Tender Overview
The Northern Railway in the Indian Railways network invites bids for the provision of assistance to Patrolman for patrolling during cold weather on track within the LKO Division (jurisdiction ADEN-RBL, ADEN-MBDP, ADEN-BSB) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001. The contract spans 75 days, with an estimated value of ₹11,705,760 and an EMD of ₹208,600. A 25% adjustment window applies to contract quantity or duration at issue, with bid acceptance binding on revised terms. The service office must be based within the consignee state, ensuring local support. This is a specialized field service contract requiring compliance with railway-specific procedures and dedicated on-ground patrolling support during cold-weather conditions.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope: Patrolling assistance for railway tracks during cold weather in LKO Division under ADEN jurisdiction.
- Duration: 75 days; quantity/duration may be adjusted up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance.
- EMD: ₹208,600; alternative: Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) pledged to A/C SR-DFM-NORTHERN RAILWAY LUCKNOW with bank endorsement; upload FDR scan and deliver hardcopy within 5 days after bid end/open.
- Eligibility: last three financial years plus current year; one similar single service contract for at least 35% of advertised value; certificates from public listed/private company HQ required; private individuals not accepted.
- Documentation: submission of Annexure-IV format for work experience; mandatory certificates otherwise bid may be rejected.
- Compliance: office of service provider located in state of consignee; requisite GST/PAN/financials and experience documents.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD submission and PBG forms as per ATC; FDR option accepted.
- Minimum eligibility: experience in patrolling or related railway services; annual turnover and financial standing must support performance of an ₹11.7 million contract.
- Payment and penalties: standard contractual terms apply; ensure timely bill payment on completed milestones; late payment terms to be defined in contract.
- Documentation: upload all required certificates (GST, PAN, experience certs, technical compliance); ensure no liquidation or bankruptcy status.
- Qualification notes: certificates should be issued by the company HQ or authorized personnel; private individuals’ experience not accepted; Annexure-IV mandatory for qualification.
- Additional terms: bid quantity/duration flexibility up to 25%; service provider office must be in the consignee state; ensure FDR delivery and timely hardcopy submission.
