Southern Railway Madurai Labour Services Tender 2026 for Dindigul Running Room - 2 Care Taker cum Security Guards, Housekeeping, Gardening, Cleaning, Bed Maintenance, AC Maintenance, Linen, Reading Materials 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement by Southern Railway, part of Indian Railways, seeks outsourced labour across multiple on-site roles at Running Room Dindigul, Madurai region. The scope covers 730 days in two shifts, with 1 labour per shift for security/caretaker duties, 2 unskilled staff for housekeeping and gardening, 2 server bearers, 2 cleaners, and complementary services like bed maintenance, mosquito net washing, curtain care, consumables, reading materials, AC maintenance (filters, gas refilling), petty repairs, loading/unloading, and subsidized meals. Estimated value is ₹10,339,334.40 with an EMD of ₹206,787. Tender emphasizes remote-on-site labour, round-the-clock coverage, and shift rotation. The project location is Madurai, Tamil Nadu (625001), with a strong focus on integrated facility services for Running Room operations, staff welfare, and maintenance. The bid requires adherence to the buyer’s terms for salary disbursement and statutory documentation, and allows payment via online EMD transfer. Unique aspects include multi-discipline labour outsourcing for a long contract duration and strict payroll/statutory compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications are published; scope includes:
  • Labour categories: care taker cum security, housekeeping, gardening, server bearer, cleaners, bed maintenance, consumables provisioning, reading materials, AC filters, AC gas refilling, petty repairs, loading/unloading, subsidized meals
  • Duration: 730 days with two shifts; average daily labour needs detailed in line items (e.g., 43 bed occupation, 17 AC units)
  • Site: Running Room Dindigul, with round-the-clock coverage and shift rotations
  • Financials: Estimated value ₹10,339,334.40; EMD ₹206,787; payments to staff are made by the service provider
  • Compliance: adherence to statutory requirements (PF/ESIC), payroll disclosure, and submission of required certificates
  • SOW attachments: referenced file attachments for scope, SLA, and detailed terms (must view prior to bid)

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹206,787; online transfer permitted via RTGS/NEFT to the designated Southern Railway account
• Payment terms: Service provider pays contracted staff first, claims reimbursement from buyer along with PF/ESIC documentation
• Security: Performance Security via PBG or FDR acceptable; FDR to be pledged to the Senior Divisional Finance Manager, Southern Railway, Madurai
• Documentation: upload all required certificates/documents with bid per ATC/Corrigendum; non-submission leads to rejection
• Experience/eligibility: financial health, non-liquidation status, and capability to manage long-term labour services for railway facilities
• Delivery & scope: 730-day service delivery with two shifts; on-site coverage; compliance with local labour regulations and railway requirements