Southern Railway Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender Velore Tamil Nadu 2026 SUV 2 Drivers ISO 9001 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway, a division of Indian Railways, invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – SUV in VELLORE, TAMIL NADU (631001). The contract comprises multiple mobility packages: 3,000 Km x 364 hours (Outstation 24x7), 5,000 Km x 720 hours (Local 24x7), and 3,600 Km x 720 hours (Outstation 24x7). Estimated contract value is ₹6,210,720 with an EMD of ₹124,220. The scope targets provision of passenger transport with 2 drivers per shift, under 24x7 operations, for government-linked transport needs. The bid allows up to 50% variation in quantity or duration prior to contract issue, and same percentage post-issue with provider consent. Unique aspects include strict eligibility on prior similar work, TN/Pondicherry office requirement, and audited turnover documentation. This tender emphasizes compliance with government procurement norms and service reliability for rail operations. The opportunity is positioned as a formal procurement for passenger transport services within the Tamil Nadu region, driven by central government rail logistics needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Southern Railway (Indian Railways)
• Location/Facility: VELLORE, Tamil Nadu 631001
• Service Category: Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – SUV
• Packages:
  • 3,000 Km x 364 hours; Outstation 24x7
  • 5,000 Km x 720 hours; Local 24x7
  • 3,600 Km x 720 hours; Outstation 24x7
• Estimated Value: ₹6,210,720; EMD: ₹124,220
• Eligibility: Past experience in similar services for government/PSU, 3-year turnover documentation, two drivers requirement, TN/PU office presence
• Deliverables/Timeline: Service 24x7 with two drivers; bid allows 50% quantity/duration flex prior to contract award
• Compliance: Adhere to standard government procurement terms and bid-specific ATCs
• Notes: No BOQ items listed; focus on driver availability and service continuity

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹124,220; must be submitted as specified in bid documents
• Office Location: Service provider must have an office in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry; GST or UDYAM registration required
• Past Experience: Must show three similar completed services (or combinations) costing ≥40% of estimated cost, or ≥50% for two services, or ≥80% for one service
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over 2023-24 to 2025-26 as per bid document; audited balance sheets or CA/CFA certificates required
• Drivers: Requirement of two drivers due to 24x7 operations at TVT & PUT
• Submission Docs: Upload mandated certificates and anti-liquidation undertakings; non-submission leads to rejection
• Variant Clause: 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration allowed pre- and post-award with consent
• Penalties/SLAs: Not specified in data; bid ATCs may include penalties for non-compliance