Northern Railway Bus Hiring Service Tender Outstation 1200 Km 180 Hr 2026 – 2,755,000 Est Value & 55,100 EMD

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a bus hiring service procurement by the Northern Railway for outstation operations, covering 1200 Km(s) * 180 Hr(s) with an estimated contract value of ₹2,755,000 and an EMD of ₹55,100. The scope targets regular, non-deluxe outstation buses (NDX) with 25–27-seat configurations. The award terms require specific EMD/Performance Security options via Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) and delivery of hard copies within defined timelines after bid opening. Eligibility focuses on government/PSU-backed experience and substantial turnover, ensuring bidders can sustain a large service footprint.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit vehicle performance specs are published; scope is service-based for outstation bus hiring across NR routes.
• EMD/PBG flexibility includes FDR in the name of the Seller’s account, with bank endorsements allowing withdrawal on demand or with pledgee sanction.
• Bidders must upload scanned FDR proof with the bid and deliver the original hard copy within 15 days of award; PBG allowed as per GeM GTC.
• Minimum experience: at least one similar single service contract in last 3 financial years, coreerred through Central/State government or PSU entities, representing at least 35% of the advertised bid value.
• Financial standing: aggregate turnover not less than 150% of the advertised bid value over the last three financial years.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹55,100; can be via standard EMD or FDR as described, with proof uploaded.
• Performance Security: FDR acceptable; original FDR to be sent within 15 days of award.
• Experience: minimum 1 similar contract in last 3 financial years; value threshold 35% of bid value.
• Financials: turnover requirement at least 150% of ₹2,755,000 (≈ ₹4,132,500) across three years.
• Documentation: mandatory certificates and documents must be uploaded; private individuals not accepted for work experience.
• Delivery/Payment terms not fully specified; bidders should prepare for govt procurement terms and submission of required KYC/financials and OEM authorizations as applicable.