Forest Department Chhattisgarh earth moving & crane hire tender 2025 - ISM/Schedule per hour basis

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a procurement by the forest department of Chhattisgarh for hire of Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling Equipment and Cranes on a per hour basis as per buyer requirements. The estimated contract value is ₹2,337,950 with an EMD of ₹23,000. The scope covers JCB-type machines and related handling gear, with no BOQ items listed. A key differentiator is the implementation of an Option Clause allowing up to 25% adjustment in quantity or contract duration at contract issuance and during execution. An “excess settlement” feature allows additional charges up to a defined percentage if supported by documentation. The tender emphasizes flexibility and serviceability to match buyer needs, within the forest department’s procurement framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Equipment categories: Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Cranes; per hour billing as required by the buyer.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹2,337,950; EMD ₹23,000.
• Contract flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration at contract issuance and during execution.
• Pricing mechanism: Excess settlement option enabling additional invoice charges up to a defined percentage with mandatory supporting documents.
• Documentation: No itemized BOQ; no explicit technical specs available; bidders must align with buyer’s hourly service scope and safety compliance.
• Category focus: JCBs and material handling equipment suitable for forest project sites.
• Delivery/servicing: Per hour basis; responsive maintenance and on-site availability as per buyer’s requirement.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹23,000 (specified amount).
• Option Clause: Quantity/duration may be revised up to 25%; adjustments binding on bidders.
• Excess settlement: Additional charges allowed up to a defined percentage with documents; invoice must include supporting records.
• Submission specifics beyond basic documents are not detailed; bidders should prepare standard tender documents, GSTIN, PAN, and prior experience certificates where applicable.