Balmer Lawrie And Company Limited Goods Transport Service Tender Chennai to Bengaluru 40/20 FT Trailers 2026

Tender Overview

Balmer Lawrie And Company Limited seeks per-trip Goods Transport Service for intercity movement of export containers using 40 ft semi low bed trailers and 20 ft/40 ft trailers. Routes include pickup from Chennai, loading at Peenya, Bangalore, and laden container offload at Chennai or Ennore Ports. Truck configurations include 40 FT and 20 FT trailers for single-container exports, with empty haulage as part of the scope. The opportunity involves per-trip transportation of export cargo and associated loading/unloading operations, with emphasis on fleet capability and route reliability. A notable differentiator is the flexibility to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 50% and the MSE purchase preference provision, subject to policy and matching conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Fleet types: 40 FT semi low bed trailers for 40 FR containers; 20 FT trailers for 20 FT containers; both for export movement, empties and laden loads.
• Routes/locations: pickup from Chennai, loading at Peenya, Bangalore, laden container offload at Chennai or Ennore Port.
• Contract scope features: per-trip basis; quantity/duration can be increased up to 50% (pre/post award as applicable); lumpsum service option permits scope/value expansion with service provider consent.
• Policy alignments: MSE purchase preference available; bidders must demonstrate eligibility as manufacturer (goods) or service provider (services); documentation to prove status to be uploaded with bid.
• ATC/scope download: Bidder to download scope of work, upload signed/stamped copy; halting charges may apply as per scope.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/akin security: Not specified in available data; bidders should verify with procurement portal.
• Delivery/assignment terms: Per-trip service; schedule and penalties, if any, to be clarified in scope of work.
• Payment terms: Details not disclosed; reference to standard procurement terms and ATC follow-up for payment cadence.
• Documents: Prepare GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations (if required by scope), and technical compliance documents as per tender terms.
• Warranty/penalty: No explicit LD or warranty terms in provided data; ATC mentions halting charges.
• Other safeguards: 50% scope variation clause; MSE preference eligibility demonstrated via policy documentation and status; bidders may need to prove service capability and fleet readiness.