Eastern Railway Monthly SUV Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender Kolkata West Bengal 2026 2000 km x 320 hours

Tender Overview

Eastern Railway invites bids for a monthly SUV cab & taxi hiring service in Kolkata, West Bengal with a scope of 2000 km per month and 320 hours. Estimated value is ₹1,036,368.00. The contract supports a 25% variation in quantity or duration at tender issue and requires the service provider to maintain an office within the consignee state. Unique features include kms variation handling, with unused kms carrying forward up to a maximum of 6 months. Bidders must demonstrate past experience with similar transport services and submit relevant certificates and client references. The tender emphasizes compliance with vehicle permits and statutory licenses for good-condition SUVs. This procurement targets reliable local cab services aligned to Indian Railways operational needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service scope: Monthly cab & taxi hiring for SUV category with performance guarantee of 2000 km/month and 320 hours/month.
• Variation clause: Up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or contract duration at contract issuance; needs service provider consent for lumpsum scope changes.
• KMS accounting: Payment for additional kms if usage exceeds variant; unused kms carried forward up to 6 months; monthly payment for selected variant.
• Documentation for past experience: Acceptable proofs include contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or third-party notes; evidence must show prior transport service execution.
• Certificates & permits: Vehicles must possess fitness, PUC, comprehensive insurance, road permit, and commercial registration as per Motor Vehicles Act and relevant authorities.
• Office presence: Service provider must have an office within the same state as the consignee (documentary evidence required).
• BoQ: No line-item BOQ is provided; procurement hinges on service delivery and compliance rather than discrete product lots.
• Value indication: Estimated value indicates a mid-scale monthly transport contract suitable for regional cab operators.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD practices as per ATC and tender documents.
• Delivery/Performance period: Monthly service with ongoing km/hours target; variation up to 25% allowed at issue stage.
• Payment terms: Variants payable monthly based on actual usage; additional kms billed under the variant rate; unused kms carry forward for up to 6 months.
• Past experience evidence: Acceptable proofs include client contracts, invoices with bidder self-certification, and execution certificates.
• Vehicle compliance: Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, etc., SUV category with valid licenses and fitness documents; ensure PUC and full insurance coverage.
• Contract changes: Quantity/duration adjustments permissible up to 25% with mutual consent; scope expansion allowed in lumpsum contracts with provider consent.
• Delivery conditions: Vehicles must be ready for service and compliant with regional regulatory requirements before deployment.