Indian Army Short Term Cab & Taxi Hiring Services SUV Lekhapani to Local/Outstation Duties 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks Short Term Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – SUV to service multiple legs from Lekhapani to local and outstation destinations. The project covers duties ranging from 08 hrs/80 km to 12 Hrs/250 Km and includes long-haul legs up to 1120 km both ways. Estimated contract value is ₹2,184,100 with an EMD of ₹65,523. Vehicles required include Non-AC SUVs such as Mahindra Bolero, XUV500, Innova or equivalent. The scope spans various routes: Lekhapani to Dinjan, Khonsa, Roing, Kibithu, Anini, Tadadege, and more, with both one-way and round-trip requirements across the Northeast theater. A key differentiator is precise duty calendars and distance-based mobilization, ensuring availability for designated local and outstation duties. This tender emphasizes compliance with vehicle type and per-route requirements, and enforces integrated submission of documents and certificates as per ATC. Unique aspects include mandatory adherence to the buyer’s at-site vehicle roster, and the option clause enabling quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% pre/post contract issuance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle type: Non-AC SUV (Mahindra Bolero/ XUV500/ Innova or equivalent SUV)
• Routes & durations: 08 hrs/80 km; 12 Hrs/250 km; 85 km leg to Dinjan (one-way); 170 km (both ways); 180 km (both ways); 172 km (one-way); 344 km (both ways); 680 km (both ways); 804 km (both ways); multiple one-way and both-way legs listed
• Location: Lekhapani HQ to local/outstation stations in Assam/Arunachal Pradesh; duties spanning Lekhapani to Dinjan, Anini, Roing, Kibithu, Tadadege, and TADADEGE
• Estimated value & EMD: ₹2,184,100 estimated; EMD ₹65,523; payments per schedule by contract terms
• Vehicle roster: Based on ATC; contractors may submit Banker's Cheque as EMD alternative; delivery of BC copy within bid period
• ATC-compliant submissions: Certificates and documents must be uploaded; ATC clauses govern assignment/sub-contracts; liability remains with seller
• Flexibility: Option to increase/decrease contract quantity/duration up to 25% at contract issuance and post-issuance; mutual acceptance required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Payment terms: ₹65,523 EMD; Banker's Cheque accepted; payment terms aligned with contract deliverables and government norms; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end/ opening
• Eligibility: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload undertaking; no assignment/sub-contract without buyer consent; joint and several liability remains with bidder
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, technical/compliance documents, OEM authorizations as applicable
• Tender conditions: ATC clauses allow up to 25% quantity/duration adjustment; delivery and performance compliance required; penalties/LD not specified in data but standard govt terms apply
• Vehicle compliance: Non-AC SUV category; OEM/brand options acceptable if meet roster and route-specific requirements; adherence to local duty rosters and route calendars
• Liability & subcontracting: Sub-contracting allowed only with prior written consent; seller remains jointly liable for performance