Southern Railway Cab & Taxi Hiring SUV Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026 - Monthly Basis Vehicle Hire with 2600 km x 312 hours
Bid Publish Date
24-Oct-2026, 11:56 am
Bid End Date
05-Nov-2026, 12:00 pm
EMD
₹25,317
Value
₹12,65,846
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
Southern Railway invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services for SUV vehicles in the local Chennai area. The scope covers approximately 2,600 kilometers and 312 hours of service, with an estimated contract value of ₹1,265,846.40 and an EMD of ₹25,317. The arrangement supports a flexible quantity/duration option up to 25% per the buyer’s terms and allows multiple compliant EMD submission modes. Bidders should align with GeM ATC terms and ensure hard copy delivery of EMD documents within five days of bid end/opening. The procurement is administered by Southern Railway (Indian Railways) under the GeM portal with Chennai payment/collection specifics defined in the ATC.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Service type: Local SUV cab and taxi hiring on a monthly basis for Southern Railway operations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Coverage: 2,600 km total distance and 312 hours of usage within the contract period
- EMD options: Account Payee Demand Draft (DD), Banker’s Cheque (BC), or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR), payable at CHENNAI; submission proof required with bid; hard copy within 5 days
- Post-award security: Performance security via DD or FDR or PBG per GeM GTC; FDR/DD to be delivered within 15 days of award
- ATC/Bid terms: 25% variations in quantity or duration allowed; lumpsum scope may extend up to 25% with consent; bids must comply with uploaded ATC document
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹25,317; payable via DD/BC/FDR in favor of FA&CAO/S&W/PER, CHENNAI, with scanned proof and hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening
- Payment/Delivery terms: Terms defined in ATC; contract quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; local service delivery in Chennai area
- Post-award security: DD or FDR acceptable as Performance Security; FDR released to bidder after endorsement; delivery of hard copies within 15 days for award-based securities
- Documentation: GST registration, PAN, valid licenses for taxi operations, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations if required, and bid-specific compliance documents per ATC
- Brand/OEM constraints: Refer to ATC for any specific vehicle brand or OEM requirements, if stated in uploaded document
Key Specifications
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Service: Monthly SUV cab & taxi hiring for Southern Railway
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Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (local in scope)
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Distance/Time: 2,600 km and 312 hours
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Estimated value: ₹1,265,846.40
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EMD: ₹25,317
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EMD payment modes: DD/BC/FDR; payable at CHENNAI
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount and acceptable payment forms (DD/BC/FDR) with delivery deadline
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Contract scope can be increased by up to 25% with consent and ATC terms
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Post-award security options include DD/FDR or PBG; delivery timelines specified
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Documentation requirements include GST, PAN, experience, and fleet licenses
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD ₹25,317 via DD/BC/FDR, payable to FA&CAO/S&W/PER, CHENNAI; hard copies due within 5 days of bid end/opening; post-award security via DD/FDR or PBG; payment terms follow GeM GTC and ATC
Delivery Schedule
Contract allows up to 25% variation in quantity or duration; delivery of services to be local in Chennai; milestones aligned with monthly basis cab hires per ATC
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties/LD terms to be as per GeM GTC and ATC; ensure timely service delivery within 312 hours total usage and 2,600 km coverage; specifics in ATC
Bidder Eligibility
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Local cab/taxi service provider authorized to operate in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Minimum compliance with GST and applicable vehicle permits
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Experience in providing monthly basis chauffeured transport services to public sector or railway entities
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - SUV; 2600 km x 312 hours; Local
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
30
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Pincodes
600023
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankar T | 600023,Office of the Dy CME/C/ Carriage workshop, Perambur,Southern Railway, Chennai - 600023, Chennai, 600023 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 600023 | 1 | - | Duration in Months for which service is required : 24 |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-10074938.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
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Required Documents
GST Registration Certificate
PAN Card
EMD submission proof (DD/BC/FDR) with bid
Bank guarantees or FDR documentation as applicable
Technical bid compliance documents
Experience certificates for local cab/taxi services
Vehicle licenses and fleet details (registration, permit)
OEM authorization (if required by ATC)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to bid for the taxi service tender in Chennai with SUV availability?
To bid, submit EMD ₹25,317 via DD/BC/FDR to FA&CAO/S&W/PER, CHENNAI, along with scanned proof and hard copy within 5 days. Include GST, PAN, fleet licenses, experience certificates, and ATC-compliant bid. Ensure local Chennai operation capability and readiness for 2,600 km/312 hours scope.
What documents are required for the Southern Railway cab hire bid in Tamil Nadu?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates for local taxi services, financial statements, vehicle registration/licenses, OEM authorizations if needed, EMD proof (DD/BC/FDR), and technical bid compliance as per ATC. Hard copies must reach within 5 days of bid end.
What are the key EMD submission details for the Chennai taxi tender 2026?
EMD is ₹25,317; acceptable forms are Account Payee DD, BC, or FDR, in favor of FA&CAO/S&W/PER, CHENNAI. Upload scanned proof with bid; deliver hard copy to Buyer within 5 days of bid end/opening; successful bidder may replace PBG with DD/FDR per GeM GTC.
What are the contract quantity variation rules for the Southern Railway taxi bid?
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at contract issue and, post-issuance, only up to 25% with bidder consent. For lumpsum-based services, scope may expand up to 25% with service-provider consent.
What is the delivery/local scope for the Chennai SUV hiring tender?
Delivery scope is local to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with monthly cab/hire services covering approximately 2,600 km and 312 hours of usage under the contract term; ensure timely service for Railway operations within city limits.
What are the post-award security options for the taxi service bid?
Post-award security can be a PBG or a compliant DD/FDR. FDR is released after endorsement; hard copies must be provided within 15 days of award. Bidder must upload the FDR/DD proof if choosing FDR/PBG pathways.
What are the critical eligibility criteria for the Chennai taxi procurement?
Eligibility requires local Chennai operation capability, valid GST registration, PAN, fleet licenses, and prior experience in transporting public sector or railway clients. Provide financial statements and bid-compliant OEM authorizations if requested in ATC.
How will variations in unit quantity affect the taxi service contract terms?
Variation up to 25% in quantity or duration is allowed at contract issue; once issued, further changes stay within 25% with bidder consent. The ATC documents govern any changes to scope and associated pricing.