an EMD of ₹1,150,660. The scope specifies open body LCV trucks and a flexible quantity/duration tolerance up to 25% at contract issue and confirmed post-award. Bidders should note the option to adjust quantity or duration up to 25% after award. This procurement emphasizes compliant financial health and documented past experience as proof of capability. Unique terms include flexible security deposit formats (DD or FDR) and specific timelines for submission of hard copies. This tender is structured to ensure reliable monthly transport capacity for railway machinery and equipment movements within Bihar.
Key differentiators include the emphasis on pre-award financial health verification, flexible EMD/Performance Security formats, and documented past project experience as acceptable proof. The lack of BOQ items signals a broad service scope rather than a fixed-load schedule, demanding robust operational planning from bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: Goods transportation using open body LCV trucks for monthly interstate within-state routes
- Estimated Value: ₹29,013,120; EMD: ₹1,150,660
- Delivery/Service Location: Samastipur, Bihar; within-state routing outside city limits
- Standards/Compliance: No technical specs listed; bidders must demonstrate relevant transportation licensing and prior experience per terms
- Experience Evidence: Accepted forms include contract copies, client execution certificates, or third-party notes as proof of past projects
- Financial/Security: EMD submission via Demand Draft payable to FA and CAO ECR (Hajipur); alternative security via PBG or FDR per GeM terms; hard copies required within specified days
- Contract Flexibility: Quantity or duration adjustments up to ±25%; post-award adjustments allowed
- Documentation: Upload DD proof with bid; hard copies to be delivered within 5–15 days as directed
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/PBG options: EMD via Account Payee DD; PBG allowed; after award, scanned DD/FDR may substitute PBG with hard copy delivery within 15 days
- Security formats: DD payable at Hajipur; FDR pledged to FA and CAO ECR; FDR release on endorsed letter
- Payment terms: Not detailed; typical railway practice includes progressive payment on delivery/completion (specify in bid)
- Experience proof: Accepts contract/invoice-based evidence; execution certificates by clients; third-party notes are permissible
- Financial standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload self-certification of financial health
- Variation clause: 25% variation in quantity or duration permitted at contract issue and post-award
- Delivery timeline: Not explicitly stated; rely on monthly transportation cadence and contract terms
- Important documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations (if applicable), and EMD proofs