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The Directorate General of Telecommunications (DOT) under the Department of Telecommunications invites bids for monthly premium sedan cab hiring services. The contract structure covers 1500 km x 260 hours with outstation travel, targeting DOT’s transportation needs. Estimated contract value is ₹2,934,000 with an EMD of ₹73,350. The award requires a local service provider office within the consignee state, aligning with regional service delivery. A key differentiator is the flexible monthly quantity/duration clause and the requirement for drivers familiar with Ahmedabad Municipal Area roads. This tender emphasizes operational reliability and compliant driver conduct, with OTA and SLA-based adjustments anticipated.
Service category: Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services for Premium Sedans
Coverage: 1500 km x 260 hours; outstation travel allowed
EMD: ₹73,350
Driver requirement: Knowledge of Ahmedabad Municipal Area roads; professional conduct
Vehicle requirement: Taxi passing mandatory
Contract flexibility: Up to 50% cost variation for six months
KM carry-forward: Unused kms carried forward up to six months
EMD of ₹73,350 must be submitted with bid
Local office in consignee state is mandatory
Drives must be familiar with Ahmedabad routes and etiquette
OTA and overtime payments governed by SLA; core hours 08:45-18:45; 260 monthly hours limit
Service provider to ensure availability within consignee state; no fixed start date provided
Not specified in data; penalties to be defined in SLA
Local office presence in consignee state with documentary evidence
Experience in premium sedan cab/taxi services
Compliance with driver etiquette and road familiarity requirements
Quantity
2
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
88
Experience Required
1 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
Yes (Arbitration clause document) as per DoE OM No.F.1/2/2024-PPD dated 03.06.2024 Arbitration should not be routinely included in contracts
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - Premium Sedan; 1500 km x 260 hours; Outstation
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Ahmadabad
Delivery Pincodes
382481
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumit Dhingra | 382481,O/o Sr.DDG, Gujarat LSA, RTTC Building, Jagatpura, Ahmedabad- 382481 | Ahmadabad | Gujarat | 382481 | 2 | - | Estimated number of outstation nights per month per vehicle : 2 Duration in Months for which service is required : 24 |
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GST registration certificate
PAN card copy
Proof of local office in consignee state
Experience certificates (similar cab/taxi services)
Financial statements or solvency proof
EMD payment receipt (₹73,350)
Technical compliance certificates for vehicles and drivers
OEM/vehicle manufacturer authorisations (if applicable)
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and a local office proof, plus EMD ₹73,350. Ensure driver and vehicle compliance with taxi passing and Ahmedabad route knowledge. Provide experience certificates and financial statements; RFP notes OTA/SLA terms and 260 monthly hours cap.
Submit GST registration, PAN card, proof of local presence, experience certificates for cab services, financial statements, EMD receipt, driver/vehicle compliance certificates, and OEM authorizations if applicable. Include SLA framework references and route familiarity documentation.
Specifications define 1500 km x 260 hours with outstation usage, taxi passing mandate, driver route knowledge in Ahmedabad, and professional conduct expectations. No BOQ items; service is bundled as a monthly basis cab hire with 10-hour duty window plus OTA per SLA.
The EMD amount is ₹73,350. Submit via the prescribed online or DD method per tender terms and ensure the EMD accompanies the bid packet to qualify for technical and financial evaluation.
Overtime allowance is governed by the SLA; core hours are 08:45–18:45; OTA is permitted only beyond the monthly 260-hour limit, with OTA payments defined in the contract SLA.
Drivers must be skilled with Ahmedabad Municipal Area roads, exhibit decent conduct, and adhere to office etiquette. Vehicles must have taxi passing clearance, and drivers should comply with local regulations and safety standards.
Contract quantity and duration can be increased or decreased up to 50% over six months beyond the initial term, subject to satisfactory performance and the overall bid value adjustments.